Tag: Harry Potter
Literary nicknames
By Jessica on April 5th, 2013
Nicknames are everywhere. Often they are the shortened version of a “formal” name or mean something to you or your family, even if they are silly. I have daughters whose nicknames are Pie and Bean. And yes, when my husband and I refer tomore… full post
Is it a series?
By Jessica on March 28th, 2013
I answer a lot of questions throughout my day. Being a librarian, that is hardly a surprise. What was surprising to me (when I first started, especially) was the question that I get asked most often: Is it a series? Recently, I wasmore… full post
What makes owls so perfect for children’s lit?
By Morgan on February 26th, 2013
Owls seem to be everywhere lately. First, my mother hit one with her car (true story; don’t worry, it survived); then, days later, I saw this article about an owl that got stuck in a car’s front grill. (Yes, I sent it to my mom to assure her shemore… full post
15 years; 7 new covers!
By Morgan on February 13th, 2013
Accio some thrilling news! Today, Scholastic unveiled an all-new cover for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone! And better yet, it’s just the first of seven (7!) new covers that will appear on U.S. trade paperback editions coming in Septembermore… full post
Weekly “Pinspiration”: 10 Ways Book Lovers Can Use Pinterest
By Lia on November 9th, 2012
Pinterest is the perfect platform for book lovers: it enables us to see what’s already on our bookshelves, to collaborate on boards with other bibliophiles, and to plan ahead for the titles we’d like to read next. Many users already takemore… full post
Live from Edinburgh: J.K. Rowling invites classrooms into the world of Harry Potter
By Megan on October 11th, 2012
“Wherever I am, if I’ve got a book with me, I have a place I can go and be happy.” That’s how J.K. Rowling ended today’s enchanting webcast, “Harry Potter, Beyond the Page,” which streamed live from Edinburgh to classrooms around themore… full post
Six days until we’re live from Scotland…with J.K. Rowling!
By Morgan on October 5th, 2012
As Nadia mentioned yesterday, October is National Reading Club Month…fitting, considering this month is also our live webcast with J.K. Rowling, as we launch the official Harry Potter Reading Club for educators! The virtual author visitmore… full post
In Our Feeds: In the year 2000, book clubs, cupcakes, Central Park, and more!
By Dante on August 3rd, 2012
Each Friday, we share a handful of links we found interesting, provocative, funny — or just plain cool. We call it In Our Feeds. Have a good weekend! What did French artists in 1899, 1900, 1901, and 1910 think the year 2000 had in store? Flyingmore… full post
Harry Potter Reading Club launches — and teachers can sign up for the live webcast with J.K. Rowling!
By Morgan on July 31st, 2012
Accio exciting news! Moments ago, Scholastic announced the launch of the Harry Potter Reading Club, a place where educators, librarians, parents and more — anyone who wants to organize a book club! — can go to find all the tools they’ll need tomore… full post
Monday Funday!
By Morgan on July 16th, 2012
Welcome to the first-ever installment of Monday Funday! Each Monday we’ll be posting a pic from around the office — something funny or cool that catches our eye. Today’s pic? Captain Underpants, donning a Harry Potter wand and Harry’smore… full post
