K-12 School & Library Resources News

Arabic board books, "Al-Qunfudh Kiwi" (Kiwi the Hedgehog) and "Alif-Ba-Ta al-Haywanat" (A-B-C Animals)

Selecting kids’ books in Arabic

by Melanie Magidow
This article provides information and resources for librarians looking to purchase and provide books and other content formats in Arabic for young audiences. The first part briefly describes the linguistic context. The second part outlines some choices for locating and acquiring resources.
pebblego

Back to school with PebbleGo and PebbleGo Next

by Ann Kaste
As the school year approaches, educators are encouraged to incorporate the Minnesota standards regarding Indigenous Peoples’ History into their curriculum. PebbleGo Next offers a valuable resource for introducing this and many other topics to young learners.
Children enjoying a ride at the State Fair at dusk.

Gear up for August at the library

by Zach Miller
There's plenty for libraries to get ready for next month. Two months of summer have come and gone, and the school year is fast approaching. Next month, we'll celebrate getting back to school, Women's Equality Day, and the Minnesota State Fair.
Screen grab of a promotional OHE flyer

Minnesota Office of Higher Education provides FAFSA completion resources

by Zach Miller
Completing the FAFSA can be a long and challenging process for future college students and their families, but doing so is essential to attending college affordably. The Office of Higher Education offers a wide range of resources to make the process easier.
Handouts from Teen Lit Con

So cool: Teen Lit Con 2024

by Mindy Braun
This year's edition of the Twin Cities Teen Lit Con was held Saturday, April 27, at Edina High School. Simply put, it was a fantastic event. And best of all, it was completely free!
Duluth cooking class, 1920s

New Resource Pack for schools: Food, Nutrition, and Cooking

by Stephanie Hess, Molly Huber, Ann Kaste, Carla Pfahl, Beth Staats
Minitex staff and librarians who work with eLibraryMN, Ebooks Minnesota, Minnesota Digital Library, and Resource Sharing have come together to create Resource Packs* for Minnesota schools! This month's pack features fiction, nonfiction, and primary sources about food, nutrition, and cooking.
First football team of Thief River Falls, c. 1900

New Resource Pack for schools: Sports and Sports History

by Ann Kaste, Stephanie Hess, Beth Staats, Molly Huber
Minitex staff and librarians who work with eLibraryMN, Ebooks Minnesota, Minnesota Digital Library, and Resource Sharing have come together to create Resource Packs* for Minnesota schools! This month's pack features fiction, nonfiction, and primary sources about sports and sports history.
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