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Monthly Archives: November 2011

Review: The Only Ones, by Aaron Starmer

  By Sam | November 24, 2011 - 8:51 am | Reviews
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Martin Maple and his dad live alone on an island. Mr. Maple spends all his time building a mysterious machine that he says will bring hope. When the machine is almost done, he rows off to the mainland to bring back the final piece. He never returns, nor do the … Continue reading →

Tagged closed societies, morality, timeslip, unfolding secrets, world-building, YA science fiction, younger

Sign a petition for school librarians

  By Sam | November 12, 2011 - 5:16 pm | Libraries, Links, Politics
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If you care about literacy and learning, please sign this petition. Ensure all school libraries are properly staffed, open, and available for children every day. Any school receiving Federal funds should be required to have a credentialed School Librarian on staff full time with a library that contains a minimum … Continue reading →

Tagged petition, policy

Versatile Blogger award

  By Sam | November 5, 2011 - 2:54 pm | Awards & Contests
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There’s this Versatile Blogger award meme going around, and my Nerds Heart YA partner Allegra of My Library Card Wore Out gave one of hers to me. Thanks, Allegra! Normally I am not a meme person, but this seems like fun — it’s never a bad idea to take the … Continue reading →

Tagged memery

The Chronic–WHAT?–cles of Harris Burdick

  By Sam | November 5, 2011 - 2:18 pm | Conferences/Talks
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Growing up, my brother and I were both obsessed with Chris Van Allsburg. The Mysteries of Harris Burdick was a favorite, as it is for so many kids beloved of their imaginations. A collection of magical images dropped off at a publisher by the mysterious Harris Burdick (so the legend … Continue reading →

Tagged digital libraries, illustrated, nostalgia
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