Blogs and Blog Readers

Blogs and Blog Readers

I chose the Blog Reader "My Feedly."  I liked it because it was easy to use and free.  I searched "library" as my topic and I had many choices.  I quickly was able to locate "The Daring Librarian", Gwyneth Jones, who I follow on Twitter.  She is a wonderful resource with 3,000 followers.  She has articles about Flocabulary, MLK, and a must read titled "Do NOT read this Blog Post."

Next, I'll highlight 5 blogs that I chose to follow:

1. http://librarybulletinboards.blogspot.com- This blog has great bulletin board ideas for a library. The "Hats Off To Reading" could be used in March for Read Across America Day when we celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday!

2. http://www.abbythelibrarian.com/This is a book review blog.  I love the way she has it set up:  book talk, my thoughts, and read alikes.  I am a big proponent of giving readers "read alikes" so they always have a book to read next.

3.http://www.mightylittlelibrarian.com/This blog contains what is happening at Tiffany's school.  She has been a librarian for eight years. Tiffany Whitehead's blog inspired me because she feels that being a librarian is a calling and I love her inspirational quotes.

4.http://blbooks.blogspot.com/- Becky's blog contains book reviews.  I chose this because I found her 2017 War Bingo Card very interesting.  I think a game format like this can encourage readers to read more and to choose books that they might not necessarily read if it wasn't for the game.  This is a great idea that could be changed to another topic!

5. http://www.nikkidrobertson.com/- Nikki is a high school librarian who has a blog containing thoughts on politics to how she remodeled her library over winter break.  I chose this blog because the first post was about finding books for ESL students and that is my passion.  Also, I liked that she interested in how girls and different ethnic groups are represented in books.

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