Please check out the ACL newsletter BayNews for June, now posted on our website. This month, there are: Storytime Outlines on Llamas and Healthy Eating Readalikes for “Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark” Reviews [continue reading]
June 2012
2012 Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards
On June 7, 2012, at BookExpo America, The Horn Book’s editor in chief Roger Sutton and 2010 Boston Globe-Horn Book Award-winning author Rebecca Stead (When You Reach Me, Random House) announced the 2012 Boston Globe-Horn [continue reading]
Outstanding! (part 2)
Yesterday I posted the picture books and fiction that were rated as Outstanding in May. Today is the turn of fiction, graphic novels and professional books . Members can see full reviews of these books [continue reading]
Outstanding! (part 1)
Every month, we’ll post an annotated bibliography of books that were rated ‘Outstanding’ and nominated for our Distinguished List at our previous month’s meeting. Today we’ll look at picture books and fiction and I’ll post [continue reading]
ACL Meeting – Friday, June 8, 2012
Hi all! Just a friendly reminder about the ACL Meeting this Friday, June 8, 2012 from 9am-1pm at the Oakland Main Library. After reviews and distinguished books we will enjoy a presentation by Miriam Medow [continue reading]
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark Read-Alikes
Read-Alikes for Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz. Scary Short Stories Aiken, Joan. A Whisper in the Night: Tales of Terror and Suspense and others. Charles, Veronika M. Easy to Read [continue reading]
Healthy Eating Storytime Ideas (2012)
Healthy Eating The topic of healthy eating is much in the news today, with Michelle Obama’s plan to help families access vegetables and nutritional options. The 2012 ACL Institute also discussed healthy eating and issued a bibliography. Certainly [continue reading]
Llama Storytime Ideas (2012)
The popular Llama Llama series of picture books by Anna Dewdney can inspire a Llama-themed storytime. For a craft project, check out Dewdney’s Llama website: www.llamallamabook.com . Click on the “For Teachers” tab on the [continue reading]