Website of the Month http://weneeddiversebooks.tumblr.com/ http://blog.leeandlow.com/2014/03/21/where-can-i-find-great-diverse-childrens-books/ The lack of diversity in children’s books is an ongoing concern, and it doesn’t really seem to be getting better. We can all think of a children’s picture book [continue reading]
October 2014
Zilpha Keatley Snyder Dies, ALSC Volunteers Needed for ALA June 2015
Zilpha Keatley Snyder Dies at age 87: Three-time Newbery Honor author Zilpha Keatley Snyder died in San Francisco at age 87 from complications of a stroke. The California native, born in Lemoore in 1927, received [continue reading]
Review of the Week
Nichols, Lori. Maple. Picture Book. N. Paulsen/Penguin, 2014. [32]p. $16.99. 978-0-399-16085-1. OUTSTANDING. GRADES PRE-K. Nichols’ debut features a little girl named Maple, who relies on a tree planted in her honor to be her playmate [continue reading]
ACL Meeting Reminder, New BayNews Posted
ACL Meeting Friday, October 10, 2014: Just a quick reminder for our Bay Area members! Please join us for our ACL Meeting on Friday, October 10, 2014, from 9am-1pm at the Oakland Main Library. We [continue reading]
Cars Storytime Ideas (2014)
Machines of all type are fascinating to preschoolers, from fire trucks to trains. A storytime featuring cars and driving will surely be popular. For a craft project, make traffic light bookmarks. Also be sure to [continue reading]
Fall Board Book Round-up, Part 1
Time for our semi-annual Board Book round-up! There was a flood of new board books this season, unlike the sparse selection from spring, so we will talk about the series books this month. Next month [continue reading]
Magician Storytime Ideas (2014)
Often the first magic show a child will see will be held at the library. Promote an upcoming magic show with a storytime on magicians. For a craft project, make wizard hats: www.crayola.com/crafts/whirl–twirl-party-hats-craft/ Agee, Jon. [continue reading]
Outstanding!
Every month, we post an annotated bibliography of books that were rated ‘Outstanding’ and nominated for our Distinguished List at our previous month’s meeting. Members can see full reviews of these books and many more [continue reading]