ACL

Association of Children's Librarians

Association of Children's Librarians

of Northern California

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What is ACL?

ACL bonds traditional youth librarianship with the cutting edge of the field. Our members are public and school librarians, library school students, and others. We review books, network, host events, participate in professional development and work together in mutual support to build the future of library service to young people.

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Review of the Week

The Button Book Review

Nicholls, Sally. Button Book, The. Bethan Woollvin, Illus. Picture Book. Tundra, 01/2020. [28]pp. $16.99. 978-0-7352-6715-2. OUTSTANDING. GRADES PRE-2. In this clever story, the buttons are those to push to hear a sound, not buttons on [continue reading]

Read-Alikes

Scary Stories for Young Foxes Read-Alikes

Scary Stories for Young Foxes by Christian McKay Heidicker  Adams, Richard. Watership Down. Arden, Katherine. Small Spaces.  Auxier, Jonathan. The Night Gardener.  Clark, Zack Loran. The Adventurers Guild. Gaiman, Neil. M Is for Magic.  Gidwitz, [continue reading]

Storytime Themes

Canada Storytime – Revised

Canada – revised  Many of our communities have residents whose families originally came from Canada. For a craft project, make Maple Leaf Wreaths: https://dltk-kids.com/canada/mwreath.htm . Campbell, Nicola. A Day with Yayah. A First Nations family [continue reading]

When people join ACL, they may already be good librarians, but ACL will make them even better. It has made a difference in my professional development and continues to keep me in touch with a terrific group of practitioners.

--Linda Perkins, ALSC Past President and Distinguished Service Awardee

ACL Events

Performers' Showcase

All kinds of acts.

All kinds of fun.

Discover talented performers for children.

ACL Institute

Inspiring speakers.

Innovative and interactive programs.

Engage with the future of youth librarianship!

I have been a member for 30 years, and I learn something new at each month’s meeting.

--Penny Peck, San Jose State University, editor of BayNews

Reviews of the Week

Every week, we hand-pick a current ACL review to share.

Read-alikes

Get help with readers’ advisory.

Storytime Themes

Suggested books, songs, and crafts based on popular topics

Professional Development Resources

Materials from ACL trainings and workshops

Dorothy Helfeld Fellowship

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Programming Ideas

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