From Annick Press:

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 Oct. 15 with a five-week program on Media Awareness. Among others, it features media literacy pioneer Shari Graydon, author of Made You Look (Annick) and In Your Face (Annick), 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 pm ET. The chats are provided with assistance from Skype Technologies, makers of the popular SKYPE Internet phone software.

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 or via email.