Anyone who has EVER met me knows that I am in LOVE with comics and graphic novels. I could talk about characters and back history for hours, and have watched almost all the movies (yes, even the bad ones). It’s no surprise that all the libraries I’ve worked at have participated in Free Comic […]
Category: Programs
Dia de los Ninos Ideas
El Dia de los Ninos / el dia de los libros (Day of the Children/ Day of the books) is traditionally held on April 30 every year. Founded by Pat Mora (who is wonderful- if you EVER have a chance to hear her speak or have her come to your library, JUMP at it) it […]
TLA: Notes from Maverick Con
On Tuesday, April 14 I and almost a full house got to hear Bethni King, Erik Knapp, Candace Neal, Tuan Nguyen, and Josh Wilson talk about graphic novels and how to get anime/manga programs and comic cons/clubs started at school and public libraries. This session is publicized in the TLA program as follows: Maverick […]
Raspberry Pi: Light Shows
One of the things that I adore about Raspberry Pis is that they are so versatile. You can use them to teach tweens and teens about programming and coding, you can use them to teach the basics of computers, and you can use them to teach hardware programming. It completely blows their mind that […]
When Your Performer is a No Show
Today over on Teen Services Underground I’m talking about When Your Performer is a No Show- what you can try and do beforehand to make sure it doesn’t happen, what to do during to keep things from becoming FUBAR, and what to do afterwards. Go check it out.
A Look at Scratch
When people think of computer coding they tend to think of lines of code like screens from the Matrix, and then panic when trying to adapt that to a teen program. There are TONS of visual programming languages out there, however, that are just waiting to be used in library settings- all you have to […]
Heart Shape Duct Tape Ideas
Those that know me very well know that I don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day. Every since I’ve had a choice I haven’t- it’s not a trend, or a “thing” I picked up in college as my mom keeps saying, and no, I’m not going to outgrown it. (Sorry, Mom.) I hate the “holiday.” But. This time […]
A Taste of Pi
If you investigate the exciting world of hand-held computer coding, you’ll find that there are two major options out there: the Raspberry Pi and Arduino. So how do you know which one to choose? Take a good look at what you want to do with your library, your space, and your programs.
Excellent Board Games for Teens and Tweens
I adore games- video games, console games, LAN games, card games, and board games. I have a ton of memories of spending holidays around tables and sitting on floors in my grandparents and aunts and uncles houses playing Sorry and Monopoly and then as we got older learning how to play Hearts and Pinochle. […]
Reading Wishes’ Dive Into Diversity Reading Challenge!
I believe in diversity in libraries, in churches, in schools, in life. I believe that we need more diversity in publishing and in books, in movies, on TV. I support #WeNeedDiverseBooks. So I was over the moon to see that Reading Wishes and Rather Be Reading are having a Dive Into Diversity Reading Challenge for […]