Ribay, Randy. Everything We Never Had. Kokila, 08/2024. 264[+8]pp. Fiction. Trade $18.99. 978-0-5934-6141-9. GRADES 9–12. OUTSTANDING. In a character-driven family story, Bay Area author Ribay portrays four generations of Filipino American men during formative moments [continue reading]
March 2025
Museum Mayhem Review
Farley, Christina. Museum Mayhem. Kate Fallahee, Illus. Mystery Masters. Lerner, 1/2025. 64pp. Fiction. PLB $31.99. 979-8765648353. Paper $12.99. 979-8765649718. GRADES 4–6. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: This series of reluctant reader mystery stories features short chapters and [continue reading]
Olivetti Review
Millington, Allie. Olivetti. Macmillan/Feiwel & Friends, 03/2024. 246[+3]pp. Fiction. Trade $17.99. 978-1-250-32693-5. GRADES 4–7. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Olivetti Brindle, a vintage typewriter, will go to any length to keep his beloved family together, even if that [continue reading]
Popcorn Review
Harrell, Rob. Popcorn. Penguin Random House/Dial, 09/2024. 269pp. Fiction. Trade $18.99. 978-0-5936-9792-4. GRADES 4–7. OUTSTANDING. The pressure is on—and steadily growing—for seventh grader Andrew Yaeger, who struggles to manage his anxiety and OCD throughout a [continue reading]
Chickens – Revised
Chickens – Revised Chickens are a fun animal to focus on during a storytime, and there is a wealth of great picture books on chickens! For an art project, make one of these: 38 [continue reading]
Worms, Snails, and Slugs – Revised
Worms, Snails, and Slugs – Revised Children are interested in the types of creatures they see on the sidewalks, such as worms. Have a storytime about these animals. For an art project, make one [continue reading]
Young Adult Library Advocate Michael Cart Dies
Young Adult Library Advocate Michael Cart Dies: Michael Cart, author of Young Adult Literature: From Romance to Realism, Fourth Edition, ALA, 2022, has died. His long career as a librarian includes 15 years as Director [continue reading]
ACL Zoom Meeting Friday, March 14, 2025
ACL Meeting Friday, March 14, 2025: Just a quick reminder for our Bay Area members! Please join us for our ACL Meeting on Friday, March 14, 2025, from 9:00am-Noon, over Zoom. The Zoom link will [continue reading]