This is the week for Burnaby school libraries to step into the spotlight with National School Library Week. Following the tremendous success of the BCTLA “Reaching Out’ conference (hosted by Burnaby teacher-librarians) we now focus on highlighting our programs with participation in DEAR – Drop Everything and Read – and other special events happening in our libraries. This week several secondary schools will be launching their school “Reads” program. Many elementary schools are hosting a special guest author, Michael Kusugak. Please remember to post your events and celebrations at http://bctladear.blogspot.com/2011/10/more-dear-events-from-around-province.html and you can also email Jeff Yasinchuk (BCTLA) at yasinchuk@hotmail.com
Here is on example of events this week from Burnaby South. On Monday during the block after lunch, students and staff will be participating in DEAR. On Tuesday at lunch the library club will be helping Ms Yan launch Rebels Read. On Thursday at lunch there will be a special literary edition of Jeopardy with student and staff contestants.
I look forward to hearing how your school library will be celebrating School Library Week.
francine
Patricia Finlay