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Blog-Blog: Book Lovers' Online Gallery Launch

November 13, 2007

In honor of Children's Book Week, Washington College launched Blog-Blog: Book Lovers' Online Gallery with a kickoff celebration in Miller Library's Beck Lab. The blog site features online children's book reviews written by Washington College faculty and students. It will serve as a valuable and ever-expanding resource for children, teachers, parents and librarians.

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Laura Rikus '08, Natalie Eder '08, and Laura Messerly '08 (Elementary Education Interns) flip through a children's book.
Laura Rikus '08, Natalie Eder '08, and Laura Messerly '08 (Elementary Education Interns) flip through a children's book.
Shelby Billups peruses the site with Elementary Education Intern, Erin Beskid '08
Shelby Billups peruses the site with Elementary Education Intern, Erin Beskid '08.
Mandi Kingeter '09 and Nikki Palmer '10 check out their reviews.
Mandi Kingeter '09 and Nikki Palmer '10 check out their reviews.
Kim Freeman and Becky Gray '09 were children's book review contributors to Blog Blog.
Kim Freeman and Becky Gray '09 were children's book review contributors to Blog Blog.
Meghan Luterzo '09, Staci Banks '09, and Kali Brown '10 search for new titles from Blog Blog
Meghan Luterzo '09, Staci Banks '09, and Kali Brown '10 search for new titles from Blog Blog.
One of the many colorful posters created by Dr. Marciano's Children's Literature students. The artwork is reminiscent of children's author and illustrator, Eric Carle's work: hand made paper then used for collage. The posters were designed to encourage recreational reading.
One of the many colorful posters created by Dr. Marciano's Children's Literature students. The artwork is reminiscent of children's author and illustrator, Eric Carle's work: hand made paper then used for collage. The posters were designed to encourage recreational reading.
Kim Freeman demonstrates Blog Blog to Cheri Whittmann (MD State Department of Education).
Kim Freeman demonstrates Blog Blog to Cheri Whittmann (MD State Department of Education).
Dr. Deb Marciano, Coordinator of Elementary Education and Associate Professor of Education, introduces the Blog website which consists of children's book reviews by Washington College students and faculty.
Dr. Deb Marciano, Coordinator of Elementary Education and Associate Professor of Education, introduces the Blog website which consists of children's book reviews by Washington College students and faculty.
Laura Rikus '08 and Natalie Eder '08 were part of the first group of children book reviewers for the blog.
Laura Rikus '08 and Natalie Eder '08 were part of the first group of children book reviewers for the blog.
Katie Coursey '09 explains how the Blog Blog book reviews can be an instructional tool for educators, and a recreational resource for family reading time.
Katie Coursey '09 explains how the Blog Blog book reviews can be an instructional tool for educators, and a recreational resource for family reading time.
Becky Gray '09 and Amanda Sorflaten '09 check the status of their blog.
Becky Gray '09 and Amanda Sorflaten '09 check the status of their blog.

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