Monday 5×5 for August 19, 2019
From the Gothamist, NYPL lions are getting a $250,000 laser bath TIL the iconic lion statues outside New York Public Library are named Fortitude and Patience. Slate on the 25 most important characters of the past 25 years This is just a bizarre, bizarre list…
Creative ideas for in (and outside) your classroom
By: Ty Sugick, Account Manager Back to school season is officially here. A new school year can bring plenty of excitement but also plenty of anxiety when it comes to lesson planning. You may battle with finding appropriate ways to assess and engage students because…
Canadian Libraries Find the Answers through Tea Leaves and Country-wide Digital Book Club
Aug 15, 2019 – Library patrons can read and discuss “Steeped In Love” ebook for free
Preparing for the 2019-2020 school year
By: Tiffany Wincek, Product Liaison Every year, as July melts into August, my thoughts return to learning. It’s been four years since I last taught in a classroom of my own, but after spending so much time in the education field, I’ve grown accustomed to a…
The complete published works of J. D. Salinger — Available now as ebooks
When it comes to cultural impact, very few authors can compete with the lasting legacy of J. D. Salinger. His novel The Catcher in the Rye has graced high school English classes for decades, and readers have fallen in love with the short stories and…
Happy birthday! Celebrating 1 year with Sora
By: Kristen Griesmer, Product Support Specialist A first birthday is a significant milestone. There is a lot of development, growth and learning that takes place. There are accomplishments and positive moments to reflect on. For our student reading app Sora, the first year was no…
Toni Morrison was one of a kind
Growing up in Lorain, Ohio, I knew the name Toni Morrison from a young age. We were taught that she was a world-renowned author whose works gave a voice to many who felt voiceless and that we should be proud of all she’d done. I…
Readers Can Unravel the Mystery Together in AU/NZ Country-wide Digital Book Club
Aug 8, 2019 – Library patrons can experience and discuss the clever and captivating “Cedar Valley” ebook for free
Invest in kids & teens content and watch your circ numbers rise
Is there anything better than the start of the new school year? Kids trade in their summer swimsuits for school supplies. Every day is an opportunity to learn new things and, of course, read new books. (Perhaps unsurprisingly, I was that girl who always spent…
Back-to-School Webinar Series — Fun, fast and free!
By: Sydney Kalnay, Training Manager For most educators, “back-to-school,” isn’t the specific day they return to school after summer break or even a general time of year — it’s a state of mind. And, typically, the state of that mind is busy! Once the back-to-school…