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Kimberly Rues

Kimberly Rues

Lead elementary library media specialist
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Brief Biography

Kimberly Rues is a PK-6 librarian in Lee’s Summit, Mo. Her passion for connecting kids with books lead her out of the classroom and into the library in 2007.

Kim holds a Master of Science degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Missouri - Kansas City as well as an Education Specialist degree with a focus on Human Services/Learning Resources from the University of Central Missouri.

Articles Written by Kimberly Rues

Reading Logs Are Used to Hold Kids Accountable, But They Can Make Reading Feel Like a Chore

Reading Logs Are Used to Hold Kids Accountable, But They Can Make Reading Feel Like a Chore

Aug 29, 2022
As Dystopian Fiction Creeps Closer to Reality, Can It Cause Harm for Young Readers?

As Dystopian Fiction Creeps Closer to Reality, Can It Cause Harm for Young Readers?

Jul 14, 2022
Are We Doomed to a Culture Where Fake News Wins? Not if Schools Can Help It

Are We Doomed to a Culture Where Fake News Wins? Not if Schools Can Help It

May 5, 2022
Which Books Belong in a School Library? All of Them, of Course

Which Books Belong in a School Library? All of Them, of Course

Jan 28, 2022
Educators: Next Year Let’s Give Ourselves a Little More Space

Educators: Next Year Let’s Give Ourselves a Little More Space

Dec 16, 2021
How Do You Recover From the Longest School Year? You Rest, Relax, and Then You Recharge

How Do You Recover From the Longest School Year? You Rest, Relax, and Then You Recharge

Jun 24, 2021
Students Are Struggling. They’re Asking Us to Slow Down and Focus on Relationships.

Students Are Struggling. They’re Asking Us to Slow Down and Focus on Relationships.

Apr 5, 2021
Yes, Audiobooks Are Real Reading. Here Are the Best Ones for Kids.

Yes, Audiobooks Are Real Reading. Here Are the Best Ones for Kids.

Feb 16, 2021
In the Darkness, There Is Light: 6 Books That Shine Hope for Students and Teachers

In the Darkness, There Is Light: 6 Books That Shine Hope for Students and Teachers

Jan 13, 2021
Can Your Students Tell the Difference Between Fact and Fiction?

Can Your Students Tell the Difference Between Fact and Fiction?

Oct 20, 2020
Students Are Living History. Empower Their Voices by Creating Primary Sources.

Students Are Living History. Empower Their Voices by Creating Primary Sources.

Sep 9, 2020
Public Libraries Can Improve Remote Learning. Here’s How.

Public Libraries Can Improve Remote Learning. Here’s How.

Aug 18, 2020
How to Be an Ally in the Library: Recommend More Black Authors

How to Be an Ally in the Library: Recommend More Black Authors

Jun 16, 2020
This Pandemic Has Been Tough, But Educators Are Tougher

This Pandemic Has Been Tough, But Educators Are Tougher

May 22, 2020
A Politician Wants to Censor Books and Throw Librarians in Jail. It’s a Slippery Slope.

A Politician Wants to Censor Books and Throw Librarians in Jail. It’s a Slippery Slope.

Feb 11, 2020
What Happens When the Librarian Doesn’t Want to Read?

What Happens When the Librarian Doesn’t Want to Read?

Jan 9, 2020
Coding Can Be a Gift to Struggling Students. Let’s Give It to Them.

Coding Can Be a Gift to Struggling Students. Let’s Give It to Them.

Dec 2, 2019
Tap the Transformative Power of Stories to Build a Kinder World

Tap the Transformative Power of Stories to Build a Kinder World

Oct 24, 2019
To Foster Confidence and Motivation in Young Readers, Consider This

To Foster Confidence and Motivation in Young Readers, Consider This

Oct 8, 2019
How to Celebrate Creativity and Caring on International Dot Day

How to Celebrate Creativity and Caring on International Dot Day

Sep 3, 2019
Ebooks Are Great — Just Not for Young Readers

Ebooks Are Great — Just Not for Young Readers

Aug 14, 2019
We Live in a Diverse World. The Books Kids Read Should Reflect That.

We Live in a Diverse World. The Books Kids Read Should Reflect That.

Jul 18, 2019
Sneaking Past the Summer Slide: How to Make the Most of Summer Without a Single Flashcard

Sneaking Past the Summer Slide: How to Make the Most of Summer Without a Single Flashcard

Jun 11, 2019
Young Adults Don’t Read. Here’s What We Can Do About It.

Young Adults Don’t Read. Here’s What We Can Do About It.

May 14, 2019
How a Fourth-Grader Turned Me Into a Book Detective

How a Fourth-Grader Turned Me Into a Book Detective

Mar 28, 2019
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