16. Partnering for Literacy: Why ELA Teachers and Media Specialists Make the Perfect Team with Kimberly Dyar

Creating Joyful Readers

Are you making the most of the resources available within your media center? Your media center specialist is a tremendous resource for your instructional planning and for connecting students with joyful reading experiences. I hope that today's conversation with Kimberly Dyar fills you with ideas and inspiration.

Resources Mentioned:

The Arrival by Shaun Tan - https://amzn.to/4eZ56Xz

The Awakening of Malcolm X by Ilyasah Shabazz and Tiffany D. Jackson - https://amzn.to/48qsQ4n

Learning Commons Inspiration from Monticello High School - https://youtu.be/ilQwPzy6mos?si=HM9m0V-A-SC-FL7i

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You can contact Kimberly via email if you have any questions for her - [e-mail]

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