Website of the Month http://weneeddiversebooks.tumblr.com/ Where can I find great diverse children’s books? The lack of diversity in children’s books is an ongoing concern, and it doesn’t really seem to be getting better. We can [continue reading]
Zilpha Keatley Snyder Dies, ALSC Volunteers Needed for ALA June 2015
Zilpha Keatley Snyder Dies at age 87: Three-time Newbery Honor author Zilpha Keatley Snyder died in San Francisco at age 87 from complications of a stroke. The California native, born in Lemoore in 1927, received [continue reading]
Review of the Week
Nichols, Lori. Maple. Picture Book. N. Paulsen/Penguin, 2014. [32]p. $16.99. 978-0-399-16085-1. OUTSTANDING. GRADES PRE-K. Nichols’ debut features a little girl named Maple, who relies on a tree planted in her honor to be her playmate [continue reading]
ACL Meeting Reminder, New BayNews Posted
ACL Meeting Friday, October 10, 2014: Just a quick reminder for our Bay Area members! Please join us for our ACL Meeting on Friday, October 10, 2014, from 9am-1pm at the Oakland Main Library. We [continue reading]
Cars Storytime Ideas (2014)
Machines of all type are fascinating to preschoolers, from fire trucks to trains. A storytime featuring cars and driving will surely be popular. For a craft project, make traffic light bookmarks. Also be sure to [continue reading]
Fall Board Book Round-up, Part 1
Time for our semi-annual Board Book round-up! There was a flood of new board books this season, unlike the sparse selection from spring, so we will talk about the series books this month. Next month [continue reading]
Magician Storytime Ideas (2014)
Often the first magic show a child will see will be held at the library. Promote an upcoming magic show with a storytime on magicians. For a craft project, make wizard hats: www.crayola.com/crafts/whirl–twirl-party-hats-craft/ Agee, Jon. [continue reading]
The Land of Stories Series Read-Alikes
Read-alikes for Chris Colfer’s “The Land of Stories” series. Bach, Shelby. Of Giants and Ice series. S&S, 2012. Baker, E.D. The Wide-Awake Princess series. Bloomsbury, 2010. Barnhill, Kelly. Iron Hearted Violet. Little Brown, 2012. Burt, [continue reading]