New Infopeople Course: Storytime Fundamentals: Adding Literacy Skills and Parent Involvement to Storytime An Infopeople 4-week online course, June 21, 2016 – July 18, 2016 Storytimes have been offered at most libraries for years, but [continue reading]
Platypus Review
Whiting, Sue. Platypus. Mark Jackson, Illus. Non-fiction. Candlewick, 2016. 29pp. $16.99. 978-0-7636-8098-5. OUTSTANDING. GRADES K-3. Marvelous mixed-media illustrations capture the life of the unusual platypus. Habitat and daily habits are described. The story of a [continue reading]
Jazz Day: The Making of a Famous Photograph Review
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]