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1. We the People: Hitting the Books: A Pro Baseball Player Promotes Reading and Media Literacy

Author

Padgett, Lauree

Subjects
Baseball players -- Public participation -- Social aspects, Book clubs -- Social aspects -- Educational aspects, Books and reading -- Social aspects -- Educational aspects, Business, Library and information science, Washington Nationals -- Officials and employees
Abstract

For an expanded version of this article, visit newsbreaks.infotoday.com/Spotlight/ Hitting-the-Books-A-Pro-Baseball-Player-Promotes-Reading-and-Media-Literacy149312.asp. At 6 feet, 4 inches tall, the Washington Nationals' switch-hitting first baseman Josh Bell is an imposing figure. When he [...]

Published
2021

2. Graphic novels surge in the educational market: how graphic novels are finding footing in classrooms and school libraries

Author

Maughan, Shannon

Subjects
Teaching -- Equipment and supplies, Graphic novels -- Educational aspects -- Social aspects -- Forecasts and trends, Books and reading -- Social aspects -- Educational aspects, Visual literature -- Educational aspects, Market trend/market analysis, Advertising, marketing and public relations, Business, Publishing industry
Abstract

It's hard not to notice that the past decade has seen the dawn of a new golden age for comics and graphic novels for kids. Publishers and imprints dedicated to [...]

Published
2016

3. Young Adults' Choices for 2007

Subjects
Books and reading -- Social aspects -- Educational aspects, Book selection -- Social aspects -- Educational aspects, Education
Abstract

The 2007 Young Adults' Choices list is the 21st that U.S. teenagers (grades 7-12) have helped create. This project began in 1986, funded by a special grant given to the [...]

Published
2007

4. These kids started a book club for minority boys. It's the most popular club in school

Author

Stein, Perry

Subjects
Elementary school students -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes -- Demographic aspects, Books and reading -- Social aspects -- Educational aspects, Book clubs -- Social aspects, Business, Computers and office automation industries, Telecommunications industry
Abstract

Byline: Perry Stein Truesdell Education Campus has a problem. The school can't keep its shelves stocked with the most popular books. Students are not-so-subtly reading in class when they should [...]

Published
2018

5. A mother-daughter book club

Author

McPherson, Joyce

Subjects
Mothers and daughters -- Educational aspects -- Social aspects, Book clubs -- Social aspects -- Educational aspects, Books and reading -- Social aspects -- Educational aspects, Education
Abstract

Learning to read is one thing. Learning to love to read is another. Here's how to make reading into a party! When my daughters were ten and twelve years old, [...]

Published
2008

6. The King of Reading

Author

Paumgarten, Nick

Subjects
Pop singers -- Educational aspects -- Social aspects, Books and reading -- Social aspects -- Educational aspects
Abstract

Candidates for political office, and the reporters who cover them, like to believe that a reading list reveals a great deal. In recent years, the cherished-book list has become as […]

Published
2008

7. Walter Dean Myers, A 'Bad Boy' Makes Good

Subjects
Books and reading -- Social aspects -- Educational aspects, African American authors -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, African Americans -- Social aspects -- Educational aspects -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, General interest
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93699480 STEVE INSKEEP, host: They may be overshadowed by the Internet, but books still have the power to change a life. That's true [...]

Published
2008

8. Family literacy: promote family reading with these practical ideas and tips

Author

Young, Jr., Terrence E.

Subjects
Parent and child -- Management -- Educational aspects -- Social aspects, Teaching -- Equipment and supplies, Books and reading -- Social aspects -- Educational aspects, Business, Publishing industry, Company business management, Management, Educational aspects, Social aspects
Abstract

Parents can have a big influence when they spend time reading with their children. Family literacy begins in the home and can help break the cycle of poverty and illiteracy [...]

Published
2009

9. IRA supports Read-In Chain

Subjects
Books and reading -- Social aspects -- Educational aspects, Educational organizations -- Public relations -- Educational aspects -- Social aspects, Company public relations, Education, General interest, International Reading Association -- Public relations -- Social aspects
Abstract

On February 7 and February 8, 2010, churches, libraries, bookstores, and community and professional organizations are invited to host and coordinate African American Read-In Chain events in their communities to [...]

Published
2009

10. Dr. Seuss: 'oh, the places you'll go': reading event on March 2 celebrates birthday of beloved children's author

Subjects
Literacy programs -- Social aspects -- Educational aspects, Books and reading -- Social aspects -- Educational aspects, Education, General interest, National Education Association -- Alliances and partnerships -- Social aspects, International Reading Association -- Alliances and partnerships -- Social aspects
Abstract

Dr. Seuss said it: 'The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go.' Research backs him up. It [...]

Published
2009

11. Sporty Summer Challenge

Subjects
Children -- Educational aspects -- Social aspects, Books and reading -- Social aspects -- Educational aspects, Libraries -- Social aspects -- Educational aspects, Business, international, Publishing industry, Retail industry, Educational aspects, Social aspects
Abstract

Sport will be the focus of this year's Summer Reading Challenge, the annual library initiative to encourage children to read six books during their summer holidays. The challenge is to [...]

Published
2008

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