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Tuesday, November 10, 2015 3:50:29 PM
Kathy Burnette wrote a blog post titled Voyagers Series Giveaway:
Kathy said, "Samples and prizing are provided by Random House Children’s Books#VoyagersHQ - check out the site!All right science fiction fans, there's a new series that already has two books out for you!Part sci-fi, part eco-mystery, all..." more
Tuesday, October 20, 2015 7:05:41 PM
Kathy Burnette wrote a blog post titled Library Update - Part 3:
Kathy said, "Taking the atelier apart in preparation for the renovation. Sinks have been removed!"
Thursday, October 15, 2015 8:59:06 AM
Kathy Burnette wrote a blog post titled Library Update - Part 2:
Kathy said, "At the end of the school year, the Head of School gathered a bunch of volunteers to pack up the library. That was good and bad. The good was I had a lot of volunteers. The bad was I couldn't control HOW things were packed nor where they were placed..." more
Tuesday, October 13, 2015 6:04:47 PM
Kathy Burnette wrote a blog post titled Library Update - Part 1:
Kathy said, "Fall of 2014, I moved to The Stanley Clark School in South Bend. It's a small private school serving students from PreK-8. I would oversee 4 small libraries: Main (all ages but mostly 1-4), Fannin (PreK-K,) The Tigers Den (5-8 fiction only)..." more
Saturday, October 10, 2015 6:44:10 AM
Kathy Burnette wrote a blog post titled Fable Comcs Blog Tour - 5 Questions with Ulises Farinas:
Kathy said, "Various authors. Fable Comics. Macmillan (First Second Books). 2015. 128 pg. 978-1626721074. $19.99From the publisher:From classics like “The Tortoise and the Hare” and “The Grasshopper and the Ants” to obscure gems like “The..." more
Sunday, August 2, 2015 3:48:55 PM
Kathy Burnette wrote a blog post titled Batty About Shadowshaper by Daniel Jose Older - Part 1:
Kathy said, "Batty About Books presentsShadowshaper by Daniel Jose Older(@djolder, ghoststar.net)Join us as we read and discuss Shadowshaper. My (@thebrainlair) comments are in blue and Maria's (@mariaselke, Maria's Melange) are in..." more
Saturday, July 25, 2015 6:30:51 PM
Kathy Burnette wrote a blog post titled Batty About Shadowshaper by Daniel Jose Older - Cover Appeal:
Kathy said, " Batty About Books presentsShadowshaper by Daniel Jose Older(@djolder, ghoststar.net)Join us as we read and discuss Shadowshaper over the next two weeks.ScheduleToday, July 25th - Cover AppealSaturday, August 1st - pgs. 1 -..." more
Thursday, May 28, 2015 4:40:10 AM
Kathy Burnette wrote a blog post titled Movie Magic by Julie Mata - Guest Post and Giveaway - May 2015:
Kathy said, "Mata, Julie. Kate Walden Directs: Bride of Slug Man. Disney-Hyperion, 2015. 288p. $16.99. 9781423194606.from Goodreads:After her huge success with her first feature-length movie, seventh-grader Kate Walden is eager to start on her next film, a..." more
Saturday, May 2, 2015 9:24:06 AM
Kathy Burnette wrote a blog post titled Top Ten Graphic Novels - #FreeComicBookDay:
Kathy said, "Woot! Today is Free Comic Book Day! Use FreeComicBookDay.com's store locator to find a store near you!If you are looking for some graphic novels to buy, here are the Top Ten Graphic Novels checked out by The Stanley Clark School students (summaries..." more
Wednesday, April 29, 2015 7:55:58 PM
Kathy Burnette wrote a blog post titled Take 5 for Kids Comics Joey Weiser - Blog Tour:
Kathy said, "Celebrate kids comics with Q&As with fantastic children’s cartoonists for Children’s Book Week! Join us as great authors talk about their own creative work and the graphic novel industry throughout April and May. Comics for kids are reaching..." more
Monday, April 20, 2015 5:01:23 PM
Kathy Burnette wrote a blog post titled Dragon's Beware! - BATTLE CRY!:
Kathy said, "Aguirre, Jorge. Dragon's Beware. First Second Books (Macmillan), May 2015. $14.99. 160p. 9781596438781.Amazon| IndieboundGenre: Fantasy, Graphic NovelCover Appeal: CHARGE! All the kids will want this. All of them.From the publisher:Scrappy..." more
Friday, April 17, 2015 3:45:25 AM
Kathy Burnette wrote a blog post titled My Soul Looks Back:
Kathy said, "I have read my share of window books.And your share.And your share.And your share.I have read so many window books,I'm afraid to read a mirror book.For fear I may no longer recognize myself,and the mirror shatters."
Friday, April 10, 2015 2:32:59 PM
Kathy Burnette wrote a blog post titled Honey Ma'am:
Kathy said, "Sigh.Will I EverTireof being upsetwhenThe worker half my agecalls meHoney?No.Isn't it BetterThanMa'am?No.What if they said "thankyousomuchforvisitingourestablishment,werecognizewewouldnothaveajobherewithoutyourcontinuedpatronage, Honey,..." more
Thursday, March 26, 2015 8:30:12 PM
Kathy Burnette wrote a blog post titled We The Children - #SOLC 26:
Kathy said, "When the kid graduated from 5th grade they sang We The Children by Parachute Express. It is a weird song meant to make parents feel sentimental. As we listened to it on our drive home, a few lines really stood out for me:Every act of kindness has a..." more
Thursday, March 26, 2015 8:16:04 AM
Kathy Burnette wrote a blog post titled Last of the Sandwalkers by Jay Hosler- Blog Tour:
Kathy said, "Hosler, Jay. Last of the Sandwalkers. First Second Books (Macmillan), April 2015. 320pg. $16.99. 9781626720244.Affiliate Links: Amazon | IndieboundGenre: Science Fiction, Graphic NovelCover Appeal: Bug on a skeleton? All the middle school kids will..." more
Wednesday, March 25, 2015 12:31:59 PM
Kathy Burnette wrote a blog post titled Always Remember - #SOLC 25:
Kathy said, "Always Remember by TrainEvery single time this song come on, I remember my mom. And it feels like someone is reaching inside my chest and squeezing my heart. I miss her so much. It's hard to believe that she's gone. I wish I had spent more time with..." more
Tuesday, March 24, 2015 11:35:46 AM
Kathy Burnette wrote a blog post titled I Woke Up Like This - #SOLC 24:
Kathy said, "The kid and I spent two days in Mall of America. If you know anything about me, you know I don't like shopping - it involves people and interacting with them.Anyway.We had an awesome time! Hanging out with this almost grown-up, chit-chatting, and..." more
Monday, March 23, 2015 6:07:40 PM
Kathy Burnette wrote a blog post titled Look at me now - #SOLC 23:
Kathy said, "Last week the kid and I were taking a road trip to the Mall of America, about an 8hr drive for us. She was driving and blasting her hardcore rap and reminiscing about how she used to listen to the clean version of these songs. I immediately..." more
Thursday, March 12, 2015 8:00:50 PM
Kathy Burnette wrote a blog post titled You Feel Me? - #SOLC 12:
Kathy said, "One thing I'm loving about independent schools is the belief in professional development. Today I attended the winter meeting at Roycemore, a PK-12 school in Evanston, Il. Our division heads and our tech person also attended. We drove in..." more
Thursday, March 12, 2015 5:05:19 AM
Kathy Burnette wrote a blog post titled Financial Aid - #SOLC 9:
Kathy said, "Not much to say. It's a lot of paperwork. Even as a continuing student (daughter, not me). It is a lot. I love that my daughter goes to Yale. And that they have a generous financial aid program. But, man. This is a lot of time and paperwork.No way..." more
Thursday, March 12, 2015 5:05:19 AM
Kathy Burnette wrote a blog post titled All I Want for My Birthday - #SOLC 10:
Kathy said, "Today is my 48th birthday. I am in disbelief. How did this happen? I'm joking. I know it is because I was granted another year. A chance to look back and then decide my way forward. I have been, and still am being, blessed. I am at my fourth school...." more
Sunday, March 8, 2015 9:23:33 PM
Kathy Burnette wrote a blog post titled Ebooks and Audiobooks - #SOLC 8:
Kathy said, "I love audiobooks. I also love ebooks - especially for the convenience of carrying my library around with me. I have a 25-30 min drive each way daily and every other month I have to drive 3 hours each way for a board meeting.I've listened to..." more
Saturday, March 7, 2015 7:03:07 PM
Kathy Burnette wrote a blog post titled A Night at the Library - #SOLC 7:
Kathy said, "Our school had its annual auction fundraiser last night at it was a blast! This was my first one and I was nervous because I don't like doing things or hanging out with a bunch of people...(mostly joking). And I was going to have to be..." more
Wednesday, March 4, 2015 11:18:53 PM
Kathy Burnette wrote a blog post titled What's Your Winner's Curse? Winner's Crime Blog Tour - March 5, 2015:
Kathy said, "Rutkoski, Marie. The Winner's Curse (The Winner's Trilogy, 1). MacTeen Books (Macmillan Children's Publishing), 2014. 384 pgs. $9.99. 978-1-25005-697-9.Affiliate Links: (Amazon | Indiebound)As part of the celebration for the release of Winner's..." more
Friday, November 27, 2015 9:38:09 AM
Kathy Burnette wrote a blog post titled Stepping Into Digital Literacy:
Kathy said, "Recently I was honored to present at the 34th Annual Sharjah International Book Fair in Sharjah UAE. This was the second annual American Library Association (ALA) Library Conference. It was a an incredible experience.My presentation was on my..." more