Mike Howard

“Google can bring you back 100,000 answers. A librarian can bring you back the right one.” -Neil Gaiman #KyLChat #KyEd #KASL

By offering flexible spaces and creative activities that give students a chance to relax and connect, the library can become a haven for belonging—and the heart of a school. Making the library a more welcoming space: buff.ly/45npldz #KyLChat #TLChat

Graphic novels are real books! Learn all about graphic novels with this infographic from @CapstonePub: buff.ly/4eXC6jh #KyLChat #TLChat

What books are you looking forward to introducing your students to this school year? #TLChat #KyLChat #BackToSchool

In this post, read what one librarian learned from genrefying the fiction section of her library: buff.ly/45nugv4 #TLChat #KyLChat

Get students reading with this fun idea...What Should I Read Next? Ask the Book Jar! #KyLChat #TLChat #SummerReading

Is listening to audio a useful piece of literacy education? Does it help students become better readers? Find out with this article from @CapstonePub: buff.ly/3z0egDe #KyLChat #TLChat

Books transport us to far off worlds, releasing us from the mundane and allowing us to dream like never before. They are a uniquely portable magic! #SummerReading #TLChat #KyLChat

Research shows the highest achieving students attend schools with well-staffed and well-funded school libraries. buff.ly/3VbLmst #FutureReadyLibs #TLChat

When students experiment with ways of classifying books beyond reading levels, they may feel liberated from strict ideas about what they should be reading: buff.ly/4b4B6Xw #KyLChat #TLChat

PebbleGo Create is easy as 1-2-3. Unleash your K-5 students’ creativity with PebbleGo Create, an all-new tool that can be added to any PebbleGo subscription: buff.ly/45kue76 #KyLChat #KASL

Starting off the summer with a good book and a cup of coffee is one of the best morning rituals. So why not give yourself a moment of peace and start your summer off with the perfect blend of words and coffee? #SummerReading #TLChat #KyLChat

Summer in the backyard can be an inspiring time, with everything from frogs and turtles to butterflies and praying mantis! Have kids read about these critters: buff.ly/4em9lMU #SummerReading #TLChat

A project that incorporates both standard and creative elements of storytelling can help young learners strengthen their literacy skills: buff.ly/4aZ5kuQ #TLChat #KyLChat

Check out this NEW editable 2024 Summer in Review Stats download from @CapstonePub: buff.ly/3RoXRhV #KyLChat #SummerReading

The library in the summer is the ultimate place for learning, exploration & adventure! Escape with books on any subject, indulge in the knowledge & store what you've discovered in your heart 🤓 #tlchat #kylchat #summerreading

Did you know there are over 2 million public and academic libraries globally? A fantastic fact to share with future library enthusiasts. #LibraryFun #KyLChat

Looking to inspire kids to keep reading this summer? Try this Summer Break Reading Bingo Card from @CapstonePub: buff.ly/4b0NXtZ #KyLChat #SummerReading

With some simple support, students in grades 3 to 8 can take the wheel and assume some responsibility for their learning journey: buff.ly/4ayoGH2 #KyLChat #TLChat

We're grateful for the support of our sponsors at this year's KASL Summer Refresher. Thank you @MikeHowardBooks! #KyLChat #KASLsr24 kasl.us/sr

Happy #SummerReading! Let's celebrate the joy of getting lost in the pages of a favorite book. #TLChat #KyLChat