National Library Week: Create your own story @ your library What is National Library Week? First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April. It is a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation's libraries and librarians and... Continue Reading →
After YSU English Festival hopefuls read the 7 selected books in preparation for the event, they're ready to begin participating. It's not even necessary to wait until the day of the Festival to begin entering contests. There are several writing, art and music-related contests students can participate in: Candace Gay Memorial Awards: An advance essay... Continue Reading →
This year's YSU English Festival participants have read 7 books in preparation for this week's festival. Check out the lists and book profiles below: Grades 7-9 (Wednesday and Thursday Attendees) The Thief by Megan Whalen Turner The Queen of Attolia by Megan Whalen Turner Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Chains by Laurie Halse Anderson Scat... Continue Reading →
As teachers and librarians have long recognized, students who enjoy what they read will read more. -YSU English Festival Book Selection Policy YSU English Festival participants must read 7 books designated for their grade level in order to attend the event. Because the Festival is so popular, teachers and librarians are asked to confirm that... Continue Reading →
One of the most exciting aspects of the YSU English Festival is the opportunity to read books by an author who will speak at the event. Megan Whalen Turner, author of Newbery Honor Book The Thief (1997), as well as the remainder of the series: The Queen of Attolia, The King of Attolia and A... Continue Reading →
This month's video book review: The Replacement by Brenna Yovanoff. Have you read it yet? Is it on your to read list? See what Sandy has to say about it: The Replacement has received some great reviews: ★ Unsettling villains and intriguing moral ambivalence make this effort shockingly original and . . . breathtaking.— Booklist,... Continue Reading →
Every Spring, after weeks and months of preparation, middle and high school students across Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania converge on the campus of Youngstown State University for a lot of fun and a little competition. When most people think about fun and competition in regard to middle and high school students, thoughts immediately trend... Continue Reading →
YALSA has some fun ideas for applying technology in your literary environment. Check out their list of Activities complete with free resource suggestions!
Make your voice heard! YALSA wants you to vote for the 2012 Teen Tech Week Theme. Theme finalists are: ESC @ your library FYI @ your library Geek Out @ your library. VOTE HERE!
Social Networking is second nature to most teens and young adults these days, but do you know all there is to know about safe social networking? Take a few minutes to check out how savvy your social media skills are in YALSA's Social Networking for Teens brochure, Social Media: A Guide for Teens, where YALSA... Continue Reading →
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