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October 2014

Website of the Month: “We Need Diverse Books”

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]

Published on Oct 13, 2014
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: Website of the Month
Tags: We Need Diverse Books

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]

Published on Oct 10, 2014
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: Obituary
Tags: ALA Conference, Zilpha Keatley Snyder

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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]

Published on Oct 8, 2014
Posted by: pennypeck
Tags: Maple

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]

Published on Oct 6, 2014
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: ACL Events, Message from ACL
Tags: ACL Meeting, BayNews

Storytime

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]

Published on Oct 6, 2014
Posted by: pennypeck
Storytime Categories: Everyday things
Storytime Ages: Toddler/Preschool

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]

Published on Oct 3, 2014
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: Board Book Round Up

Storytime

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]

Published on Oct 1, 2014
Posted by: pennypeck
Storytime Categories: People
Storytime Ages: Toddler/Preschool

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]

Published on Oct 1, 2014
Posted by: hayleybeale
Categories: Outstanding Books of the Month
Tags: outstanding
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