Social and Emotional Learning Storytime Revised January 2026 Unlike other themes, social and emotional learning should be included in all storytimes if possible. I would choose just one or two of these books, and add to [continue reading]
January 2026
Beginning Readers
2026 Beginning Readers Titles featuring Black, Indigenous, or People of Color are marked with this symbol: & Newer titles in Bold. Helpful Websites: Geisel Award and Honor Books (ALA): geisel-medal-honor-books-to-present (ala.org). Beginning Reader Graphic Novels [continue reading]
ACL Institute Set for March 13, 2026
Hello ACL Members! We are excited to share news about the 2026 Institute, taking place on Friday, March 13th, 2026, at the San Francisco Public Library – Main Branch from 9 am-5 pm. This year, the committee has organized a powerful opportunity to [continue reading]
Performers Showcase Set for February 7th in Fremont – Register Now!
Just a friendly reminder that registration for the 2026 ACL Performers’ Showcase is open! Performers Showcase Registration: The annual ACL Performers’ Showcase offers the opportunity to meet and evaluate a variety of children’s performers active [continue reading]
American Library Association Announces Youth Media Awards
American Library Association Announces Youth Media Awards: The 2026 Youth Media Awards, for books published in 2025, were announced by the American Library Association on January 26, 2026. The Newbery Medal was awarded to Renee [continue reading]
Concept Books for Storytime
Revised January 2026 Concept Books Aguila, Maria Dolores. Menudo Sunday: A Spanglish Counting Book. Alakija, Polly. Counting Chickens. Anderson, Derek. Ten Pigs: An Epic Bath Adventure. Anon. The ABC’s of Baby’s Needs: A Sign Language [continue reading]
Circular Picture Books for Storytime
Revised January 2026 Circular – such as Laura Numeroff’s If You Give a Mouse a Cookie (HarperCollins, 1985) or Jules Feiffer’s Back George (HarperCollins, 1999). Archer, Peggy, and Anne Wilsdorf. A Hippy-Hoppy Toad. Barnett, Mac. [continue reading]
Cumulative Picture Books for Storytime
Revised January 2026 Cumulative – such as The House That Jack Built by various authors, Don and Audrey Wood’s The Napping House (Harcourt, 1984), or Laura Thompson’s The Apple Pie That Papa Baked (S&S, 2007). [continue reading]