My latest mentor question:

Jacquie,

A good article on the importance of school libraries:

Education Week
Proficient Readers Need Good School Libraries
By Gaby Chapman

Is this the kind of article I should email my Principal and Superintendent?

I’ve only read half the article so far – but I am very impressed with it.   Will read the rest tonight.

Absolutely – this would be a terrific article to pass on to your admin.  Because they are so busy – you could give them a brief “executive summary”.

I’d email them the link and let them know that you have also sent them a print copy.  Before you put the print copy in their mailboxes, you should highlight the title and some pertinent sentences.  They are more likely to take the time to read the whole article if the most important details stand out.   And if they never get around to reading the whole thing – at least they’ve read the most important bits.