Michael Crichton, author of Andromeda Strain, Congo, Jurassic Park (and a whole bunch of other techno-thrillers) died yesterday from cancer. If you like any of the TV shows currently on that have the real life science mixed with building action, they’ve more than likely been influenced by one of Crichton’s works.
I should mention that he’s 6’9″.
Librarians – if you haven’t checked out the schedule for this year’s state librarian conference, Pam and I are going to be following the opening ceremonies on Tuesday, December 9 at 11:30am with “Set your Library on Fire II”.
Here’s the flyer. Expect more booktalks on the new books this school year (Hunger Games, eh?) as well as ways to incorporate technology into the library.
Here’s the address:
Renaissance Glendale Hotel & Spa
9495 W. Coyotes Boulevard
Glendale, AZ 85305
And here’s where to register by October 31.
New year, new look. There will be a few updates as the first day of school draws near.
Check out Destiny Quest in the sidebar. This will help you find books easier, as well as if the book is in or not.
Now, I don’t the basics, whether it be pistols at 20 paces, a giant semi, some cards, or even if banjos will be involved.Â
But I do know this: Mr. Loge of Fremont Junior High, I accept your challenge. It is officially on.Â
As No Child Left Behind is being revisited, please check out the SKILLs Act that requires a certified media specialist (instead of a crossing guard lady) in every school library. Only 60% of schools have a teacher-librarian. [begin sarcasm]Surprisingly [end sarcasm], those schools do lessons and other activities to enrich the learning experiences in the different subject areas.
Take action now by clicking here.
Big news! I’d tell you I love you but then I’d have to kill you is finally back on the shelves. I booktalked this in August and today I checked in the first copy (of 15) that wasn’t on hold. And just in time. Ally Carter is visiting my library in February! (Woot)Â
For all of the highly-qualified librarians who still get the “All you do is sit around and read and browse the Internet” comments, here’s what yesterday looked like:
Calling it a day I stopped at the store to get a gift card for my assistant who informed me yesterday that yesterday was her birthday. And I did some re-shelving and cataloging before I took off.
Because that’s all we do all day.
This morning, starting a new cycle, I stopped to listen to a teacher who has had three violin lessons to play a Christmas song for her mom on her dad’s violin in memory of him.
I love being a librarian!
Phoenix Book Company is having a $3 paperback sale. It is very relaxed and there are actually good titles, instead of other peoples’ sales where it’s their book fair extras.
Or at least he would be if we ever met. Jon Scieszka, author of Stinky Cheese Man (and some other books, I guess) has a site called guysread.com. It’s been out for a while, but I just stumbled upon it.
There he gives a search engine to help guys find guy books (which, sadly, are not usually classroom novels…but it’s getting better!) as well as some printable resources.
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