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August 13, 2013

Transitions at SLJ Rebecca T. Miller, Editor-in-Chief Big changes often bring dueling emotions. This is true for me regarding today’s announcement that, after an astounding 31-year career at the helm of SLJ’s Book Review, Trev Jones is going to retire Oct. 18, and Darien Library’s head of children’s services Kiera Parrott will step into leadership here to head SLJ’s review coverage starting Oct. 28. I stand in awe of Trev’s contribution to the profession, and feel honored to have worked with her so closely since arriving at SLJ. Luckily for all of us, we will continue to benefit from Trev’s expertise as she transitions to an editor-at-large capacity. I am simultaneously excited by the potential of what is ahead with a dynamic librarian like Kiera on our team. Please join me in congratulating them both on their exciting moves!

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SLJ’s Trevelyn Jones to Retire; Darien Library’s Kiera Parrott to Head SLJ Reviews By Rebecca T. Miller Trevelyn Jones will retire October 18 after three decades heading up the Book Review of School Library Journal (SLJ). Jones came to SLJ in 1982 after 16 years as children’s and young adult librarian at Garden City (NY) Public Library and three years at the Cleveland (OH) Public Library. She received her MLS from Case Western Reserve in Cleveland. She will be succeeded by Kiera Parrott, currently head of children’s services at Darien (CT) Library. Read More›››

Buzz, Brainstorming Mark KidLibCamp 2013 By Karyn M. Peterson Nearly 50 children’s and teen librarians met last week at Darien Library (CT) for the fifth annual KidLibCamp, a free “unconference” in which the discussion topics, panels, and workshops are voted on by the participants. Attendees explored best practices in 12 interactive breakout sessions with several common takeaways: that innovative programming can be achieved at little start-up cost; librarians need to better market their existing programs to patrons; and partnering with schools and communities is critical to the future of our libraries. Read More››› Are Learning Apps Good for Babies? By Rachel G. Payne These days, brain building claims seem to be on almost every baby product. While many of these have been validated by research, what about educational apps? Rachel G. Payne, coordinator of early childhood services at Brooklyn Public Library, offers advice for parents. Read More››› Olympian Family Matters | Review: Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters By Kent Turner It’s been more than three years since the first film installment of Rick Riordan’s ultra-popular series jumped onto the screen. Now, Percy Jackson & the Olympians: Sea of Monsters comes roaring into theaters on August 7. SLJ reviews this faithful page-to-screen adaption. Read More›››

YALSA Updates Teen Book Finder App with 2013 Titles By The Digital Shift The Young Adult Library Services Association has updated its free Teen Book Finder app to include all of the books the association honored in 2013. The first of its kind, the app gives teens, librarians, parents, and young adult literature fans access to all of YALSA’s recommended titles and lists from the past three years. Read More›››   Finding Bigfoot in the Stacks By Meredith Schwartz Columbus State Community College’s Delaware, OH, Campus Learning Center starts its information literacy outreach early—really early, thanks to a campus-wide partnership between the college and the Delaware City School District’s elementary schools. Read More›››   Secrets of Storytime: 10 Tips for Great Sessions from a 40-year Pro By Nell Coburn Storytime is the premium service for children in public libraries across the country. For many youth librarians, it’s the most treasured part of their job. Nell Coburn, who served as a children’s librarian for over 40 years, shares her best storytime practices. Read More›››   Registration Now Open The Digital Shift: Reinventing Libraries Our 4th annual online event is back for 2013 with a dynamic new format, featuring programming designed to help libraries of all shapes and sizes learn from each other and position themselves to better serve their community's evolving needs, now and in the future. This full-day event will feature an inspiring keynote from professor, anthropologist, and author Mimi Ito; a forward-looking panel of thought leaders from the DPLA, Hathi Trust, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, IMLS, and ALA; and a Who's Who of library professionals and experts from across the US and Canada. Learn more on our website and sign up for free today!

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Nonfiction Booktalker Tough Cookies Who Changed the Course of History By Kathleen Baxter Stories of strong, determined women who changed the course of history make amazing subjects for booktalks. Elizabeth Blackwell, Louisa May Alcott, and Clara Lemlich are just a few of the tough cookies with indomitable spirit who persevered in the face of adversity. Read More›››   Consider the Source Ferment: Where, When, and Why Great Minds Gather By Marc Aronson What if we said it doesn’t matter what you are teaching—we want your students to examine and understand how thinkers and creators come together to argue, share, compete, build, and yield exponential leaps in thinking, creativity, and invention? Read More›››   Touch and Go The Pigeon Is Back! By Daryl Gabarek This engaging new app featuring beloved Mo Willems characters is an impressive production that offers several entertaining game options as well as cameo appearances by the author. More than just entertainment; it encourages imaginative play and problem solving. Read More›››   JLG’s On the Radar MacLachlan, Henkes Tackle Kid Challenges in New Books By Deborah B. Ford From Anna Branford to Patricia MacLachlan, favorite authors offer fiction for independent readers who have their own challenges to face. Selected by the editors at Junior Library Guild, these new titles feature protagonists who overcome their conflicts. Read More›››   News Bites NASA in Class; Penguin Awards; Artemis Fowl Film; He Said/She Said By Phyllis Levy Mandel NASA offers a Hubble Space Telescope program for the classroom, applications are being accepted for the Penguin Young Readers Group Awards, Artemis Fowl will debut on the big screen, and a new toolkit and contest arrives for Kwame Alexander’s He Said/She Said. Read More›››   Blog Spotlight: Good Comics for Kids Roundtable: Should Parents Limit Comics Reading? By Esther Keller Limit comics reading to only one day a week? Are reading comics and prose equal? Do children have to read both comics and prose? Are comics “real” reading? The author and her colleagues—a mix of parents, librarians, and educators—weigh in on the issues. Read More›››

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