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May 2021

Lois Ehlert Dies

Lois Ehlert Dies: Caldecott Honor recipient Lois Ehlert died May 25, 2021 at age 86 of natural causes. Color Zoo received the Caldecott Honor in 1990; some of her other popular picture books include Chicka [continue reading]

Published on May 28, 2021
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: Obituary

Review

Midnight Fair Review

Sterer, Gideon. Midnight Fair, The. Picture Book. Mariachiara Di Giorgio, Illus. Candlewick, 02/2021. [32]pp. $16.99. 978-1-5362-1115-3. OUTSTANDING. GRADES TOD-2. Nearly every panel of this gorgeous wordless picture book deserves to be framed. Sterer and Di [continue reading]

Published on May 27, 2021
Posted by: pennypeck

Eric Carle Dies at 91

Eric Carle Dies at 91      Noted children’s book author and illustrator Eric Carle died on May 23, 2021, at age 91. Best known for The Very Hungry Caterpillar (1969), he contributed to more than [continue reading]

Published on May 27, 2021
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: Obituary

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FGTeeV Saves the World Read-Alike

FGTeeV Saves the World! by Fgteev   Aguirre, Jorge A. Dragons Beware! Ali-A. Game On! Bays, Jason. The Adventures of Kung Fu Robot. Deutsch, Barry. “Wings of Fire” series Eliopoulos, Chris. Cosmic Commandos. Graley, Sarah. [continue reading]

Published on May 23, 2021
Posted by: pennypeck

Review

Black Panther Party: A Graphic Novel History Review

Walker, David F. Black Panther Party, The: A Graphic Novel History.  Graphic novel. Marcus Kwame Anderson, Illus. Ten Speed, 01/2021. 192pp. $19.99. 978-1-98485770-5. OUTSTANDING. GRADES 8-ADULT. This graphic novel goes beyond the standard stories and [continue reading]

Published on May 19, 2021
Posted by: pennypeck

Review

We Are Still Here! Review

Sorell, Traci. We Are Still Here! Native American Truths Everyone Should Know. Frané Lessac, Illus. Non-fiction. Charlesbridge, 04/2021. 40pp. $17.99. 978-1-62354-192-7. OUTSTANDING. GRADES 1-5. In this companion to Sibert Honoree We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga (2018), [continue reading]

Published on May 12, 2021
Posted by: pennypeck

ACL Meeting Friday, May 14, 9am

ACL Meeting Friday, May 14, 2021:  Just a quick reminder for our Bay Area members!  Please join us for our ACL Meeting on Friday, May 14, 2021, from 9am-Noon over Zoom. We will begin with [continue reading]

Published on May 10, 2021
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: ACL Events, Professional Development

Review

Mel Fell Review

Tabor, Corey R.  Mel Fell. Corey Tabor, Illus. Picture Book. Balzer & Bray, 02/2021. [40]pp. $17.99. 978-0-06-287801-4. OUTSTANDING. GRADES. PRE-3. One day a young kingfisher bird named Mel decides it’s time to learn to fly. [continue reading]

Published on May 6, 2021
Posted by: pennypeck
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