MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Capstone, an innovative learning company that fuses children’s content with easy-to-use edtech tools for K-5 classrooms, libraries, and homes, announces a license agreement with the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), an educational organization non-profit that supports the use of technology to accelerate innovation in education, publishes a collection of children’s books that promote awareness of digital citizenship and the positive and creative use of technology and digital tools. The license includes worldwide rights for print and digital books, with ISTE providing supplemental resources supported by the ISTE Standards, a framework for using technology to support learning.
“We are thrilled to partner on this project with ISTE, connecting their subject matter experts and research-based best practices on technology use in schools with Capstone’s engaging and engaging storytelling for young readers. Our collaboration provides educators with an accessible way to spark a positive dialogue about digital citizenship, the creative use of technology, and our global connection—all the knowledge kids need to help prepare them to confidently navigate the digital landscape.” said Beth Brezenoff, Capstone’s vice president of publishing. .
The first title debuting in the ISTE Young Innovators collection, Sonia’s digital world (pub 1/8/23), is written by award-winning librarian Shannon McClintock Miller, ISTE Making IT Happen award winner, spokesperson for Future Ready Librarians, Follett thought leader, and social media superstar of the Leadership Luminary of the AASL. The picture book follows the characters on a virtual trail as they talk, create and play together, and make discoveries and connections with digital tools. Preview an advance copy of the book at: bit.ly/SoniasDigitalWorldARC.
“We are excited to partner with Capstone to provide young students with fun and engaging books to help them learn to thrive in today’s digital world. The ISTE support materials that accompany the books will help teachers reinforce important topics like using technology to create and solve problems, as well as what it means to be an empowered digital citizen,” said Richard Culatta, CEO of ISTE. ISTE and ASCD.
Launch of a book for Sonia’s digital world will take place at ISTELive 23, June 25-28 in Philadelphia. Upcoming titles in the ISTE Young Innovators the collection includes Exploring AIan in-depth look at the growing AI revolution (post 1/1/24), and cyber detectives, a series of middle grade chapter books featuring characters solving misinformation mysteries (post 1/8/24).
About ISTE
The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is a nonprofit organization that works with the global education community to accelerate innovation in education through the intelligent use of technology. ISTE sets a bold vision for education transformation through the ISTE Standards, a framework for rethinking education and creating innovative learning experiences. ISTE hosts ISTELive, one of the most influential education events in the world, and offers a host of professional learning opportunities focused on innovation in education.
About Capstone
Capstone is a leading learning company providing K-5 digital solutions, children’s books, and literacy programs for school libraries, classrooms, and home reading, including the award-winning PebbleGo™ research database. Capstone is passionate about inspiring learning and intellectual curiosity. The infinite variety of students deserve books and educational resources that reflect them—their interests, their abilities, their cultures, their communities—and inspire them to be curious and informed about the world around them. As a creator of children’s content, Capstone takes responsibility for celebrating and sharing the diverse voices and perspectives of our readers and communities. #LearnIsForAll capstonepub.com
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