BLOGS > MARCH 25, 2024
Your PreK-5 students will love the latest installments in several wildly popular, acclaimed series coming out this spring. Check out these highly anticipated titles by powerhouse authors!
By Terri Libenson
Available: May 7, 2024
This eighth book in the New York Times best-selling Emmie & Friends series is told from the alternating points of view of popular Anthony and timid Leah as they grapple with a bullying incident at school.
The One and Only Family (One and Only, Book 4)
By Katherine Applegate
Available: May 7, 2024
For more than a decade, readers have been enchanted by the modern classic The One and Only Ivan, a Newbery Award winner and a No. 1 New York Times best-seller. Author Katherine Applegate invites readers back into Ivan’s world for one last adventure – his most exciting yet. This is a poignant, delightful, heartbreaking, and unforgettable final foray.
Amari and the Despicable Wonders
By B.B. Alston
Available: April 23, 2024
In the much-anticipated third book in the No. 1 New York Times best-selling Supernatural Investigations series, war has come to the supernatural world, and Amari’s two worst enemies are leading the charge.
Pete the Cat Screams for Ice Cream!
By James Dean
Available: June 4, 2024
I scream! You scream! Pete screams for ice cream! The Just Chillin’ Ice Cream van is coming today and Pete the Cat can’t wait. He runs as fast as he can to find the van. It’s getting late, but his friends need his help. Will Pete take a little time out of his day to help his friends? Follow Pete the Cat as he learns that it’s always cool to be kind.
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5 Features I LOVE About The NEW Destiny Version 21.0!
May 8, 2024
I am so excited about the NEW Destiny Version 21.0! The new Destiny version is loaded with so many amazing updates and new additions. We are having a great time getting to know it in our library and today, I want to...
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Enable The NEW Destiny User Experience, Today!
May 8, 2024
Last week, I posted about 5 features I LOVE in the new Destiny Version 21.0. You can read this post here.Since that post, and at the TLA Conference last week, a lot of you have asked me how to get...
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May 8, 2024
As we get close to the end of the school year, we start to think about processes that keep our library collection current, fresh and ready for new books and resources. Weeding is where I like to start! Weeding is the process...
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Discover best-selling Spanish SEL-oriented picture books!
April 23, 2024
Explore the exciting selection of stand-alone titles and series from Vista Higher Learning where students meet diverse characters and connect with engaging stories! These titles feature vibrant illustrations that bring stories to life and are essential for Spanish-language comprehension. From...
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Classroom Libraries Part 1: Organizing & Designing Your Classroom Library
April 12, 2024
We all know that books are essential for learning, and as educators we buy them, collect them, receive them, but then what? We have some great and not-so-great books in our classrooms, and it’s hard to decide what goes into...
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The Top 5 Strategies for Cost-Effective IT Management in K-12 Schools and Districts
April 9, 2024
Introduction IT management has become much more than just keeping the lights on in the computer lab. It's about creating an environment where technology enhances learning without breaking the bank. Let's dive into the top five strategies that will not only save you pennies but...
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