Annick Press has begun an ambitious new online program for middle
school and junior high schools students, teachers, librarians and
homeschoolers called the "LIVEbrary." The two-year program is funded
by a grant from the Canada Council for the Arts.

The first season begins October 15th with a 5-week program on Media
Awareness. Among others, it features media literacy pioneer Shari
Graydon, author of "Made You Look" and "In Your Face," books that
challenge kids to become aware of how advertisers try to manipulate
them.

The Series Librarian for the LIVEbrary program is Gary Price, editor
of ResourceShelf.com and director of information technology for
Internet search engine, ASK.com.

The LIVEbrary publishes a lesson plan each week that includes a
reading, discussion questions, an assignment, and a quiz. Students may
participate through the LIVEbrary blog, email, and/or live chat. Live
chats are every Thursday afternoon from 2-3 p.m. ET. The chats are put
on with assistance from Skype Technologies, makers of the popular
SKYPE Internet phone software, which recently introduced a new secure
Public Chat capability.

Teachers, librarians, parents and homeschoolers must register in
advance to participate in the LIVEbrary. More information, including
registration, instructions, and a complete schedule are available at
the LIVEbrary Blog <http://annickpress.blogspot.com> or via email from
LIVEbr...@annickpress.com.