instructional and educational works

"This unique guide offers fresh insights on how graphic novels and comics differ from traditional books and require different treatment in the library--from purchasing, shelving, and cataloging to readers' advisory services, programs, and curriculum"--Provided by publisher.

"This book offers a deeper understanding of the Explore Shared Foundation, including how to connect traditional practices while moving the school library profession forward; an examination of how the standards in Explore Shared Foundation relate to other major ideas and trends in school librarianship; and ready-to-implement programming for school librarians and those who support school librarians, including administrators, supervisors, and university educators"--Provided by publisher.

"This title offers pre-service, newly practicing, and seasoned school librarians opportunities for reflection as well as inspiring strategies for enacting four core values of the profession"--Provided by publisher.

Bring the science of reading directly into the classroom! Developed for Grades 1-2, this resource offers teachers dynamic, research-based strategies to build students' reading and writing skills.

"Thanks to Procreate, designing characters for the entertainment industry can be done on the iPad. In this book for newcomers to the software, or for those wanting to refresh their knowledge, several experienced designers and artists demonstrate how they do it in practical terms, sharing not only their professional tips and tricks, but also how the traditional character design process translates to Procreate"--Provided by publisher.

"Bring the science of reading directly into the classroom! Developed for Grades PK-K, this resource provides teachers with . . . strategies to develop students' foundational literacy skills. This book offers . . . lessons and methods to give young learners practice with phonological awareness, letter recognition, comprehension, content knowledge, and emergent writing. With the practical guidance and research-based instructional strategies in this book, early childhood teachers can make reading and writing fun, meaningful, and effective! This resource is correlated to College and Career Readiness and other state standards" -- Publisher.

"[This book] is a guide to teachers, librarians, administrators, and families to create the conditions for joyful reading ... with a clear understanding of the realities of today's classrooms and libraries"--Back cover.

"[This book is a] . . . guide for navigating the complexities of AI [artificial intelligence] in education. This . . . book provides practical strategies for incorporating AI tools into your teaching practices, while exploring the potential of AI to transform traditional models of teaching and learning. Discover how AI can help you create inclusive and accessible learning environments, personalize learning, reach more students, and get your time back"--OCLC.

"[The author] takes a future-oriented approach to technology integration in education. Through her training and speaking engagements, she equips educators worldwide to effectively use technology, including AI, in their classrooms. With [this book], she offers a thoughtful, practical guide for navigating the latest iteration of edtech. The key to successfully integrating any digital tool, [the author] says, is to focus on the deep learning and masterful pedagogy teachers can achieve with educational shifts, like the one the world is currently experiencing. Yes, things will change, but AI does not replace the need for well-trained and highly qualified teachers in the classroom. In fact, students need educators' guidance, now more than ever, to ensure they are prepared for the world of AI"--Amazon.

"Octavia E. Butler's works of science fiction invite readers to consider the structures of power in society and to ask what it means to be human. Butler addresses social justice issues such as poverty, racism, and violence against women and connects the history of slavery in the United States with speculation on a biologically altered future world. Presents strategies for teaching Butler in literature courses as well as courses designed for adult learners, preservice teachers, and students at historically black colleges and universities"--Amazon.