Becker, Aaron. You Are Light. Aaron Becker, Illus. Picture Book. Candlewick, 03/2019. [16]pp. $15.99. 978-1-5362-0115-4. OUTSTANDING. GRADES PRE-2. Using a poetic text, this innovative book describes the importance of the sun and how it impacts [continue reading]
July 2019
Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead Programming Ideas
Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead – Do It Yourself Programming Many communities are extending Halloween festivities to include Day of the Dead celebrations, which are usually held November 1 or 2. These [continue reading]
Moon for Babies Storytime
Moon for Babies Storytimes for babies and toddlers offer an opportunity to model great read-aloud techniques for parents and gives them the confidence to read to their children every day. A baby-toddler storytime can be [continue reading]
Chuck Ashton Named to Hall of Fame
The California Library Association recently announced this year’s inductees into the California Library Hall of Fame. They include ACL member Chuck Ashton (1948-2019)! Chuck was Youth Serices manager at Redwood City Public Library, served on [continue reading]
Last of the Name
Parry, Rosanne. Last of the Name. Fiction. Carolrhoda, 04/2019. 334pp. $17.99. 978-1-5415-4159-7. OUTSTANDING. GRADES 5-9. Fleeing violence and starvation in Ireland, 12-year-old Danny O’Carolan and his older sister land in the proverbial fire as they [continue reading]
Flights of Fancy Gives Writing Tips
OUT OF THE ORDINARY Flights of Fancy: Creative Inspiration from Ten Award-Winning Authors and Illustrators. Walker Books, 04/2019. 74p. $19.99. 978-1-5362-0536-7. The ten British Children’s Laureates offer tips for creative writing in this celebration [continue reading]
Five Feet Apart Read-Alikes
Five Feet Apart by Rachael Lippincott Ali, S.K. Love From A to Z. Charaipotra, Sona. Symptoms of a Heartbreak. Cicatelli-Kuc, Katie. Quarantine. Cook, Trish. Midnight Sun. Dessen,, Sarah. The Truth About Forever. Foley, Jessie Ann. [continue reading]
Mammals Review
Forshaw, Nick. Mammals! William Exley, Illus. Non-fiction. Explorer Series. What on Earth! 03/2019. 38pp. $14.95. 978-0-9955770-7-7. OUTSTANDING. GRADES 2-6. Part of the Explorers series, this book introduces readers to Agent Osprey, who explains what mammals [continue reading]