Young people often listen at a higher comprehension level than they read, according to Jim Trelease, author of "The Read-Aloud Handbook." Here are librarians' suggestions for enhancing teen listening and literacy skills.
“Libraries for ALL Learners” was this year’s theme at the New York City Department of Education’s Library Services Annual Fall Conference, which convened at CitiField in Flushing. The session encompassed diversity in culture, ability, learning styles, gender and sexual identity.
“What do you want to be when you grow up?” can be a daunting question. The series reviewed here will offer a variety of new answers, including roller-coaster engineer, SWAT team member, Hollywood animal trainer, volcanologist, stunt coordinator, and food taster.
Learning about visual and literary arts can be an immersive experience, especially for those just starting to dive into journalism or poetry. Whether readers are looking to write a novel or design a flow-chart, these titles offer the means to get started.