Let me be honest with you: there is something just a little intimidating about standing in front of a room full of school librarians.  Because...

In April 2024, a robin’s nest was discovered in a perfect spot for observation on a ledge right outside my learning commons. My initial...

In today’s educational landscape, there’s a strong emphasis placed on developing a student-centered curriculum. However,...

Often, media specialists find themselves as solitary figures in our schools, but to effectively serve all our students, we must be...

When I was a kid, summer break always began the same way: on the last day of class, my mom would blast “School’s Out” by Alice Cooper on...

I’m a public librarian, but I’ve worked in what I like to think of as librarian “adjacent” roles over the years, including teaching in higher...

The makerspace movement in K-12 schools emerged from the early 2000s DIY culture, which celebrated hands-on exploration and innovation....

“TomeCon…where authors are the rockstars.” That’s the tagline for a conference you may not have discovered yet, but for any literacy-loving...

If you’re feeling a bit lost in the landscape of digital media, you are not alone! With nearly 70% of teachers reporting tech fatigue, and the...

As we head into the winter holidays, allow me to share some programming that I have found really successful in reaching out to staff and students...