Staying Cool in the Library https://www.stayingcoolinthelibrary.us/ A place for school librarians to learn and grow together Thu, 05 Oct 2023 05:57:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 https://www.stayingcoolinthelibrary.us/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/cropped-staying-cool-in-the-library-logo-1-1-32x32.png Staying Cool in the Library https://www.stayingcoolinthelibrary.us/ 32 32 Scary Books for Kids: Top Picks from Kindergarten to 5th Grade https://www.stayingcoolinthelibrary.us/scary-books-for-students/ https://www.stayingcoolinthelibrary.us/scary-books-for-students/#respond Thu, 05 Oct 2023 05:57:38 +0000 https://www.stayingcoolinthelibrary.us/?p=34476 Do you remember those nights as a kid when the rain was pouring down, thunder was booming, and the spooky vibe of October was in the air? It was the perfect time to dive into thrilling, bone-chilling, scary books. I used to huddle under my blanket, flashlight in hand, and get lost in stories that […]

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]]> https://www.stayingcoolinthelibrary.us/tips-for-successful-read-alouds/feed/ 0 Graphic Novel Recommendations for 3rd -5th: 12 Must-Reads https://www.stayingcoolinthelibrary.us/graphic-novel-recommendations-for-3rd-and-5th-graders/ https://www.stayingcoolinthelibrary.us/graphic-novel-recommendations-for-3rd-and-5th-graders/#respond Wed, 16 Aug 2023 04:47:49 +0000 https://www.stayingcoolinthelibrary.us/?p=32405 Do you know what the coolest thing about graphic novels is? They weave captivating tales with eye-catching illustrations, ensuring that your readers will be hooked! These books are more than just stories – they’re a gateway to far-off lands and new dimensions. I have something special lined up just for you. I’ve gathered the most […]

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