Orgill, Roxane. Jazz Day: The Making of a Famous Photograph. Francis Vallejo, Illus. Poetry. Candlewick, 03/2016. 56pp. $18.99. 978-0-7636-6954-6. OUTSTANDING. GRADES 4-8. This collection of 21 new original free-verse poems celebrates the landmark photograph of [continue reading]
“Race Matters” ACL Institute Reminder
“Race Matters: Practical Ways Libraries Can Celebrate All Youth:” Friday is the big day! Just a quick reminder – The Association of Children’s Librarians of Northern California (ACL) Proudly Presents Race Matters: Practical Ways Libraries Can [continue reading]
Chalk Storytime Ideas
Preschool Storytime Ideas Chalk Storytime There are not many picture books on chalk, so I would use this theme for a do-it-yourself craft program for school-age children. Start by reading one or two of the [continue reading]
Digging Machines Storytime Ideas
Preschool Storytime Ideas Digging Machines Here are some great books on “digging machines,” including tractors, backhoes, etc. For a craft project, you can make one of the printables here or make one of the printables [continue reading]
Summer Reading Reflections from Mary Ann Scheuer
Summer Reading Reflections by Mary Ann Scheuer ACL member Mary Ann Scheuer is a teacher and librarian for elementary students in Berkeley Unified School District. She shares her reflections on the impact of summer reading [continue reading]
Caring for Our Animal Friends Storytime Ideas
Barracca, Debra and Sal. THE ADVENTURES OF TAXI DOG. Barton, Byron. THE WEE LITTLE WOMAN. Gackenback, Dick. WITH LOVE FROM GRAN. Nodset, Joan L. WHO TOOK THE FARMER’S HAT? Fingerplays and songs: “Bingo” [continue reading]
Bay Area Book Festival June 4&5, Free SLJ Webinar on Diverse Children’s Books June 8
Bay Area Book Festival to be held on June 4 & 5, 2016 in Berkeley: The second Bay Area Book Festival, in partnership with The San Francisco Chronicle, is taking place in Berkeley on June [continue reading]
Kwame Alexander to Speak at Berkeley PL
Kwame Alexander at Berkeley Public Library, Tuesday, May 31, 6-7pm. Berkeley Central Library, 3rd floor, Community Meeting Room:Author, poet and educator Kwame Alexander, winner of the 2015 Newbery Medal and the 2015 Coretta Scott King [continue reading]