The Importance of Being Earnest

I have just finished re-reading Oscar Wild's last play. Each time I read it, I discover even more plays on words, society, and social mores. This one is always such a fun read. Check out the preview at Google Books.

I am stil reading Going Bovine, Flight, and Gringolandia. Check out more information about the books on the Yates Shelfari.

Stolen by Lucy Christopher

Naomi Bates' book talk for Stolen

"Build It and They Will Come..."

Yesterday, I attended a professional development session at UHCL. Four school librarians shared programming strategies for k-12 libraries. All of the presenters were knowledgeable, entertaining, and informative. One could tell that they all love their jobs. I was able to walk away with new ideas and a revival of old ones for my own school library. Of course, of special interest to me was the high school component presented by HISD's own librarian from Westbury HS, Steve Perez. In 2010-2011, I shall continue Steve's suggestion of more Barnes & Noble like displays and the no fine/"let's make a deal" practices for the Hazel Hainsworth Young/ Yates HS library.

Yesterday's visit was also a nice opportunity to see former instructors and classmates. I am proud to be a graduate of UHCL's School Library and Information Science.

The Gardener by S.A. Bodeen

Review by Naomi Bates

Oak Forest Educator Named 2010 Librarian of the Year

Oak Forest Educator Named 2010 Librarian of the Year

Smith Branch of HPL

I visited the Smith Branch of Houston Public Library today. The YA librarian Pedro Fonseca is the absolute best!

Wiki Lesson on Gulf Oil Spill

I am delevoping a wiki lesson on the 2010 gulf oil spill. This lesson introduces use of Ebsco and Britannica databases while focuses on higher order thinking skills. Check it out at pb Works. How Will the Gulf Oil Spill Impact Our Lives? Use the side bar to navigate through the lesson. It is a work in progress.

Inventory Update

I am still moving right along with inventory.

Join the Millionaire Club!

Read at least five books over the summer. Record the titles on a reading log. (Come to the library after school to pick one up.) In August, record a 1 minute flip camera book talk, complete a book mark, Animoto, Photostory, Glog, etc... about your books. Prizes will be announced in August!

2010-2011 NTB Titles

Next year's list