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The Unquiet Librarian is the 2011 winner of the School Library Blog Award.
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 Blogs covering topics relevant to school libraries and K-12 education, including reviews of children's and YA literature. Other issues discussed include, but are not limited to, educational technologies, digital learning, early literacy, librarian-teachers, e-reading devices in the classroom, learning strategies, teens and reading, etc. Blogs listed with a  include 2010 and 2011 finalists and winners.100 Scope NotesTravis Jonker Travis is an elementary school librarian who reviews children's literature on this blog and occasionally for School Library Journal. 21st Century Collaborative Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach Sheryl is a 20-year educator who has been a classroom teacher, technology coach, charter school principal, district administrator, university instructor, and digital learning consultant. 21st Century Teacher Librarian Rich Meland Rich is currently making the transition from English teacher to teacher-librarian at Sunnyside High School in Fresno, CA. A Book Dork Aimee This YA librarian from Dover Town Library focuses mainly on teen books but reads a little bit of everything. The only genre she doesn't gravitate towards is mystery. AASL Blog Collaboration The official weblog of the American Association of School Librarians. Alice in Infoland Alice H. Yucht Reflections on realities, illusions, and magic potions for school/library/life. Almost Librarian Valerie Baartz A celebration of early childhood education and early literacy. All about quality resources including children's literature, free online resources, links to quality web sites, interviews with authors, and more. Always Learning Kim Cofino A place to reflect on Kim's teaching and learning as an educational technology facilitator in international (English-language) schools around the world. Kim is the Technology and Learning Coach at Yokohama International School in Japan. Archipelago Elisabeth Abarbanel A dialog between school librarians of all types, especially from independent schools. Conversational in tone, the blog brings our community together by touching upon ideas and issues that could positively impact teaching. beccablog, teacher-librarian Becca Stith Munson By a National Board-certified teacher-librarian at Blue Valley West High School. Heavy on technology and social networking issues. Bib 2.0Jeri Hurd An opinionated exploration of the intersection between library and technology and a discussion of issues and ideas for meaningful use of technology. Black Threads in Kid's Lit Kyra An exploration of African American picture books and other fanciful topics. Blue Skunk BlogDoug Johnson A sounding board of thoughts from the Director of Media and Technology for the Mankato (MN) Public Schools. Booked Inn Ian McLean A blog of personal reflections of positive teaching and learning experiences to an anticipated audience of primary (i.e., elementary) teacher-librarians. Also a repository of relevant links and resources to support programming at Ian's school. Books and Other Thoughts Darla D. Reviews of children's literature by a librarian, writer, and mom residing in Alexandria, VA. Booktalks-Quik and Simple Nancy Keane (with contributions) Children's literature news and reviews. Nancy is pursuing her Ed.D. and is currently in dissertation mode. Which means most days are spent at the computer and not reading children's literature. Which also means that updates to the site will be sporadic for awhile. Bud the Teacher Bud Hunt Bud is an instructional technologist for the St. Vrain Valley School District in northern Colorado. He is a teacher-consultant with the Colorado State University Writing Project, a group working to improve the teaching of writing in schools via meaningful professional development. Busy Librarian, The Matthew C. Winner Notes from the life of an elementary teacher-librarian. Cathy Nelson's Professional Thoughts Cathy Nelson Designed to offer helpful hints, tips, and tricks to teachers and library media specialists who are modeling the integration of technology in an authentic and ethical manner in the name of increasing student engagement. ChadLehman.com Chad Lehman Teaching, technology, the library, and other related stuff. Chicken Spaghetti Unknown Books for children and the rest of us, too. Plus resources for school librarians. Chronicle of an Infant Bibliophile Unknown A blog by an infant bibliophile, "itching" to share her enthusiasm for books with the world. Educating Alice Monica Edinger About Monica's life's work, literature (especially children's), history (especially as it is taught to and learned by children), Africa (especially Sierra Leone where Monica was a Peace Corps Volunteer), and other sundry topics as they come to mind. Eliterate LibrarianUnknown Experiences of a wannabe edtech geek and middle school librarian. Free Technology for Teachers Richard Byrne Written by a Google Certified teacher (available to conduct professional development) and read by a daily audience of 33,000 subscribers. Girl about Books Mia All about one girl's booklust. Mia is 21 and lives in Manila, Philippines. The focus is on YA novels only. Great Kid Books Mary Ann Scheuer Mary is a librarian at Emerson School, a public elementary K-5 school in Berkeley, CA. Her mission: to help parents find great books for their kids. GreenBeenTeenQueen Unknown A Teen and Tween Librarian's thoughts on books, reading, and adventures in the library. She also reviews books for TeensReadToo.com Heart of the School Caroline Roche This site celebrates and showcases the work of school librarians in the U.K. Its mission is encapsulated in this quote (prominent on the homepage): "Libraries should be the beating heart of the school, not mausoleums for dusty books." Hey Jude Judy O'Connell As an educator and information professional, Judy is fascinated by emerging technologies, innovation with Web 2.0, and what it all means for schools and school libraries. Hi Miss Julie! Julie Jurgens A blog of stories: stories about being a librarian, stories about libraries, and stories about books written for children and young adults. Hickey Picks-Young Adult Readers Advisory Kris Hickey A reader's guide to popular teen fiction. It gives people an opportunity to foster conversation with teens about the books they read and encourage them to start a book club. In Linda's Library Linda A lot keeps happening in Linda's Library. This is the place to read about books Linda likes. (A few she dislikes may sneak in, too.) Find out about other doings, too, like author visits, contests, and various special events. Info-Fetishist Anne-Marie Deitering All about the emerging web. Informania Fran Bullington, This blog began in October 2007, addressing topics of interest to school librarians. Books, book trailers, Web 2.0 tools, program promotion, advocacy, and filtering issues are just a few of the topics covered. Information Literacy Meets Library 2.0 Peter Godwin & Jo Parker This blog updates the book Information Literacy Meets Library 2.0, published by Facet in March 2008. Intrepidly Curious Joanna Eickenhorst A library media specialist converses about libraries, transliteracy, and the value of information. Journeys Diane Cordell A personal and professional blog of a retired teacher/librarian who wants to stay connected and involved in education/library issues. The personal musings frequently incorporate elements of literature and literacy. Kid Tested, Librarian Approved Bibliovore Picture book news and reviews from a children's librarian. Kidliterate Collaboration Because reading children's books never gets old. Contributors include a part-time library science grad student, children's and YA book buyer, and an actor/director. K-M The LibrarianUnknown Mild-mannered librarian by day. Slightly less mild-mannered librarian by night. She keeps the world safe for information literacy. Librain Anne M Robinson Thoughts on school librarianship, Web 2.0, and the future of the profession. Library Advocate Jackie Siminitus Harvested from around the web. Library Grits Dianne McKenzie A weekly reflection of Dianne's journey as a tenacious lifelong learner in the Teacher Librarian field as she grows in the profession. Library Hearted Sarah Hinkle Sarah explores the "lovely intersections of books, children, and libraries." After five years as a children's librarian, she is the Assistant Coordinator of Children's Services at Queens Library, NY. Library Lounge Lizard Unknown The term "reviewer" is too limiting. She is more of a book pontificate or promoter. Library Stew Kathy By a school media "goddess" at a K-5 school outside of Atlanta, GA, who loves her "family, reading, the Boston Red Sox, and Jon Bon Jovi (although not necessarily in that order)." Literacy Launchpad Amy By a Tennessee-based early literacy teacher, passionate about children's literature and coming up with creative ways to get children excited about books. Live-Love-Library Blog Laura Allen Laura's interests are wide-ranging and span continents. So do her blog posts. Lucacept - Intercepting the Web Jenny Luca Head of Information Services at Toorak College in Mt.Eliza (suburb of Melbourne, Australia) is fascinated by Web 2.0 applications and their potential in educational settings. Lucy and Ethel's Library Schemes Beth O'Briant Practical tips, tricks, and schemes for bringing high school students to the high school library media center. Mighty Little Librarian Tiffany Whitehead A passionate, young librarian who is an obsessive reader, social media user, and technology geek. She is also teacher-librarian at a middle school in South Louisiana who is becoming more involved in organizations like ALA and AASL. Monarch's Librarian Blog Keisa Williams A peek into the mind of an elementary school librarian. Keisa is a librarian at Monarch Academy, a K-5 Aspire Public School. Ms. Yingling ReadsKaren Yingling Short descriptions of 50 or more YA books each month, along with comments about whether or not the books described meet the needs of Karen's middle school library. Links to author sites and author interviews occasionally appear. Musings of a School Librarian Caroline Roche A school librarian in the U.K. shares thoughts on the role of technology in the school library and how to encourage participation using Web 2.0 tools. New Trier Library Collaboration A discussion of powerful tools that may change the way we teach and learn. Not So Distant FutureCarolyn Foote Web 2.0 tools, teaching strategies, and library research tools for educators. Carolyn is a high school and district librarian in Austin, TX. Oops… Wrong Cookie Patti C Several Texas librarians talk about books and stuff. But mainly books. Pegasus Librarian Iris Jastram Comments on libraries, learning, teaching, technology, and information. Pixelated: eReaders & iPads in the School LibraryFiona Casida All about technology and embracing e-reading devices in the classroom. proseandkahn Unknown YA literature celebrated and reviewed. Rabid Librarian's Ravings in the Wind, The Eilir Rowan Seeks out strange, useless facts, raves about real and perceived injustices, and seeks to meet her greatest challenge of all-her own life. readergirlz Collaboration An online book community championing teen literacy and corresponding social service, challenging teen girls to read, reflect, and reach out. Awarded the Innovations in Reading Prize by the National Book Foundation. Reading Rants! Jennifer Hubert Swan A site featuring out of the ordinary teen booklists that has been online since 1998. ReeaderTotz Lorie Ann Grover & Joan Holub A board book blog dedicated to raising the profile and quality of infant/toddler books, the first genre in children's literature able to instill a love of reading. Maintained by author/illustrators Lorie and Joan. Sassy Librarian Courtney Lewis The personal blog of the Director of Libraries at Wyoming Seminary College Preparatory School in northeastern Pennsylvania. School Librarian in Action Zarah Grace C. Gagatiga A promotion of Philippine school librarianship and library and information science in general. School Library Learning 2.0 Collaboration This blog has been set-up as part of the CSLA (California School Library Association) School Library Learning 2.0 program to encourage "all of us" to learn about the emerging technologies reshaping the context of information on the Internet today. Serendipitous Librarian Greg By a teaching assistant in a high school library currently working toward a Master's in Library Science. Greg is attempting to maintain this blog with serendipitous comments and views about school libraries, technology, and more. Shelf ConsumedLeigh Ann Jones Library Coordinator for Frisco (TX) ISD, who holds an M.L.S. and Ph.D. from Texas Woman's University, is passionate about libraries, YA lit, book covers, creating readers, and eating French fries. StoryLines Collaboration A blog designed to support senior school literature programs and reading generally at The King's School, an independent boy's school in Sydney, Australia. It features everything from book reviews to critiques on new Web 2.0 technology. Tech Tips & Timely Tidbits Heather Loy A forum to share information, books, news, technology, and issues in education. Time To Renew Amy King Amy's journey as a teacher-librarian. Blog posts explain new tools that she has experimented with, resources from professional development workshops she created, lesson plan ideas and other daily events from her library. Tiny little reading room Tiny Librarian Musings of a too-short girl in the high-stacks world of children's and YA librarianship. TLC = Tech + Library + Classroom Tara Ethridge Finding ways to bring the three together. Top Shelf Mary M. Woodard The spot to learn about the latest thinking and developments in the area of school libraries and library services to students. Unquiet LibrarianBuffy Hamilton About a high school librarian's work and practice, particularly about her collaborative learning projects. Buffy also writes about issues in librarianship at large, the application of Web 2.0 tools for libraries, learning strategies, and multiple forms of literacy. Venn Librarian Laura Pearle An independent school librarian's look at the current state of her library and the state of school libraries in general, with a focus on the intersection of libraries, technology, learning, privacy, and schools. Waking Brain Cells Tasha Saecker Books for toddlers through teens. Plus reading, writing, and more. Wanderings Jacquie Henry About libraries and our mission to build creative, ethical, and literate students who will be effective future citizens and library users. A way for Jacquie to "think out loud" and get input from other librarians. Watch. Connect. Read Mr. Schu He is a K-5 teacher-librarian who works diligently to put the right book in every child's hand. Book trailers are one way to connect readers with books. WebFooted Booklady Lesley Edwards Lesley reflects on how social media might be used in an educational context. The blog works in conjunction with other tools: Twitter, Delicious, and Wikispaces. Welcome to My Tweendom Stacy Dillon A blog filled with books for tweensters. Stacy is an avid reader of children's and YA fiction, with the occasional dabble in the world of grown up non-fiction. Wendy on the Web Wendy Stephens Thoughts from a school librarian who reads a lot. Worth Reading Amy Bland Authors, book reviews, censorship, privacy, reading, teaching, technology, teens, and everything in between. YA Books and More Naomi Bates For those who love YA books and anything else that has to do with YA lit. The blog features booklists, technology, reviews, trailers, presentations, and some library humor thrown in that anyone can use anytime, anywhere. Ya Ya Yas Trisha Three young adult librarians blather about YA literature, YA librarianship, and maybe even the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Yalsa Blog M.K. Eagle On a mission to provide a fast, focused, and flexible format for publishing information about time-sensitive issues such as news in the YA field, programs, conferences, and activities of use to YALSA members and the YA librarianship community. Yourschoollibrary's Weblog Mrs. Mac Pollard Middle School Media Center Blog. Mrs. Mac comments on exciting new books, school wide activities, and things that are happening in the classrooms related to the library. |
Our 2011 Judges are a mighty impressive group, volunteers and hard-working, too. Their insight and experience added a great deal to the process of selecting winners from among the nominees. To read a bit about each, click 
General: Blogs providing broad discussions of library topics and trends, including reviews of books and products.
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