Newbery Medalist Kwame Alexander has created a new video series on writing for children called WordPlay: www.slj.com/?detailStory=Kwame-Alexander-creates-WordPlay-digital-video-series-on-writing. The ten-episode series engages tweens to show them how cool writing can be.
Mañanaland Review
Ryan, Pam Muñoz. Mañanaland. Fiction. Scholastic, 03/2020. 256pp. $18.99. 978-1-338-15786-4. OUTSTANDING. GRADES 3-7. Living with his stonemason bridge-building Papá and Buelo, Latinx Maximiliano Córdoba’s only worries are whether he will be able to try out [continue reading]
ACL Meeting to be held Friday, Sept. 11th
ACL Meeting Friday, September 11, 2020: Just a quick reminder for our Bay Area members! Please join us for our ACL Meeting on Friday, Sept. 11, 2020, from 10am-Noon over Zoom. We will have our [continue reading]
Desert Diary Review
Tunnell, Michael O. Desert Diary: Japanese American Kids Behind Barbed Wire. Non-fiction. Charlesbridge, 08/2020. 147pp. $19.99. 978-1-58089-789-1. HIGH ADDITIONAL. GRADES 4-8. Mae Yanagi was just 7 years of age when her family was forcibly removed [continue reading]
Kindness Storytime
Kindness Storytime Ideas Social and emotional learning can begin early, even in preschool, and is an essential part of preparing for Kindergarten. For a storytime focusing on Kindness, make a friendship bracelet: https://teachpreschool.org/2012/09/16/making-friendship-bracelets-in-preschool/ . Berger, [continue reading]
Felix Ever After Review
Callender, Kacen. Felix Ever After. Fiction. Balzer & Bray, 05/2020. 354pp. $18.99. 978-0-06-282025-9. OUTSTANDING. GRADES 9-12. Felix is a queer black trans teen who is still struggling with identity. Though certain he is not female, [continue reading]
Peru Storytime
Peru Storytime Ideas Peru has a unique culture and would be a fun theme for storytime. Partner with a local Peruvian organization if there is one in your community who can visit your storytime with [continue reading]
From Maybe to Forever Review
Gold, M. L. and N. V. Fong. From Maybe to Forever: An Adoption Story. Jess Hong, Illus. Picture Book. Creston, 09/2020. 32pp. $18.99. 978-1-939547-75-0. OUTSTANDING. GRADES PRE-2. “I have been waiting for a long time [continue reading]