Westergaard, Azadeh. Life Electric, A: The Story of Nikola Tesla. Júlia Sardà, Illus. Biography. Viking, 07/2021. 40pp. $23.99. 978-0-593-11460-5. OUTSTANDING. GRADES 2-5. This well-researched picture book biography explores the fascinating life of prolific inventor Nikola [continue reading]
January 2022
School Library Journal Honors Authors Who Died in 2021
SLJ Celebrates Authors Who Died in 2021: School Library Journal has a nice article on children’s book creators who died in 2021: In Memorium: Remembering Those Lost in 2021 – A Fuse #8 Production (slj.com).
ACL Meeting Friday, Jan. 14, 2022 Over Zoom
ACL Meeting Friday, January 14, 2022: Just a quick reminder for our Bay Area members! Please join us for our ACL Meeting on Friday, January 14, 2022, from 9:30am-Noon over Zoom. The Zoom link will [continue reading]
Linked Read-Alikes
Linked by Gordon Korman Alexander, Kwame. The Crossover. Anderson, John David. Posted. Buyea, Rob. The Perfect Score. Faruqi, Saadia. Yusef Azeem Is Not a Hero. Khan, Hena. Amina’s Voice. Levy, Dana Alison. It Wasn’t [continue reading]
Jadie in Five Dimensions
Salerni, Diane K. Jadie in Five Dimensions. Fiction. Holiday House, 10/2021. 288pp. $17.99. 978-0-8234-4909-5. OUTSTANDING. GRADES 5-8. Jadie has a lot that sets her apart from other 13-year-old Kansians: soccer skills, grades, a distinctive birthmark. [continue reading]
Groundhog Day Storytime – Revised
Groundhog Day Storytime – revised Many preschools and Kindergartens learn about Groundhog Day. Make one of these simple groundhog crafts seen here: Easy and Cute Groundhog Day Crafts for Kids – Buggy and Buddy. Biedrzycki, [continue reading]
Friends Storytime – Revised
Friends Storytime – revised A preschooler’s first friend is often found at storytime or daycare. It’s a great theme for storytime, and will help them get ready for Kindergarten friendships. For a craft project, [continue reading]