The first season began in October 2007 with a 5-week program on Media Awareness, featuring media literacy pioneer Shari Graydon. For a complete listing of books, and lesson plans, CLICK HERE.

• Season Two begins in April 2008 with a series on World History featuring the seven authors and books below

• NEW for the Second Season: LIVEbrary On Demand! Classrooms can arrange for author visits using a wide range of chat or instant messenger programs (not just Skype) at a time that is convenient for their classrooms.

• Both the World History authors and the Media Literacy authors from the First Season are available through the LIVEbrary On Demand program. Annick will continue adding at least five authors per season to the program.

• LIVEbrary On Demand authors receive special training in online communications technologies and protocols. Their books are transformed into LIVEbrary lesson plans designed for Middle School and Junior High School teachers and students.

• Teachers, librarians, and media specialists are encouraged to email LIVEbrary@AnnickPress.com for a technology review and to schedule sessions.


The LIVEbrary makes exciting content available to schools and libraries in well-designed units that offer unprecedented interaction with authors and experts.

Each session includes a lesson plan based on an issue or theme of immediate interest to students and educators. The plan contains a reading, an assignment, a quiz, and discussion questions. Students can participate using a variety of technologies, including blogging, email, and Skype chat. A noted author/expert will serve as instructor and meet with students for a live one-hour chat using the preferred system of chat or instant messenger programs. Annick Press is providing tech support for schools and libraries to ensure smooth connections.

“Our goal is to teach young people how to use collaborative technology while giving their teachers a well-structured program they can rely on,” O’Keefe said of The LIVEbrary. “It’s not easy to produce quality online programs capable of reaching into middle schools and junior high schools. We refine our methods based on teacher feedback to deliver the best educational programming available online.”

For a complete listing of books and authors in the LIVEbrary on Demand program, CLICK HERE.

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Season Two begins April 2008. Access our blog for more information!

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SEASON TWO: WORLD HISTORY