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]
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]
American Library Association Announces Youth Media Awards
American Library Association Announces Youth Media Awards: The 2026 Youth Media Awards, for books published in 2025, were announced by the American Library Association on January 26, 2026. The Newbery Medal was awarded to Renee [continue reading]
“KPop Demon Hunters” Programming Ideas
“KPop Demon Hunters” Programming Ideas The most popular film for children in 2025 was the surprise anime musical “KPop Demon Hunters,” which aired on the Netflix streaming service. The animated film celebrates Korean pop [continue reading]
Will We Ever Live on the Moon? Review
Watson, Olivia. Will We Ever Live on the Moon? Discover the Science Behind Selenology. Veronika Chaves Morales, Illus. Big Questions Answered. Hungry Tomato/Beetle, 02/2025. [32]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $14.99. 978-1-8356-9130-4. GRADES 1–3. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please [continue reading]
Song of a Blackbird Review
van Lieshout, Maria. Song of a Blackbird. Maria van Lieshout, Illus. First Second, 12/2025. 256pp. Graphic. Trade $25.99. 978-1-2508-6981-4. Paper $17.99. 978-1-2508-6982-1. GRADES 8–Adult. OUTSTANDING. Using maps, photographs, deceptively simple illustrations, and a connecting image [continue reading]