Clarke, Emma. Where Is Pierre? Emma Clarke, Illus. Bloomsbury, 06/2026. [28]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-54762-038-8. GRADES Preschool–2. HIGH ADDITIONAL. In this jaunty, rhyming, debut picture book, Bear is looking for his best friend Pierre, [continue reading]
August 2026
Anansi and the Talking Cloth Review
Brewer, Caroline. Anansi and the Talking Cloth. Ekua Holmes, Illus. Addl. Creator Kwasi Asare. Charlesbridge, 08/26. [36]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-62354-421-8. GRADES Preschool–3. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Anansi the trickster and his wife Aso both love [continue reading]
Two Turtles Review
Thomas, Kiah. Two Turtles. Jake A. Minton, Illus. Charlesbridge, 09/2026. [30]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-62354-840-7. GRADES Preschool–1. ADDITIONAL. Turtles Frank and Terrence turn everything into a competition, even who can fall off a cliff [continue reading]
ACL Meeting Friday, August 14, 2026
ACL Meeting Friday, August 14, 2026: Just a quick reminder for our Bay Area members! Please join us for our ACL Meeting on Friday, August 14, 2026, from 9:00am-Noon, at the Oakland Public Library, 125 [continue reading]
Author Benjamin Alire Saenz Dies
Author Benjamin Alire Saenz Dies: Award-winning author Benjamin Alire Saenz died on July 28, 2026 at age 71. He was the first Latino to receive the PEN/Faulkner Prize for his writing. His is known for [continue reading]