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"It's kind of fun to do the impossible."-Walt Disney

Education World: What eBooks Mean for School Libraries: Part 1

Education World: What eBooks Mean for School Libraries: Part 1

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No matter what age, life is an adventure. Make sure to take time and enjoy yours.


"Life loves to be taken by the lapel and told: I'm with you kid. Let's go."-Maya Angelou

Techie Tools

One of the coolest mobile apps on the market, Keep Calm and Carry On, is a mantra that has become quite addictive.  The app takes the inspirational posters from the UK during WWII, and allows you to add your own twist to them.  You can create a gallery of posters that can be shared through Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and a host of other social networking sites.  Use stock posters, create your own, or use quotes stored on the app.  However you choose, have fun, share with friends, and brighten someone's day!

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This week, each day, we are picking a quote from a classic children's book. Up first? Where the Red Fern Grows.


"Lying back in the soft hay, I folded my hands behind my head, closed my eyes, and let my mind wander back over the long two years.  I thought of the fisherman, the blackberry patches, and the huckleberry hills.  I thought of the prayer I had said when I asked God to help me get two hound pups. I know He had surely helped, for He had given me the heart, courage, and determination."-Wilson Rawls, Where the Red Fern Grows.

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Today is the great Dr. Seuss's birthday! A literary genius, Dr. Seuss has created many timeless children's stories that are loved by many.  So today, pick your favorite.  Read it to yourself, or to a friend. Today is a great day to get a great book, and remember all the little things Dr. Seuss never wanted us to forget.


"So be sure when you step, Step with care and great tact.  And remember that life's A Great Balancing Act. And will you succeed? Yes! You will, indeed! (98 and 3/4 percent guaranteed). Kid, you'll move mountains."-Dr. Seuss, Oh, The Places You'll Go!

Remembering Black History Month

Over the weekend I took a trip to Atlanta and was privileged to visit the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site.  It was awe-inspiring to see how the acts of one man have permeated through the years, and will continue to have a lasting effect on our great nation.  

What struck me the most, was how tirelessly Dr. King fought for his dream of what this nation could be.  Day in and day out without fail, Dr. King and his supporters fought for the cause to bring whites and blacks together.  Day in and day out, that's how you create history.  Whether it is events from the past, or the actions we take today for a better future, we are creating America's history.

Regardless of age, race, or gender, many people have helped shape our nation, just like Dr. King.  And while February has been relegated as Black History Month, the acts of fearless Americans against injustice should be celebrated everyday. White, black, Spanish, Asian, Arab Americans, etc. have all held significance in this country, working diligently for a better nation for us all.  So while it is humbling to know we have a month where the efforts of black Americans are appreciated,  we should all look to Dr. King's example as it holds true everyday.

"Let freedom ring. And when this happens, and we allow freedom ring--when we let it ring from every village and every hamlet, from every state and every city, we will be able to speed up that day when all of God's children--black men, and white men, Jews and Gentiles, Protestants and Catholics--will be able to join hands and sing in the words of the old Negro spiritual: "Free at last! Free at last! Thank God Almighty, we are free at last!"

Keeps these words in mind always, and this will help black history resound everyday.