The document provides resources for accessing the Common Core standards and professional development webinars on implementing the standards in libraries. It also lists blogs, websites and tools for selecting nonfiction works and developing reader's advisory services aligned with the Common Core, including pairing fiction with related nonfiction topics for booktalks, displays and book clubs.

1. Common Core

2. Access the Standards
 CCSS
 Ct Dept of Education

3. Common Core Webinars
 Booklist Webinars
 School Library Journal Webcasts

4. Publisher/Professional Resources
 Booklist Resources
 Common Core for Public Libraries
(State Library)
 Scholastic

5. Reader’s Advisory/Resources
 Common Core Nonfiction (blog)
 Interesting Nonfiction for Kids (I.N.K.)
 The Uncommon Corps (blog)
 The Classroom Bookshelf
 Tools for Reading, Writing, & Thinking (graphic
organizers)

6. Ideas
 Carolee Dean – Author Panel Idea

“Many contemporary works of fiction may serve as a springboard
for exploring non-fiction sources. “
 Pairings

Compare nonfiction choices with fiction/documentaries/Youtube
clips/interactive websites/newspaper articles & images/primary
sources (audio or print interviews).
• Displays
• Booktalks
• Book Clubs

7. Ideas
 Carolee Dean – Author Panel Idea

“Many contemporary works of fiction may serve as a springboard
for exploring non-fiction sources. “
 Pairings

Compare nonfiction choices with fiction/documentaries/Youtube
clips/interactive websites/newspaper articles & images/primary
sources (audio or print interviews).
• Displays
• Booktalks
• Book Clubs