2020 Eisner Awards Announced: The Eisner Awards for best graphic novels and comics were announced on July 24, 2020. Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me by Mariko Tamaki and Rosemary Valero-O’Connell won for best [continue reading]
One and Only Bob Review
Applegate, Katherine. One and Only Bob. Fiction. HarperCollins, 05/2020. 340pp. $18.99. 978-0-06-299131-7. OUTSTANDING. GRADES 3-7. In this sequel to the Newbery winner The One and Only Ivan (2012), Bob the dog describes the hurricane that [continue reading]
Sweden Storytime
Sweden Many U.S. families are descendants of Swedish immigrants; for a craft project make these simple paper Vikings: www.dltk-kids.com/fantasy/mpaperviking.htm. Lindman, Maj. Flicka, Ricka, and Dicka series. Classic series about three identical Swedish sisters. Nilsson, Ulf. [continue reading]
Moon Keeper Review
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]