This is an award given annually for the promotion of peace, social justice, world community, and/or equality of the sexes and all races. Included are some wonderful books for younger and older children.
http://www.janeaddamspeace.org/jacba/2010ceremony.shtml

While you're at it think about telling your students a little about Jane Addams and her role in history and the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom. Start planning now for Womens' History Month in March by checking out their web site which is chock full of information. The 2011 theme is "Our History is Our Strength: A Woman's Perspective"

This would be a great link to have on your library page and to share with parents.
These resources were compiled jointly by the American Library Association and the Association for Library Service to Children.  They appear to be for PreK up through Middle School. They have a website of the month which might be a great spot to get a well reviewed site if you wanted to highlight a website each
Go to http://www.ala.org/greatsites and check it out. Notice that the link shown here is different than what ends up in your browser address bar. They offer the shorter address on the initial webpage.  Nice touch!

So, check it out and make good use of the site.                         Katie

Here's a great site to share with your students and their families. This would be a good one to have linked to your school or library webpage AND to highlight in your newsletter.
http://wonderopolis.org/wonder/pink-flamingos/

I love that the stars are kids. I think students will love to watch and discuss each of these. One of my favorites is  #15 What Is Your Secret Superhero Identity?
Great fun!      Katie

Jacque Petersen, our State Library Liason for School Libraries shared a fantastic idea in her last weekly email. I hope you saw it there along with several others.  It came originally from a librarian in Hawaii and bears repeating with its focus on both book care . Its wonderful how our library community shares great finds like this!  

Graveyard of Books
Remind students that damaged books can no longer be read or enjoyed by anyone. Create a "Graveyard of Books" display for Halloween. Place several damaged books on a table and make tombstones for them out of construction paper. Try writing silly epitaphs for the tombstones which relate to book care. For example:
• Someone tossed me on the floor, I was trampled and bitten; I’ll be read no more.
• I dog-eared a page from the corner, now I really am a goner.

Dawn Nakaoka
Kapalama School
Honolulu, Hawaii