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21 hours ago ago from Literacy News

The Gypsy Librarian: Article Note: On a history of reference My blog to reflect about librarianship, my work, literacy , stuff I read, and a few other academic things. By the way, I read a lot of the LIS literature so you don't have to. If it is personal, not discussed in polite company (i.e. oakland digital arts & literacy center | ODALC: Inspire, Train Oakland Digital Arts & Literacy Center features Alec Ross (Senior Advisor for ...

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21 hours ago ago from KindleObsessed

When I was in the 3rd grade I discovered my love for reading.  I was forced (as in pushed down the hall by my teacher) to go to the library and pick out a book.  I thought (at that time) that it was the cruelest kind of punishment for a child that routinely finished her class work early, but what I learned in the end was infinitely better than what any additional worksheets, or gossiping with my friends could have taught me.  What I learned ...

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Roadtrip Wednesday: Getting to know you!

21 hours ago ago from a romantic enters the world

First thing that popped into my head when I read this prompt over on the YA Highway blog : Since I'm not the most interesting person in the world, you're all invited to participate in the comments section, and we can all learn beautiful and new things about each other comment by comment (that was a reference to the YouTube video in case you were confused)! 1) What are the three best books you've read this year? Over ...

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The holiday book drive you've been waiting for!

15 hours ago ago from The Written Nerd

There is a joy in giving books. And if that joy can be combined with 1) getting rid of your old books so you can get new books, and 2) passing along the gift of literacy and literature to those who might not receive it otherwise -- well, that's some serious book giving joy. This year the church I attend, Old First Reformed, is holding a book drive for a community of West African refugees on Staten Island, many of whom struggle with English ...

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The Season of Giving

4 hours ago ago from Books on the Nightstand Blog and Books Podcast

Ann and I recently spoke about our collections of books . She manages to keep hers in check. Mine is out of control. Seemingly on cue, I read about a new initiative that has been created to honor Dewey, a beloved book blogger who passed away suddenly this time last year. Lisa Roe at Online Publicist has created The Dewey Tree, something that will honor Dewey and get books into the hands of those who need them. Basically, gather up any ...

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Oye, new Spanish grammar guidelines unveiled

6 hours ago ago from PopEater

MADRID -Can a Barcelona truck driver be expected to speak like a Buenos Aires banker? Can rules be imposed on a language spoken by 400 million people stretching from Madrid to Manila? The academic overseers of the language of Cervantes have taken an ambitious stab at it, unveiling their first Spanish grammar guidelines in nearly 80 years. The fruit of their toil is a nearly 4,000-page tome in two volumes presented Thursday, with yet another ...

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