PinnedCherie BellTeacher Librarians: The Aunty of the SchoolIf the classroom teacher is the ‘school parent’, then the teacher-librarian is an aunty. They are a caring, supportive presence in a…4 min read·Jul 13, 2022----
Cherie BellVisual Literacy Library SessionI currently work part-time for a boys’ catholic school and spend time in both the Early Years (EY) and Middle Years (MY) libraries. I have…3 min read·Mar 29, 2023----
Cherie BellMicro Book Review: ‘When Stars Are Scattered’, by Victoria Jamieson and Omar MohamedIf you liked New Kid (by Jerry Craft), then I think you’ll also enjoy When Stars Are Scattered. It’s a a possbile cure for entitlement.2 min read·Nov 28, 2022----
Cherie BellMicro Book Review: ‘Invisible Women’, by Caroline Criado-PerezThis is a thoroughly-researched exploration of how women are trying to fit into a world designed by and for men. Topics include public…2 min read·Nov 24, 2022----
Cherie BellTeaching children to readI just binged this entire podcast series in a morning.2 min read·Nov 21, 2022----
Cherie BellMale Teacher Librarians: rare or endangered?Earlier this year I wrote an article for the Students Need School Libraries campaign that highlighted the wonderful work done by teacher…7 min read·Nov 15, 2022--2--2
Cherie BellMicro Book Review: “Barefoot Kids”, by Scott PapeBarefoot Kids has sparked some really interesting conversations at our house.2 min read·Nov 14, 2022--1--1
Cherie BellMicro Book Review: First Phone, by Catherine PearlmanI want my kids to be ‘the last one’ to get a mobile phone.2 min read·Nov 8, 2022----
Cherie BellIs it a long picture book or a short novel?A few weeks ago one of my sisters asked for recommendations for longer books to read at bedtime to her almost 6-year-old. At about school…5 min read·Nov 3, 2022----
Cherie BellMicro Book Review: ‘A Twist of the Knife’, by Anthony HorowitzIt’s so exciting when a much anticipated book is released and turns up in your stack of library reservations.1 min read·Nov 3, 2022----