But I suspect that there are some "fangled things" I could share, even if only general ideas. And sometimes I come across a product that looks really interesting, even if I have no experience with it. And I frequently hear other educators make recommendations for this, that, or the other. So having a forum, like this blog, to share that would probably be a good thing.

Also, add your 2¢ here as well. If you had a good or bad experience with a particular product, share it in a comment. But please avoid "bashing"" products: just share the general facts of your experience with a that is mentioned or the company that produced it.

To visit The Shopping Cart, click on the link or the picture. Now, with this resource, perhaps I'll have fewer long emails to send. :o)

And of course this tool is not just limited to the media specialists. Teachers can use tools like this to promote subject-specific reading. Principals may want to recommend books to parents. Guidance counselors may want to have recommended readings. I encourage you to explore age-appropriate social sites that promote reading!

You could include a widget on your site, like the one you see below from my list of books I plan to read. Your bookshelf widget can display books you have read, are reading, plan to read, are your favorite books. You can even assign tags to books, like "SummerReading" and display just the books with that specific tag. You can also customize the look of the widget on your blog as well.

This resource is no exception and is primarily a collection of teacher blogs and other blog-related materials. Almost, if not all, of the sites and resources presented here do not cost you anything! And, if nothing else, you can get some really good ideas for your own blog.

This will be a growing list as people suggest new items to be added.