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!
If you’ve been listening to the radio or browsing the Internet recently, you’ve probably heard the new popular song “All About That Bass” by Meghan Trainor. Once these catchy lyrics get stuck in your head, good luck getting rid of them! The team over at Nashville Public Library took this top hit to the next level and released their own version, "All About the Books, No Trouble," complete with singing hand puppets and a full Jimmy Fallon-esque ensemble. So go ahead and click “play” start this weekend off right!
This week in our own library here at Scholastic, Deimosa spotted the article “School Libraries Make the Difference,” which explains the impact that strong school library programs led by certified school librarians can have on student academic achievement. To learn more about the importance of school libraries, check out this colorful infographic detailing how school librarians transform learning.
Gina shared this “Map of the Best Book for Every State”—an extensive list including a wide range of books, some which broadly capture the essence of particular states, while some illustrate striking images and moments in time. Have you read your state’s book?
Megan took the time this week to read “From Papyrus to Pixels,” an essay on the future of the book by The Economist. Books have played a powerful and deeply important role throughout history. Believe it or not, “the digital transformation of the way books are written, published and sold has only just begun.” It will be interesting to see what the literary world has in store for the future…
Books aside, so much of what we read on a daily basis comes from blogs. Luckily, Nadia found this great infographic of 10 common blog writing mistakes. “It has good tips for writing in general,” she explains. From easily confused words, to comma usage and even inflated sentences, this is a helpful guide for even the savviest of writers.
And finally, here’s a round-up of other fascinating reads that made it into our feeds this week:
- Gorgeous Typographic Covers For 26 Classic Books
- Books, New York, And The Internet: A Love Story
- 'Save the Princess' Message Hurts Boys, Too
- How to Convince Your Kids to Eat 'Scary' Foods
- Amazon slated to open pop-up retail store in upscale San Francisco mall
Have a great weekend!
