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| Professional Organizations | Web Sites of Interest to Librarians | |
| State & Regional Library Assoc | Blogs |
Authors & Illustrators:
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Professional Organizations:
American Association of School Librarians
American Library Association
Association for Library Service to Children
Canadian Association for School Libraries
Canadian Library Association
Children's Book Council
The Children's Literature Web Guide
Educational Book and Media Association
Education Resources Information Center
International Association of School Librarianship
International Reading Association
Library Binding Institute
Library of Congress
Library of Congress Search System
Public Library Association
Reading is Fundamental
REFORMA
Society for Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
United for Libraries
Young Adult Library Services Association
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State & Regional Library Associations:
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State & Regional School Library Associations:
Alabama School Library Association
Alaska Association of School Librarians
Teacher Librarian Division of Arizona Lib. Association
Arkansas Association of School Librarians
California School Library Association
Colorado Association of School Libraries
Connecticut Association of School Libraries
Florida Association for Media in Education
Georgia Library Media Association
Hawaii Association of School Librarians
Educational Media Division of Idaho Lib. Assoc.
Illinois School Library Media Association
Association of Indiana School Library Educators
Iowa Association of School Librarians
Kansas Association of School Librarians
Kentucky Association of School Librarians
Louisiana Association of School Librarians
Maine Association of School Libraries
Maryland Association of School Libraries
Massachusetts School Library Association
Michigan Association for Media in Education
Minnesota Educational Media Organization
Missouri Association of School Libraries
School Library Media Division of Montana L.A.
Nebraska Educational Media Association
Nevada School & Children's Librarian Section
New England School Library Association
New Hampshire School Library Media Association
New Jersey Association of School Librarians
New York Youth Services Section of School Librarians
North Carolina Association of School Librarians
North Carolina School Library Media Association
Ohio Educational Library Media Association
Oklahoma School Librarians Division
Oregon Association of School Libraries
Pennsylvania School Librarians Association
School Librarians of Rhode Island
South Carolina Association of School Librarians
Tennessee Association of School Librarians
Texas Association of School Librarians
Utah Educational Library Media Association
Vermont School Library Association
Virginia Association of School Librarians
Washington Library Media Association
Wisconsin Educational Media Association
Wyoming Library Association Teacher Librarian Interest Group
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Web Sites of Interest to Librarians
Awesome Libraries
Book Industry Study Group
Booklist
Bookwire
Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site
Goodreads GrantsAlert.com
Horn Book
KidsReads.com
Kirkus Reviews
Librarians' Index to the Internet
Midwest Book Review
Peggy Sharp
Picturing Books: A Web Site About Picture Books
Resources for School Libraries
School Library journal
School Grants
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Blogs – Book Reviewers/Journalists
AchockaBlog Since April 2003 Michael Thorn, the editor of ACHUKA Magazine, does reviews and gives the news about English children's publishing.
Fuse#8 Production Since June 2007, Elizabeth Bird, a children's librarian and a reviewer for School library Journal, has blogged both reviews and news about children's books.
Read Roger Since September 2005 Roger Sutton, the Editor of Horn Book, has discussed what is going on in the industry while saving his reviews for the print magazine.
Gwendo Bond Since November 2006 Gwenda Bond, a journalist, has blogged a few reviews but mainly gives news about young adult books.
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Blogs – Authors/Illustrators
Blue Rose Girls Since November 2006, a group of writers and editors, including Grace Lin, Anna Alter and Elaine Magliaro have shared this blog. There are a lot of daily life posts here.
Cynsations Since November 2004 Cynthia Leitich Smith, a ya author, has blogged about her books and other news in kit lit. Notable for her many interviews with children's book authors.
Jeff Smith Since May 2006 this graphic artist has blogged about his daily life and his work creating graphic novels.
Mo Willems Since December 2006 this illustrator has blogged about his books and his daily life.
Oz and Ends Since November 2006 J.L. Bell, a fantasy writer in Massachusetts, has specialized in what's going on in children's fantasy.
Peg Kehret Since May 2007 this novelist has blogged about her daily life.
Pete Hautman Since October 2005 this novelist has blogged about his books and what is going on in his daily life.
Planet Esme Book-a-Day Plan Since June 2006 Esme Raji Codell, author and storyteller, has blogged about younger books that are good for read alouds.
Tony DiTerlizzi Since May 2006 this illustrator has blogged about his books and what he is up to.
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Blogs – Librarians
Book DragonSince June 2006 a school librarian in Tennessee has blogged about children's books.
Bookshelves of Doom Since November 2006 Leila Roy, a librarian in Maine, has reviewed mainly young adult fiction.
Bookwinks Since June 2006 Sonja Cole, a former middle school librarian and English teacher, has reviewed books using both podcasts and videos.
Chair, Fireplace & a Tea Cozy Since August 2005 Lizzy Burns, a librarian in New Jersey, has focused on young adult fiction, especially Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Check It Out Since February 2007 Joan McCullough, a school librarian in Washington, has reviewed children's books.
Inside a Dog Since May 2006 the State Library of Victory has reviewed Australian children's books and conducts interviews.
Interactive Reader Since December 2005 Jackie Parker, a teen librarian, has reviewed young adult fiction.
In the Pages Since October 2006 Becky B., a public librarian in Iowa, has reviewed books.
Kiddosphere@Fauquier Since November 2006 Jennifer Schultz, youth services librarian, has maintained a blog about children's books for the Fauquier County Public Library in Virginia.
Patchwork of Books Since February 2007 Amanda, a library assistant in New Mexico, has reviewed young adult fiction with a special focus on what is objectionable/not objectionable from a Christian point of view.
Mother Reader Since January 2006 a library assistant in Virginia has reviewed and ranted about children's books in an often humorous fashion.
Read Alert Since May 2005 the State Library of Victoria has blogged news about children's books in Australia.
7 Impossible Things Before Breakfast Since August 2006 Eisha and Julie Danielson, two children's librarians in Tennessee, have reviewed all levels of children's books and done interviews with children's book personalities.
Welcome to My Tweendom Since June 2006 Stacy Dillon, a school librarian in New York, has reviewed books for those aged 9 to 12 who are not quite ready for young adult.
What Adrienne Thinks About That Adrienne Furness, a children's librarian in New York blogs about what is going on with young adults, including books.
YA YA Yas Since March 2007 three teen librarians have reviewed young adult fiction and nonfiction and given tips about teen library service.
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Blogs – Parents
Charlotte's Library Since January 2007 Charlotte, an archaeologist and president of a Friends of the Public Library group, has reviewed the children's books that her group is considering donating to their public library.
Christian Children's Book Review Since January 2007 four mothers have specialized in picture books with Christian themes.
Just One More Book Since July 2006 these two Canadian parents have sat in a coffee shop and discussed children's books and how their daughters reacted to them. These are all podcasts that you listen to.
Saffron Tree Since October 2006 a group of Indian/American mothers have reviewed multicultural books for children, particularly those from India.
Semicolon Since October 2003 Sherry Early, a home school teacher, has reviewed books she's found useful in home schooling.
Wands and Worlds Since June 2005 Sheila Ruth, a home schooling mom in Maryland, has specialized in fantasy and science fiction for children.
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Blogs – Kids
Miss Erin Since January 2006 Erin, a teenager in Idaho, has reviewed the books she reads and discusses life for a teenager.
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Blogs – Publishers/Editors
SCBWI
Bloomabilities Since August 2006 Alvina Ling, a children's book editor in New York, has mainly blogged about her daily life.
Brooklyn Arden Since January 2003 Cheryl Klein, a book editor for Scholastic, has blogged about publishing and life in New York City.
Emily Reads Since October 2006 a children's book editor in Massachusetts has reviewed mostly young adult fiction, often in a unique, very brief haiku format.
Into the Wardrobe Since February 2005 Tarie, an editor in the Philippines, has blogged about children's books with an emphasis on fantasy, but most of her posts are about her daily life.
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Blogs – Teachers
Biblio File Since December 2004 Jennie, a teacher in Virginia, has blogged about children's books and a few adult books now and then.
Miss Rumphius Effect Since November 2006 Tricia, a teacher and mom in Virginia, has blogged about children's books.
Shelf Elf Since July 2007 this middle school teacher has reviewed young adult books.
A Year of Reading Since November 2006 Franki and Mary Lee, two teachers, have blogged about kids books.
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Blogs – Book Lovers
Amox Calli Since May 2005 Gina M. Ruiz has reviewed primarily Hispanic books.
Bildungsroman Since February 2007 Little Willow has anonymously reviewed both female adult and ya books. Includes some interviews.
Book Moot Since November 2004 Camille has reviewed lots of books and covers what's going on in children's literature.
Bottom Shelf Books Since February 2007 an early literacy program coordinator in D.C. has reviewed picture books that he thinks adults should appreciate.
Chicken Spaghetti Since November 2006 Susan Thomsen, a former magazine editor living in New England, has reviewed books and blogged about what's going on in kit lit.
Jen Robinson's Book Page Since November 2006 this library volunteer and software engineer has reviewed young adult fiction she reads.
La Bloga Since November 2004 various contributors have focused on books with a Chicano theme or author. Also includes interviews.
Libros Juveniles Since July 2006 Books in Spanish are reviewed in Spanish.
Paper Tigers Since May 2007 Aline Pereira and several other regulars have focused on reviewing Pacific Rim and South Asia books for children.
Richie's Picks Since October 2006 Richie Partington, a professional storyteller in California, has reviewed some of his favorite books to use.
YA Books Central Blog Since December 2005 Kimberly Pauley has reviewed young adult fiction and done some author interviews.
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Blogs – Booksellers
Excelsior File Since October 2006 David Elzey, a buyer in a children's bookstore and formerly a teacher, has blogged about the books that pass through his store.
Shelf Talker Since March 2007 Alison Morris, a bookstore buyer in New England, has reviewed children's books.
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Blogs – Professors of Children's Literature
American Indians in Children's Literature Since September 2006 Debbie Reese, a professor of American Indian Studies in Illinois, has evaluated children's books for how accurate they are from an American Indian point of view.
Educating alice Since September 2006 Monica Edinger has had one of the more academic kidlit blogs.
Goddess of YA Literature Since October 2004 Teri Lesesne, a former middle school teacher and now a professor of Children's Literature in Texas, has blogged about children's books.
Poetry for Children Since July 2006 Sylvia Vardell, a professor at Texas Womens University, has focused on children's poetry.
Wild Rose Reader Since April 2007 Elaine Magliaro, a professor of children's literature in Massachusetts who was formerly a teacher and librarian, has blogged about children's literature.
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Do you have a favorite site that you think other librarians and educators would like to view, too? If so, send an email to btsb@btsb.com.
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