BLOGS > APRIL 1, 2025
BY SHANNON MCCLINTOCK MILLER
We love the Choice Boards Teacher Librarian Shannon McClintock Miller creates! If you missed any, explore Shannon’s curated collections below and discover new favorites for your students on a variety of topics.
Hour of Code Week (Dec. 9-15, 2024)
Native American Heritage Month
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: SHANNON MCCLINTOCK MILLER
Teacher Librarian, Van Meter Community School, Iowa and Spokesperson of Future Ready Librarians®
Shannon McClintock Miller is an international speaker, consultant and author who has a passion for education, librarianship, advocacy, technology, social media and making a difference in the world and lives of others, especially children.
Shannon serves as the Preschool-12th Grade District Teacher Librarian and innovation Director of Library Media and Instructional Technology at Van Meter Community School District in Iowa. She currently serves as the Future Ready Librarians Spokesperson and Future Ready Schools National Faculty Member working with librarians, educators, and students around the world every day. Shannon is a Follett Thought Leader and Capstone's Teacher Librarian Community Leader.
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Maybe it was a rainy afternoon, a long road trip in the back of the minivan, or a reason to convince mom for a trip out of the house to the library. For most of us who found our way...
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Bilingual STEAM Books Your Youngest Learners Will Love
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STEAMWORKS from Charlesbridge is an engaging way to introduce young learners to science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) through story, character, and entertaining problem-solving. These books feature children of all backgrounds and abilities using scientific, mathematical, and creative thinking to solve everyday problems and...
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You may know Follett Content as a trusted partner for K-12 school libraries. But we’ve expanded our reach, and public libraries are at the center of that growth.If you’re a public librarian evaluating vendors, exploring options for adult book fulfillment,...
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Graphic Novels Your Students Will Love from Annick Press
May 21, 2026
The intricately crafted worlds and dynamic characters of graphic novels capture the imagination of students of all ages, no matter where they are in their literary journey. These worlds foster deeper cultural understanding while the narratives hone critical thinking skills crucial to...
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Best-Selling SEL Professional Development from Norton Books in Education
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Cutting-edge research continues to confirm that teaching students social and emotional skills provides enduring behavioral and learning benefits for academic and lifelong success. These hands-on professional development titles from Norton provide school leaders and classroom teachers in Grades K-12 with SEL tools and strategies grounded...
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The Adult Title Fulfillment Gap in Public Libraries – and What It Means for Collection Development
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For decades, a major player in the public library space was one of the most relied-upon sources for adult print titles.When that leading library book vendor exited the public library distribution market, it created a gap that collections professionals are...
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