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May 2015

Anne Izard Storytellers’ Choice Awards

The Anne Izard Storytellers’ Choice Awards Committee is pleased to announce the recipients of the 12th biennial Awards. The awards will be presented in a ceremony on Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at the White Plains [continue reading]

Published on May 11, 2015
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: Awards
Tags: Anne Izard Storytellers' Choice Awards

Caldecott Medalist Marcia Brown Dies at Age 96

Caldecott Medalist Marcia Brown Dies at Age 96: Marcia Brown died at home in Laguna Hills, California at age 96 on April 28, 2015.. Her longtime companion an editor Janet Loranger announced Brown’s passing. Brown [continue reading]

Published on May 7, 2015
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: Obituary
Tags: Marcia Brown

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The Case for Loving Review

Alko, Selina. The Case for Loving: The Fight for Interracial Marriage. Sean Qualls, Illus. Non-fiction. Levine/Scholastic, 01/2015. [40]p. $18.99. 978-0-545-47853-3. OUTSTANDING. GRADES 2-5. With a family portrait on the cover and title page and family [continue reading]

Published on May 6, 2015
Posted by: pennypeck
Tags: Case for Loving

ACL Meeting Friday, May 8, 2015

ACL Meeting Friday, May 8, 2015: Just a quick reminder for our Bay Area members! Please join us for our ACL Meeting on Friday, May 8, 2015, from 9am-12:30pm at the Oakland Main Library. We [continue reading]

Published on May 4, 2015
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: ACL Events
Tags: ACL Meeting

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Sidekicks Storytime Ideas

Most superheroes have a memorable sidekick, like Robin who helps Batman or Superman’s pals Lois Lane and Jimmy Olson. For a craft project, make these Minions (the sidekicks in the “Despicable Me” films). Arnold, Tedd. [continue reading]

Published on May 1, 2015
Posted by: pennypeck
Storytime Categories: People
Storytime Ages: Toddler/Preschool

Storytime

Legendary Heroes (Tall Tales) Storytime Ideas

There are many heroic figures in American Tall Tales that are perfect for storytime, from Paul Bunyan to Thunder Rose. For a craft project, make these paper puppets of Paul Bunyan and his Ox. Flora, [continue reading]

Published on May 1, 2015
Posted by: pennypeck
Storytime Categories: People
Storytime Ages: Toddler/Preschool

Read-Alike

I Funny series Read-Alikes

Read-Alikes for the “I Funny” series by James Patterson: Barnett, Mac. The Terrible Two. Conford, Ellen. Strictly for Laughs. Ferraiolo, Jack C. The Big Splash. Gutman, Dan. The Talent Show. Lennon, Maria T. Watch Out [continue reading]

Published on May 1, 2015
Posted by: pennypeck
Tags: I Funny, James Patterson

Storytime

Ballet Dancers Storytime Ideas

Many children begin dance lessons even before they have started Kindergarten, so a ballet storytime will be a big hit! See if a local dance school has a preschool ballet class who will come to [continue reading]

Published on May 1, 2015
Posted by: pennypeck
Storytime Categories: People
Storytime Ages: Toddler/Preschool
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