How Do You "Read" A Book?

As I opened the Google search engine to access this blog, I noticed that the Google Doodle of the day was honoring Charles Dickens on the occasion of his 200th birthday. What would Charles Dickens say to the way we read today? Not just the printed word in books, periodicals, or hard copy, but by electronic means.
I don't own a Kindle or a Nook. I do read books downloaded on my computer, but rarely. (I just like to be able to say I have!) I like the feel of a real book in my hands. But then, I'm a passionate book lover!
Students at WHMS & WHHS have been introduced to NEIBORS, a free book and audio book download service provided by area public libraries that is available on their laptops. AEA 267 provides Tru FLIX and Book FLIX for K-12 students and staff of WHCSD, a service where users can read/view/listen to fiction and nonfiction books and videos. Several students, both elementary and older, own Kindles, Nooks, and other e-book reading devices.
How do you "read" a book?

This Tuesday, I will meet with K-Jass to listen to "Hokey Pokey: Another Prickly Love Story" written by Lisa Wheeler and illustrated by Janie Bynum. Mrs. Tangeman's 2nd graders will listen to "If You'll Be My Valentine" written by Cynthia Rylant and illustrated by Fumi Kosaka and make heart mobiles.
On Thursday, I will meet with 3-Bruns where we will continue our review of biographies and how they are arranged on the shelves and make our own collective biography. Mrs. Kahlestorf's 4th graders will review Iowa AEA online data bases in the computer lab.

Read Every Day,
Theresa Reiter
K-12 Teacher Librarian