April is School Library Month!

It's hard to believe that we're wearing shorts and flip flops in this warm weather!
With Easter coming this weekend, surely warmer temps can't be far away!

This week I am in the West Hancock district on Monday only. I will be at the MS in Kanawha.
Next week I will meet with K-Geelan and 2-Glawe on Tuesday and 3-Bruns on Thursday.


What is School Library Month?
School Library Month (SLM) is the American Association of School Librarians' (AASL) celebration of school librarians and their programs. The 2010 theme will be "Communities Thrive @ your library."

This year, AASL observes the 25th Anniversary of School Library Month (SLM).


SLM 2010 Spokesperson

“School libraries are the foundation of our culture, not luxuries.” Award-winning author Laurie Halse Anderson is the official spokesperson for the American Association of School Librarians' (AASL) School Library Month (SLM) 2010 celebration.

Laurie's first novel, "Speak," was a National Book Award Finalist, a Michael L. Printz Honor book, a New York Times bestseller and an American Library Association Best Book for Young Adults. In 2009, Laurie received the Margaret A. Edwards Award for Lifetime Achievement for her body of work for young adults. In 2008, she also received the prestigious ALAN Award, which honors those who have made outstanding contributions to the field of adolescent literature. Laurie's most recent novel, "Wintergirls," was released in March 2009. "Wintergirls" has received five-star reviews and debuted on the New York Times bestseller list.

Though Laurie is best known for her Young Adult novels, she also writes picture books and chapter books for elementary age children. Laurie says her chapter book series “Vet Volunteers” brings her the best fan mail from kids with pictures and drawings of their pets. Laurie started her career as a picture book writer. Librarians, teachers and parents love her fun, fact-filled picture books about American History. Her next project is a picture book about her hero, Abigail Adams. American history has been a life-long passion for Laurie, which her writing has been recognized for and is also reflected in several of her Young Adult novels.

For more information about the life and work of Laurie Halse Anderson visit http://www.writerlady.com/.


READ FOR LIFE!
Mrs. Reiter
K-12 Teacher-Librarian