Science teachers and mentors continue to be challenged to meet the high expectations of "A Framework for K-12 Science Education" and the "Next Generation Science Standards." Indeed the Framework urges teachers to help learners "[build] progressively more sophisticated explanations of natural phenomena..." while the…

While they do not represent the rainbow of reading tastes American public libraries accommodate, Book Review editors are a wildly eclectic bunch. One look at their bedside tables and ereaders would reveal very little crossover. This article highlights an eclectic array of spring offerings ranging from print books to an audiobook to ebook apps. It…

This paper provides a compilation of a top ten list of books for 2010. The goal was to glean the very best the great publishing tsunami has to offer with the input of librarians and trusty reviewers; the result is a mix of both the usual suspects and dark horse contenders.

Have you ever considered writing or reviewing for the library community? Are you interested in publishing a book on your favorite author or hobby? Do you need to write and publish for tenure? If so, "Writing and Publishing" is for you. Practical how-to guidance covering fiction, poetry, children's books/magazines, self-publishing, literary agents,…

Just a couple of years ago, it was tough to find good graphic novels for the K-4 crowd. Sure, there were some standout selections, such as Andy Runton's "Owly", Jimmy Gownley's "Amelia Rules!", and Jennifer and Matt Holm's "Babymouse", but they were lonely exceptions in a barren landscape. Things quickly changed when publishers realized that the…

The editor briefly describes a new abstracting journal published by the sub-section on Library Work with Children of the International Federation of Library Associations, Then, the bibliographies, catalogs, review sources, etc., for children's books are described for Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, and the United States. (LS)

This index, published by the Theatre/Drama and Speech Information Center, cites 30 speech communication journals generated by national and state associations, research institutes, and publishing houses. The index is designed (1) as a guide to materials for scholarly research in speech communication, (2) as a guide for individual awareness, and (3)…

Selected by the editors of School Library Journal Book Review. (Author)

Provided a sampler of new books and associations involved with consciousness research. (RK)