Meet Ms. Melamed

Check out some some slideshows, lists and information activities I have created related to reading:

Recommended Summer Reading (click through slide show)

My Book Blog - the newest books I recommend!

Social Justice literature

Historical Events

Create a Book Trailer (click through slide show)

Design a Book Snap (click through slide show)

Reading Lists: 

Suggested reading by genre 

and Great family read alouds


Hi! I have a Masters degree in library science and a J.D. and worked for many years as a K-5 school librarian in Arlington Heights, District 25. 

As a school library media director I exposed students to quality literature, promoted the joy of reading for pleasure and information and shared with my students my extensive knowledge of current and classic grade level novels in all genres and formats, as well as teaching research skills to ensure that students are effective and ethical users and producers of ideas and information. 

Currently I work at the Glencoe Public Library in the children's department, part time, still helping kids and families find and enjoy reading adventures.

When not at the library or reading, I love to bike, walk my dog, cook, hike in Arizona and play with my grandchildren!

Feel free to email me for references. idelle.melamed@gmail.com