Dog-eared & Overdue
The mostly true reflections and adventures of a born optimist, curious reader, and vagabond librarian.
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Forty Years on the Great Plains The 1920s brought the ordinary rhythms of small-town family life for. Fritz and Theresa’s family — trips to visit relatives, notices of paid labor, the day-to-day texture that fills life between headline moments. And then, in quick succession, came loss. On November 6, 1925,…
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Children’s Stories & Resources: Afghanistan
The first time my Vagabond Soldier deployed to Afghanistan, resources about the country were hard to find, out of date, and seemed to reveal little…
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The Digital Divide & the School Library
Interested in learning more about the Second Level Digital Divide and what a school librarian can do about it? Click the link and read on!…
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Library Learning Blogs
Teacher-librarians can use blogs in their school libraries to connect with students and the community, to support learning standards, and to give students a voice…
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Library Learning Standards
Teachers, Did you know the American Association of School Librarians has learning standards that align with the Common Core learning standards you use in your…
● About Me
I’m Kate, the creator and author behind this blog. I’m a librarian who has a passion for learning about anything and everything, a love for people, and an aversion to quiet. I am a mindfulness enthusiast who is dedicated to kindness and curiosity, and to finding joy in everyday moments.
