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1-Question Survey: Community Connections
Connecting to our communities may not always be the easiest thing to do, but it is well worth the effort. Read Jen Gilbert's One-Question Survey Results: How Do You Connect with Your Community?

Then check out James Allen's follow up article discussing how his school reaches out to community. Read More
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Teaching Writing
Mentor Texts to Maximize Achievement!
by Andrea Williams
"We're Writers, Too!" Engaging Younger Students in the Writing Process
by Carmella Van Vleet
Technology Connections. Collaborative Writing Resources
by Heather Moorefield-Lang
The Story of the Story: Research Support for the School Librarian's Role in Teaching Writing
by Kendall Haven
Workshops & Webinars
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Coding in the School Library
by Kelsey Gourd and Calypso Gilstrap

Whether you're a programming whiz or a complete novice, your students will benefit when you accept the challenge to teach coding in your school library. Learn how to initiate a new coding program or reinvigorate your current one with this webinar.

Upcoming Free Webinars
Collection Development in the School Library
by Melissa Thom, April 18 @ 5:00 PM EST
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Many Faces of Collaboration
by Paige Jaeger and Bridget Crossman, May 7 @ 5:00 PM EST
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Curriculum Connection
Highlighted Resources
Middle & High School
Acts of Teaching: How to Teach Writing: A Text, A Reader, A Narrative
by Joyce Armstrong Carroll and Edward E. Wilson
Elementary School
Curriculum Connections for Secondhand Wishes
by Gwyneth Rose Henning
Highlights From the Current Issue of School Library Connection
Community Connection
Sparking Humanities Conversations with Rural Community Partnerships
by Annette Lamb
Notes from the Editors
Carl A. Harvey II, Organization & Management
Connect to Your Community
Leslie B. Preddy, Instructional Leadership
The Community's Heartbeat
Rebecca J. Morris, Perspectives & Partners
Community Readiness
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Gittel's Journey
Reviewed by Valerie Byrd Fort
This is the story of a girl and her mother who are supposed to immigrate to America together. However, Gittel's mother is stopped by the health inspector before boarding the boat to Ellis Island and Gittel has to brave the trip alone, not knowing where to go or who her family is once she gets to New York. Read More
Voices: The Final Hours of Joan of Arc
Reviewed by Constance G. Pappas
Joan of Arc is an enduring symbol of French unity and nationalism. She was burned at the stake at the age of 19 for witchcraft and heresy. David Elliott's stunning novel-in-verse documenting her final hours is dazzling in form and function. Read More
Note from the Editor
Sylvia M. Vardell
"Remember the Ladies": Feminist Lit for Teens
There are many YA authors who create powerful female characters and tell engaging stories with smart girls at the center. And many of these books are winning awards and appearing on best lists. Read More
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Discussion: News Literacy Challenges in the Digital Age
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Teaching Coding through Game Creation
by Sarah Kepple
Paperback $50.00 • eBook Available