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From picturebooks to websites, this Annotated Bibliography with thirty entries has something for everyone!

A is for Author! A school covers its doors with authors and Illustrators , A to Z

A number of years ago, my principal toured another elementary school where every classroom door was covered with student work, usually a response to literature, backed by brightly colored paper, and then sealed with plastic for protection. In the beginning, this task was overwhelming for some teachers: just getting the paper on the door and then the plastic - - whew! Well, it has been at least five years since we began decorating our doors at P. S. 160. As I was thinking about ways to promote literacy throughout the school, I wondered, “Why not have all the doors reflect a theme?”. As my wheels turned, A is for Author! started to take shape.


Home Standard #1 Use of Information & Ideas A. Efficient and Ethical Information Seeking Behavior B. Literacy & Reading C. Access to Information D. Stimulating Learning Environment Standard #2 Teaching & Learning A. Knowledge of Learners and Learning B. Effective & Knowledgeable Teacher C. Information Literacy Curriculum Standard #3 Collaboration & Leadership A. Connection with Library Community B. Instructional Partner C. Educational Leader Standard #4 Program Administration A. Managing Information Resources: Selecting, Organizing, Using B. Managing Program Resources: Human, Financial, Physical C. Comprehensive and Collaborative Strategic Planning and Assessment Resume Available upon request Competency Checklist	B. Literacy & Reading From picturebooks to websites, this Annotated Bibliography with thirty entries has something for everyone! A is for Author! A school covers its doors with authors and Illustrators , A to Z A number of years ago, my principal toured another elementary school where every classroom door was covered with student work, usually a response to literature, backed by brightly colored paper, and then sealed with plastic for protection. In the beginning, this task was overwhelming for some teachers: just getting the paper on the door and then the plastic - - whew! Well, it has been at least five years since we began decorating our doors at P. S. 160. As I was thinking about ways to promote literacy throughout the school, I wondered, “Why not have all the doors reflect a theme?”. As my wheels turned, A is for Author! started to take shape.
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