ACL Meeting Friday, February 13, 2026: Just a quick reminder for our Bay Area members! Please join us for our ACL Meeting on Friday, February 13, 2026 from 9:00am-Noon, at the Oakland Public Library, 125 [continue reading]
2026 Institute Registration Is Open
Registration is open for the 2026 Institute, taking place on Friday, March 13th, 2026, at the San Francisco Public Library – Main Branch from 9 am-5 pm. 🎟️ Tickets are available here: $60 for ACL Members, $70 for Non-members, and $30 for Students [continue reading]
Buttons Storytime – Revised
Buttons – Revised It was surprising to see how many fun picture books feature buttons! The most famous was Don Freeman’s Corduroy. The books listed below include both buttons on clothing and buttons [continue reading]
Teacher of Nomad Land Read-Alikes
The Teacher of Nomad Land by Daniel Nayeri Abendanon, Lucille. The Songbird and the Ramutan Tree. Avi. Lost in the Empire City. Behar, Ruth. Across So Many Seas. Binks, Danielle. The Year the Maps [continue reading]
Social and Emotional Learning
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]
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]