Alkek Library . Arlene Salazar

07/10/2018

Here's the most recent research on screens — just in time for summer, when kids are sure to have them out.

07/06/2018

Raising Kids Who Want To Read — Even During The Summer | "Raising Kids Who Read: What Parents and Teachers Can Do" by Daniel Willingham is available at http://catalog.library.txstate.edu/search/?searchtype=X&SORT=D&searcharg=9781118769720+&searchscope=1&submit=Search

Long summer days leave lots of time for books. What's the best way to encourage kids to take advantage of that time?

06/26/2018

We have Anti-Defamation League's Secondary Level Anti-bias 5-unit set (1. Building a strong foundation; 2. Cultural identity and values; 3. Analyzing information; 4. Identifying and examining bias; 5. Challenging bias) available for checkout from Alkek Library, Texas State Universitybrary http://catalog.library.txstate.edu/record=b4655683~S1a

06/20/2018

In observance of , pick up books at Alkek Library, Texas State University https://bit.ly/2MJt7oL

06/18/2018

Get a jumpstart on avoiding the with juvenile books at Alkek Library, Texas State University http://tinyurl.com/alkek-newjuv http://guides.library.txstate.edu/juvenileliterature/websites … You can bring in a TexShare from your public library to checkout our books too!

06/18/2018

06/18/2018

06/15/2018

"I am Peace" by Susan Verde and Peter Reynolds -- available at Alkek Library, Texas State University http://catalog.library.txstate.edu/record=b3990531~S1a …

On this episode of Read Out Loud, author Susan Verde reads I AM PEACE! Learn what mindfulness means and find some new ways to stay calm.

06/15/2018

Bertolt: An Uncommonly Tender Illustrated Story of Love, Loss, and Savoring Solitude Without Suffering Loneliness and available at http://catalog.library.txstate.edu/record=b4561295~S1a Alkek Library, Texas State University

Wisdom on mortality and the aliveness of the heart from an ancient tree and the boy who loved it.

06/15/2018

"Healthy Cooking & Nutrition for College Students: How Not to Gain the Freshman 15" print/eBook at Alkek Library, Texas State University https://bit.ly/2JEUJxn

06/01/2018

As part of a school change agent project, Madison McDermott from Shanty Bay, Ontario wrote and illustrated a children’s book about a local person’s struggles with mental health and addictions. https://www.orokidsrun.com/you-are-never-alone.html

Grade 5 Shanty Bay Public School student, Madison McDermott, wrote and illustrated a new book titled You Are Never Alone that explores the challenges of living with mental health issues and addictions. The book will be distributed to all schools throughout Simcoe County.

06/01/2018

"That's right, Summer is here! So avoid the by keeping kiddos reading; Alkek Library, Texas State University's Juvenile Collection can help with that! http://guides.library.txstate.edu/juvenileliterature

A Newbery medalist’s novel about a week at the beach, a graphic novel about a budding guitarist stuck home while her best friend is at camp, and stories of one neighborhood’s summer antics.