Zosienka. Moon Keeper, The. Zosienka, Illus. Picture Book. HarperCollins, 03/2020. [40]pp. $17.99. 978-0-06-295952-2. OUTSTANDING. TODDLER. Emile the polar bear is appointed keeper of the moon by the other night animals; but as it begins to [continue reading]
Puerto Rico Storytime
Puerto Rico Although not as many families here on the West Coast come from Puerto Rico, it is important for kids to learn that the island is part of the United States. For a craft [continue reading]
Author Gene Yang to Speak on July 29th
On July 29th, hear Gene Yang in conversation with several of the people featured in “Dragon Hoops”! Bishop O’Dowd High School and Mrs. Dalloway’s Bookstore are presenting this virtual event, which will include O’Dowd men’s basketball coach Lou [continue reading]
DIY: Dog Man
In celebration of Dav Pilkey’s best-selling graphic novel series “Dog Man,” offer crafts and games focusing on the characters. You can also include more general activities to encourage tweens to create their own graphic novels. [continue reading]
The Voting Booth Review
Colbert, Brandy. Voting Booth, The. Fiction. Disney/Hyperion, 07/2020. 304pp. $18.99. 978-1-368-05329-7. OUTSTANDING. GRADES 9-12. Set over the course of Election Day 2020, this delightful two-hander starts when activist Marva (described as having dark brown skin) [continue reading]
Ghost Boys Read-Alikes
Ghost Boys by Jewell Parker Rhodes Alexander, Kwame. The Crossover. Brown, India Hill. The Forgotten Girl. Cummings, Pat. Trace. Draper, Sharon. Blended. Frank, Steven. Armstrong and Charlie. Fuqua, Jonathon Scott. Darby. Jackson, Linda Williams. [continue reading]
Author Joanna Cole Dies
Author Joanna Cole Dies – Creator of “The Magic School Bus” series: Joanna Cole died on July 12, 2020 at age 75 (cause not given); this was announced by her publisher Scholastic. Cole was best [continue reading]
Bear Is a Bear (Except When He’s Not) Review
Newson, Karl. Bear Is a Bear (Except When He’s Not), A. Anuska Allepuz, Illus. Picture Book. Nosy Crow, 08/2020. [32]pp. $16.99. 978-1-5362-1202-0. OUTSTANDING. GRADES PRE-2. A bear imagines he is various different animals in this [continue reading]