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Kids These Days bull summer 2012 bull
Sharing Alaska Native Knowledge for (and with) youth
Imagination Library hits new high page 2
Youth-led Summer Projects page 3
Fairbanks Kuspuk Club page 4
Summer Reading page 5
The ldquoSharing Our Knowledgerdquo conference a four-day event highlighting and celebrating Tlingit Haida and Tsimshian Alaska Native history language education and traditional ecological knowledge took place in Sitka March 29 ndash April 1
The multi-disciplinary conference had Alaska Native tradition bearers academics elders fluent speakers and about 70 youth in attendance
The gathering is an opportunity to take stock of the present honor the past and carry forward cultural knowledge and heritage into the future
For complete conference information includ-
ing photos and session topics visithttpanknuafeduClanConference2
Watch various sessions from the conference online including the Aanka Xoodzi book panel for perspectives and insight into these fascinating Native cultures and what
they continue to provide for the fabric of Alaska
Conference panel for Aanka Xoodzi (l to r) Liz Dodd Paul Marks Ernestine Hayes Nora and RIchard Dauenhauer Kassie Littlefield Keri Eggleston Roby Littlefield Ethel Makinen Marsha Hotch Panelists discuss the process of producing Hayesrsquos Tlingit language version of Town Bear Forest Bear
Photos courtesy of Peter Metcalfe
Kids These Days bull summer 2012 bull
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2
A childrenrsquos literacy program continues to expand in Alaska with 18029 children now enrolled in 29 Imagination Libraries serv-ing 93 communities In the past year alone Imagination Library has sent 191910 books to Alaska children New Imagination Libraries were launched in April in Togiak Yukon Flats Copper River Valley and Anchor Point Delta Junction launched its Imagination Library in May Valdez expects to start theirs this summer with Galena and Tanana in process Imagination Library mails a brand new age appropriate book each month to every child from birth to age 5 who signs up for the program in their community regardless of family income There is no charge to participating families Best Beginnings and local com-munities raise funds to pay for the books mailing costs and family engagement activities The Dollywood Foundation manages the book delivery system
wwwBestBeginningsAlaskaorg
Imagination Library enrollment hits new highfrom Best Beginnings Alaska
Youth (ages 14-18) have the opportunity to join the Youth Alliance for a Healthier Alaska and other teens across the state to voice their ideas and opinions You can help shape the way the State of Alaska responds to important teen issues such as substance abuse suicide violence teen pregnancy sexually transmitted diseases and nutrition amp fitness
Applications are due no later than 5pm July 31st 2012 FInd out more and apply here
YAHA looking for teen opinions
Best Beginningsrsquo approach is that Imagination Library is more than a book delivery program
Itrsquos a way to get whole families and communities involved in early literacy ndash and help to ensure children
begin school ready to succeed
Nowand Then
When Best Beginnings took on the mission to expand Imagination in April 2009 there were just five affiliates ndash in Nome Fairbanks North Star Borough Hoonah Wain-
wright and Southeast ndash with 3673 children enrolled
It now reaches over 18000 children in 93 communities
Kids These Days bull summer 2012 bull
K T
D bull 3
Second Place for Best Education Reporting (RADIO) titled ldquoAdvertising in Schoolrdquo by Aviva Hirsch(Note This story aired on ldquoKids These Daysrdquo)
Second Place for Best Profile (RADIO) titled ldquoHi Irsquom Mattrdquo by Max Jungreis
Second Place for Best Ongoing Public Affairs program (RADIO)
Third Place for Best User-Submitted Online Package (ALL MEDIA) titled ldquoWhat was the last thing that made you
really happyrdquo
For more information on the awards visit alaskapresscluborg or listen to past award-winning
stories at the ATMI website
Alaska Teen Media Institute recognized by the Alaska Press Club
The Alaska Initiative for Community Engagement (Alaska ICE) offers $500 cash awards for qualified youth- led service projects three times a year Eligible projects involve youth-adult partnerships that plan and carry out community-based service activities
The window for summer projects has closed but if yoursquod like to be placed on the application list for fall contact Bridget Smith at (907) 463-1660 or bsmithaasborg
For community service ideas check out some of our past projects from 2010 and 2011
Apply for a Youth-led Community Project stipendwwwalaskaiceorg
Listen to ATMI shows and share your voice atwwwalaskateenmediaorg
A Few Recent Service ProjectsSeward Donations to a Community food bank
Old Harbor Choose Respect March to strengthen the values of our families and the values of our people
Sutton Sharing healthier ideas for for family nutrition
Cooper Landing Building a greenhouse and making trail improvements including new benches and birdhouses
Kids These Days bull summer 2012 bull
K T
D bull
4
Culture and art are two key ingredients for social and academic growth At Pearl Creek Elementary in Fairbanks and many schools throughout the state they also help to make learning fun and relevant for students
Pearl Creek Elementary School teachers Jackie Martin Mary Maisch and Kristi McEwen created Generational Threads Kuspuk Club as another way to infuse the arts and culture into their school to inspire students
The teachers received an Arts TOPs stipend from AASB in June 2011 They decided to form a sewing group for sixth grade students with adult mentors to help along the way ldquoOur goals were to provide opportunities for youth to participate in creative and cultural activities to work with positive role models and to experience the effects of a caring school communityrdquo Maisch shared
The six-month project (started in October) had the club meeting weekly with seven students (one boy and six girls) and six adults (three teachers one parent and two volunteers) working closely together
Pearl Creek Kuspuk Club lifts students builds relationships
The Spark Opportunity Challenge was a national social media campaign designed to spotlight youth-driven solutions and identify new ideas from young people from all walks of life The aim through video and text submissions was
to reconnect young people with the education training and comprehensive social supports critical for long-term employment and lifelong economic independence
The five winners areJustin Harris - Envision With Me
Jasmine Babers - Self Esteem MagazineBentrice Jusu - Both Hands
Ryan Dalton - The PUSH ProjectAnushka Das - Lessons of Katrina
Spark Opportunity Challenge announces winners
The project culminated in a potluck celebration held at the end of March Students proudly wore their hand-
made kuspuks and performed a traditional Yuprsquoik song and dance for the audience ldquoWe are hoping to provide a similar opportunity for a new group of students in the
coming yearrdquo said Maisch ldquoWe are very grateful to AASB for the successful launch of this wonderful project
for our studentsrdquo
The top-voted winners received an iPad start-up grants of $1500 and mentoring
from recognized business and policy lead-ers to see their ideas brought to life locally
Photos courtesy of
Malcolm McEwen
Kids These Days bull summer 2012 bull
K T
D bull 5
Congratulations to Kids These Days radio The Kids These Days radio team received the ldquoBest Ongoing Public Affairsrdquo program by the Alaska Press Club for the second year in a row
With interesting and relevant weekly topics and guests KTD radio has produced a host of excellent shows and collected numerous related resources Check out the KTD website to learn about topics like child obesity getting ready for college cultural education technology in the classroom and much more
wwwkidsthesedaysorg
At the KTD website you can browse and listen to previous shows post comments or questions and find services for families
KTD radio is an independently produced show underwritten with funding from AASBrsquos Alaska ICE
Kids These Days radio awarded top programwwwkidsthesedaysorg
Battle of the Books is an Alaskan reading motivation program popular with students teachers and parents
New lists of books for each level are compiled each year by a committee of librarians and teachers
View the tentative list for 2012-2013
Dream Big - Read this summer
Produced byThe Association of Alaska School Boardsrsquo Alaska Initiative for Community Engagement1111 West 9th Street Juneau AK 99801(907) 463-1660 Fax (907) 586-2995E-mail aasbaasborgWeb wwwalaskaiceorg
The content of this newsletter was developed under a grant from the US Department of Education However this content does not necessarily represent the policy of the US Department of Educa-
tion and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal government
The KTD production team (l to r) Jessica Cochran Sarah Gonzales and Shana Sheehy
Book Lists for Different Reading Levels
2012 Notable Books from the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)
Teacherrsquos Choices 2012 Reading Listfrom the Teachersrsquo Choices project
What a Small Worldfrom the Chlidrenrsquos Book Council
Middle School Booksfrom Talk Story an American IndianAlaska Native website
Kids These Days bull summer 2012 bull
K T
D bull
2
A childrenrsquos literacy program continues to expand in Alaska with 18029 children now enrolled in 29 Imagination Libraries serv-ing 93 communities In the past year alone Imagination Library has sent 191910 books to Alaska children New Imagination Libraries were launched in April in Togiak Yukon Flats Copper River Valley and Anchor Point Delta Junction launched its Imagination Library in May Valdez expects to start theirs this summer with Galena and Tanana in process Imagination Library mails a brand new age appropriate book each month to every child from birth to age 5 who signs up for the program in their community regardless of family income There is no charge to participating families Best Beginnings and local com-munities raise funds to pay for the books mailing costs and family engagement activities The Dollywood Foundation manages the book delivery system
wwwBestBeginningsAlaskaorg
Imagination Library enrollment hits new highfrom Best Beginnings Alaska
Youth (ages 14-18) have the opportunity to join the Youth Alliance for a Healthier Alaska and other teens across the state to voice their ideas and opinions You can help shape the way the State of Alaska responds to important teen issues such as substance abuse suicide violence teen pregnancy sexually transmitted diseases and nutrition amp fitness
Applications are due no later than 5pm July 31st 2012 FInd out more and apply here
YAHA looking for teen opinions
Best Beginningsrsquo approach is that Imagination Library is more than a book delivery program
Itrsquos a way to get whole families and communities involved in early literacy ndash and help to ensure children
begin school ready to succeed
Nowand Then
When Best Beginnings took on the mission to expand Imagination in April 2009 there were just five affiliates ndash in Nome Fairbanks North Star Borough Hoonah Wain-
wright and Southeast ndash with 3673 children enrolled
It now reaches over 18000 children in 93 communities
Kids These Days bull summer 2012 bull
K T
D bull 3
Second Place for Best Education Reporting (RADIO) titled ldquoAdvertising in Schoolrdquo by Aviva Hirsch(Note This story aired on ldquoKids These Daysrdquo)
Second Place for Best Profile (RADIO) titled ldquoHi Irsquom Mattrdquo by Max Jungreis
Second Place for Best Ongoing Public Affairs program (RADIO)
Third Place for Best User-Submitted Online Package (ALL MEDIA) titled ldquoWhat was the last thing that made you
really happyrdquo
For more information on the awards visit alaskapresscluborg or listen to past award-winning
stories at the ATMI website
Alaska Teen Media Institute recognized by the Alaska Press Club
The Alaska Initiative for Community Engagement (Alaska ICE) offers $500 cash awards for qualified youth- led service projects three times a year Eligible projects involve youth-adult partnerships that plan and carry out community-based service activities
The window for summer projects has closed but if yoursquod like to be placed on the application list for fall contact Bridget Smith at (907) 463-1660 or bsmithaasborg
For community service ideas check out some of our past projects from 2010 and 2011
Apply for a Youth-led Community Project stipendwwwalaskaiceorg
Listen to ATMI shows and share your voice atwwwalaskateenmediaorg
A Few Recent Service ProjectsSeward Donations to a Community food bank
Old Harbor Choose Respect March to strengthen the values of our families and the values of our people
Sutton Sharing healthier ideas for for family nutrition
Cooper Landing Building a greenhouse and making trail improvements including new benches and birdhouses
Kids These Days bull summer 2012 bull
K T
D bull
4
Culture and art are two key ingredients for social and academic growth At Pearl Creek Elementary in Fairbanks and many schools throughout the state they also help to make learning fun and relevant for students
Pearl Creek Elementary School teachers Jackie Martin Mary Maisch and Kristi McEwen created Generational Threads Kuspuk Club as another way to infuse the arts and culture into their school to inspire students
The teachers received an Arts TOPs stipend from AASB in June 2011 They decided to form a sewing group for sixth grade students with adult mentors to help along the way ldquoOur goals were to provide opportunities for youth to participate in creative and cultural activities to work with positive role models and to experience the effects of a caring school communityrdquo Maisch shared
The six-month project (started in October) had the club meeting weekly with seven students (one boy and six girls) and six adults (three teachers one parent and two volunteers) working closely together
Pearl Creek Kuspuk Club lifts students builds relationships
The Spark Opportunity Challenge was a national social media campaign designed to spotlight youth-driven solutions and identify new ideas from young people from all walks of life The aim through video and text submissions was
to reconnect young people with the education training and comprehensive social supports critical for long-term employment and lifelong economic independence
The five winners areJustin Harris - Envision With Me
Jasmine Babers - Self Esteem MagazineBentrice Jusu - Both Hands
Ryan Dalton - The PUSH ProjectAnushka Das - Lessons of Katrina
Spark Opportunity Challenge announces winners
The project culminated in a potluck celebration held at the end of March Students proudly wore their hand-
made kuspuks and performed a traditional Yuprsquoik song and dance for the audience ldquoWe are hoping to provide a similar opportunity for a new group of students in the
coming yearrdquo said Maisch ldquoWe are very grateful to AASB for the successful launch of this wonderful project
for our studentsrdquo
The top-voted winners received an iPad start-up grants of $1500 and mentoring
from recognized business and policy lead-ers to see their ideas brought to life locally
Photos courtesy of
Malcolm McEwen
Kids These Days bull summer 2012 bull
K T
D bull 5
Congratulations to Kids These Days radio The Kids These Days radio team received the ldquoBest Ongoing Public Affairsrdquo program by the Alaska Press Club for the second year in a row
With interesting and relevant weekly topics and guests KTD radio has produced a host of excellent shows and collected numerous related resources Check out the KTD website to learn about topics like child obesity getting ready for college cultural education technology in the classroom and much more
wwwkidsthesedaysorg
At the KTD website you can browse and listen to previous shows post comments or questions and find services for families
KTD radio is an independently produced show underwritten with funding from AASBrsquos Alaska ICE
Kids These Days radio awarded top programwwwkidsthesedaysorg
Battle of the Books is an Alaskan reading motivation program popular with students teachers and parents
New lists of books for each level are compiled each year by a committee of librarians and teachers
View the tentative list for 2012-2013
Dream Big - Read this summer
Produced byThe Association of Alaska School Boardsrsquo Alaska Initiative for Community Engagement1111 West 9th Street Juneau AK 99801(907) 463-1660 Fax (907) 586-2995E-mail aasbaasborgWeb wwwalaskaiceorg
The content of this newsletter was developed under a grant from the US Department of Education However this content does not necessarily represent the policy of the US Department of Educa-
tion and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal government
The KTD production team (l to r) Jessica Cochran Sarah Gonzales and Shana Sheehy
Book Lists for Different Reading Levels
2012 Notable Books from the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)
Teacherrsquos Choices 2012 Reading Listfrom the Teachersrsquo Choices project
What a Small Worldfrom the Chlidrenrsquos Book Council
Middle School Booksfrom Talk Story an American IndianAlaska Native website
Kids These Days bull summer 2012 bull
K T
D bull 3
Second Place for Best Education Reporting (RADIO) titled ldquoAdvertising in Schoolrdquo by Aviva Hirsch(Note This story aired on ldquoKids These Daysrdquo)
Second Place for Best Profile (RADIO) titled ldquoHi Irsquom Mattrdquo by Max Jungreis
Second Place for Best Ongoing Public Affairs program (RADIO)
Third Place for Best User-Submitted Online Package (ALL MEDIA) titled ldquoWhat was the last thing that made you
really happyrdquo
For more information on the awards visit alaskapresscluborg or listen to past award-winning
stories at the ATMI website
Alaska Teen Media Institute recognized by the Alaska Press Club
The Alaska Initiative for Community Engagement (Alaska ICE) offers $500 cash awards for qualified youth- led service projects three times a year Eligible projects involve youth-adult partnerships that plan and carry out community-based service activities
The window for summer projects has closed but if yoursquod like to be placed on the application list for fall contact Bridget Smith at (907) 463-1660 or bsmithaasborg
For community service ideas check out some of our past projects from 2010 and 2011
Apply for a Youth-led Community Project stipendwwwalaskaiceorg
Listen to ATMI shows and share your voice atwwwalaskateenmediaorg
A Few Recent Service ProjectsSeward Donations to a Community food bank
Old Harbor Choose Respect March to strengthen the values of our families and the values of our people
Sutton Sharing healthier ideas for for family nutrition
Cooper Landing Building a greenhouse and making trail improvements including new benches and birdhouses
Kids These Days bull summer 2012 bull
K T
D bull
4
Culture and art are two key ingredients for social and academic growth At Pearl Creek Elementary in Fairbanks and many schools throughout the state they also help to make learning fun and relevant for students
Pearl Creek Elementary School teachers Jackie Martin Mary Maisch and Kristi McEwen created Generational Threads Kuspuk Club as another way to infuse the arts and culture into their school to inspire students
The teachers received an Arts TOPs stipend from AASB in June 2011 They decided to form a sewing group for sixth grade students with adult mentors to help along the way ldquoOur goals were to provide opportunities for youth to participate in creative and cultural activities to work with positive role models and to experience the effects of a caring school communityrdquo Maisch shared
The six-month project (started in October) had the club meeting weekly with seven students (one boy and six girls) and six adults (three teachers one parent and two volunteers) working closely together
Pearl Creek Kuspuk Club lifts students builds relationships
The Spark Opportunity Challenge was a national social media campaign designed to spotlight youth-driven solutions and identify new ideas from young people from all walks of life The aim through video and text submissions was
to reconnect young people with the education training and comprehensive social supports critical for long-term employment and lifelong economic independence
The five winners areJustin Harris - Envision With Me
Jasmine Babers - Self Esteem MagazineBentrice Jusu - Both Hands
Ryan Dalton - The PUSH ProjectAnushka Das - Lessons of Katrina
Spark Opportunity Challenge announces winners
The project culminated in a potluck celebration held at the end of March Students proudly wore their hand-
made kuspuks and performed a traditional Yuprsquoik song and dance for the audience ldquoWe are hoping to provide a similar opportunity for a new group of students in the
coming yearrdquo said Maisch ldquoWe are very grateful to AASB for the successful launch of this wonderful project
for our studentsrdquo
The top-voted winners received an iPad start-up grants of $1500 and mentoring
from recognized business and policy lead-ers to see their ideas brought to life locally
Photos courtesy of
Malcolm McEwen
Kids These Days bull summer 2012 bull
K T
D bull 5
Congratulations to Kids These Days radio The Kids These Days radio team received the ldquoBest Ongoing Public Affairsrdquo program by the Alaska Press Club for the second year in a row
With interesting and relevant weekly topics and guests KTD radio has produced a host of excellent shows and collected numerous related resources Check out the KTD website to learn about topics like child obesity getting ready for college cultural education technology in the classroom and much more
wwwkidsthesedaysorg
At the KTD website you can browse and listen to previous shows post comments or questions and find services for families
KTD radio is an independently produced show underwritten with funding from AASBrsquos Alaska ICE
Kids These Days radio awarded top programwwwkidsthesedaysorg
Battle of the Books is an Alaskan reading motivation program popular with students teachers and parents
New lists of books for each level are compiled each year by a committee of librarians and teachers
View the tentative list for 2012-2013
Dream Big - Read this summer
Produced byThe Association of Alaska School Boardsrsquo Alaska Initiative for Community Engagement1111 West 9th Street Juneau AK 99801(907) 463-1660 Fax (907) 586-2995E-mail aasbaasborgWeb wwwalaskaiceorg
The content of this newsletter was developed under a grant from the US Department of Education However this content does not necessarily represent the policy of the US Department of Educa-
tion and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal government
The KTD production team (l to r) Jessica Cochran Sarah Gonzales and Shana Sheehy
Book Lists for Different Reading Levels
2012 Notable Books from the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)
Teacherrsquos Choices 2012 Reading Listfrom the Teachersrsquo Choices project
What a Small Worldfrom the Chlidrenrsquos Book Council
Middle School Booksfrom Talk Story an American IndianAlaska Native website
Kids These Days bull summer 2012 bull
K T
D bull
4
Culture and art are two key ingredients for social and academic growth At Pearl Creek Elementary in Fairbanks and many schools throughout the state they also help to make learning fun and relevant for students
Pearl Creek Elementary School teachers Jackie Martin Mary Maisch and Kristi McEwen created Generational Threads Kuspuk Club as another way to infuse the arts and culture into their school to inspire students
The teachers received an Arts TOPs stipend from AASB in June 2011 They decided to form a sewing group for sixth grade students with adult mentors to help along the way ldquoOur goals were to provide opportunities for youth to participate in creative and cultural activities to work with positive role models and to experience the effects of a caring school communityrdquo Maisch shared
The six-month project (started in October) had the club meeting weekly with seven students (one boy and six girls) and six adults (three teachers one parent and two volunteers) working closely together
Pearl Creek Kuspuk Club lifts students builds relationships
The Spark Opportunity Challenge was a national social media campaign designed to spotlight youth-driven solutions and identify new ideas from young people from all walks of life The aim through video and text submissions was
to reconnect young people with the education training and comprehensive social supports critical for long-term employment and lifelong economic independence
The five winners areJustin Harris - Envision With Me
Jasmine Babers - Self Esteem MagazineBentrice Jusu - Both Hands
Ryan Dalton - The PUSH ProjectAnushka Das - Lessons of Katrina
Spark Opportunity Challenge announces winners
The project culminated in a potluck celebration held at the end of March Students proudly wore their hand-
made kuspuks and performed a traditional Yuprsquoik song and dance for the audience ldquoWe are hoping to provide a similar opportunity for a new group of students in the
coming yearrdquo said Maisch ldquoWe are very grateful to AASB for the successful launch of this wonderful project
for our studentsrdquo
The top-voted winners received an iPad start-up grants of $1500 and mentoring
from recognized business and policy lead-ers to see their ideas brought to life locally
Photos courtesy of
Malcolm McEwen
Kids These Days bull summer 2012 bull
K T
D bull 5
Congratulations to Kids These Days radio The Kids These Days radio team received the ldquoBest Ongoing Public Affairsrdquo program by the Alaska Press Club for the second year in a row
With interesting and relevant weekly topics and guests KTD radio has produced a host of excellent shows and collected numerous related resources Check out the KTD website to learn about topics like child obesity getting ready for college cultural education technology in the classroom and much more
wwwkidsthesedaysorg
At the KTD website you can browse and listen to previous shows post comments or questions and find services for families
KTD radio is an independently produced show underwritten with funding from AASBrsquos Alaska ICE
Kids These Days radio awarded top programwwwkidsthesedaysorg
Battle of the Books is an Alaskan reading motivation program popular with students teachers and parents
New lists of books for each level are compiled each year by a committee of librarians and teachers
View the tentative list for 2012-2013
Dream Big - Read this summer
Produced byThe Association of Alaska School Boardsrsquo Alaska Initiative for Community Engagement1111 West 9th Street Juneau AK 99801(907) 463-1660 Fax (907) 586-2995E-mail aasbaasborgWeb wwwalaskaiceorg
The content of this newsletter was developed under a grant from the US Department of Education However this content does not necessarily represent the policy of the US Department of Educa-
tion and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal government
The KTD production team (l to r) Jessica Cochran Sarah Gonzales and Shana Sheehy
Book Lists for Different Reading Levels
2012 Notable Books from the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)
Teacherrsquos Choices 2012 Reading Listfrom the Teachersrsquo Choices project
What a Small Worldfrom the Chlidrenrsquos Book Council
Middle School Booksfrom Talk Story an American IndianAlaska Native website
Kids These Days bull summer 2012 bull
K T
D bull 5
Congratulations to Kids These Days radio The Kids These Days radio team received the ldquoBest Ongoing Public Affairsrdquo program by the Alaska Press Club for the second year in a row
With interesting and relevant weekly topics and guests KTD radio has produced a host of excellent shows and collected numerous related resources Check out the KTD website to learn about topics like child obesity getting ready for college cultural education technology in the classroom and much more
wwwkidsthesedaysorg
At the KTD website you can browse and listen to previous shows post comments or questions and find services for families
KTD radio is an independently produced show underwritten with funding from AASBrsquos Alaska ICE
Kids These Days radio awarded top programwwwkidsthesedaysorg
Battle of the Books is an Alaskan reading motivation program popular with students teachers and parents
New lists of books for each level are compiled each year by a committee of librarians and teachers
View the tentative list for 2012-2013
Dream Big - Read this summer
Produced byThe Association of Alaska School Boardsrsquo Alaska Initiative for Community Engagement1111 West 9th Street Juneau AK 99801(907) 463-1660 Fax (907) 586-2995E-mail aasbaasborgWeb wwwalaskaiceorg
The content of this newsletter was developed under a grant from the US Department of Education However this content does not necessarily represent the policy of the US Department of Educa-
tion and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal government
The KTD production team (l to r) Jessica Cochran Sarah Gonzales and Shana Sheehy
Book Lists for Different Reading Levels
2012 Notable Books from the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)
Teacherrsquos Choices 2012 Reading Listfrom the Teachersrsquo Choices project
What a Small Worldfrom the Chlidrenrsquos Book Council
Middle School Booksfrom Talk Story an American IndianAlaska Native website
