|
|
|
|
Summertime is science time
By the editors of LJ and SLJ
With summer officially here, online schools finished for the year, and many camps and other recreational activity centers still closed or providng only limited services, families with kids are likely looking for entertaining and, ideally, educational activities to stay busy and engaged. This week, we offer a roundup of some of the best online resources for exploring science topics at home—from virtual dinosaur exhibits to kitchen chemistry experiments to an astronaut's view from inside the International Space Station. We also continue our series of curated summer reading lists for kids and teens, with a spotlight on some of our favorite graphic novels—a terrific format that not only helps build vocabulary and traditional literacy skills but also challenges our brains by strengthening visual literacy skills through the wonders of sequential art and design. Last week we suggested tips on throwing a dynamite Zoom party. This week, we offer a deeper dive into Zoom's settings to ensure a safe and efficient event, whether you're hosting a work meeting or a trivia night. |
|
|
|
Summer Science Resources for Families
By Melanie Kletter
Tackling a science project or exploring a science museum (virtually, of course) can help your child beat boredom and teach them some useful skills. If your kid loves hands-on projects, or if they just like making a mess, there is an array of free science experiment videos available online. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12 Picture Book Journeys into Poetry
By SLJ Reviews
From Kwame Alexander to Gwendolyn Brooks and Maya Angelou, we've selected some of our favorite poets to remind readers to slow down and savor the sounds of words. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stacey Abrams: Libraries Must Tell the Story of America
By Meredith Schwartz
At the American Library Association's virtual conference held last week, keynote speaker Stacey Abrams—author, Georgia gubernatorial candidate, and founder of the organizations Fair Fight (for voting rights) and Fair Count (for census participation)—talked about how libraries are crucial to furthering the promises of American democracy. |
|
|
|
| Did you receive this newsletter from a friend? Sign up here to get Your Home Librarian. This message was sent to newsletter@newslettercollector.com by LibraryJournal.com
Library Journal
(a MSI Information Services company), 123 William Street, Suite 802, New York, NY 10038
Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe | Manage Newsletters |
|
|
|
|
|
