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Bookmarks covered new releases and trends in the K-12 education-publishing arena. Educators and policy experts rounded out the blog with their periodic book reviews. This blog is no longer being updated.

Education Seeking the Top Score (Part I)
BookMarks interviews Debbie Stier about her new book The Perfect Score Project: Uncovering the Secrets of the SAT (Harmony, 2014).
Helen Yoshida, March 26, 2014
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3 min read
Curriculum Call for Publishers to Eliminate Gender-Specific Books
The Let Toys Be Toys campaign's newest initiative is Let Books Be Books, pushing for publishers to drop gender-specific labels on books.
Marlena Chertock, March 25, 2014
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1 min read
Equity & Diversity Q&A: Lora Bartlett on Migrant Teachers: How American Schools Import Labor
BookMarks interviews Lora Bartlett about her new book, Migrant Teachers: How American Schools Import Labor (Harvard University Press, December 2013).
Mary Hendrie, March 24, 2014
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6 min read
Education Friday Reading Roundup
In this week's Roundup, we look at the underrepresentation of people of color in children's books, digital humanities, and World Poetry Day.
Mary Hendrie, March 21, 2014
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2 min read
Education Friday Reading Roundup
In this week's Roundup, we look at libraries, book awards, and Women's History Month.
Mary Hendrie, March 14, 2014
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2 min read
Reading & Literacy Get Your Slice of π Today
Celebrate Pi Day with books, music, activities, and resources.
Helen Yoshida, March 14, 2014
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1 min read
Education Digital Age Teaching & Leadership
Three new books tackle what it means to teach and lead "in a digital age."
Amy Wickner, March 13, 2014
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4 min read
Education Studying Play in 'The Art of Play'
A new book by Anna R. Beresin examines play, recess, and creativity from several angles.
Amy Wickner, March 11, 2014
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3 min read
Education Friday Reading Roundup
In this week's Roundup, we look at the SATs, Dr. Seuss, and moral value of literature.
Mary Hendrie, March 7, 2014
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2 min read
Education Library of Congress Chooses New Venue for National Book Festival
Library of Congress to host literary birthday celebrations honoring three influential American authors and choose a new venue for the 2014 National Book Festival.
Helen Yoshida, March 4, 2014
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1 min read
Curriculum Teaching Books Collaboratively
A new issue of English Journal centers on teachers using fiction and nonfiction to work together across subject areas.
Amy Wickner, February 25, 2014
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3 min read
Education Friday Reading Roundup
In this week's Roundup, we look at role of academics in public discourse, how to engage younger readers, and the intersection of gender and YA publishing.
Mary Hendrie, February 21, 2014
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2 min read
School Climate & Safety New Book Offers Steps for School Violence Prevention
In response to a number of mass school shootings, many books have come out addressing the topic of school violence. Educators may feel the need to become versed in violence prevention. A new book from Andra Medea, an expert in conflict management, offers specific steps educators can use to subdue violent or angry students.
Marlena Chertock, February 21, 2014
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1 min read
School Climate & Safety Friday Reading Roundup
In this week's Roundup, we look at "literary Darwinism," the inner-workings of teenage boys, and the "best of" in young adult reading.
Mary Hendrie, February 14, 2014
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1 min read
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