Lamana, Julie T. Upside Down in the Middle of Nowhere. Chronicle, 2014. 320p. $16.99. 978-1-4521-2456-8. OUTSTANDING. GRADES 4-8. Armani Curtis is living in New Orleans’ Lower Ninth Ward as her tenth birthday and Hurricane Katrina [continue reading]
Drought and Hydrology Storytime Ideas
Here is a simple Drought-Hydrology storytime, which is perfect for those of us in drought-stricken California. For an activity, demonstrate one of the projects seen here or do simple watercolor painting. For more ideas, check out [continue reading]
Lizards Storytime Ideas (revised)
Pet and animal storytimes are always a big hit. The themes of “Cats” and “Dogs” are sure to draw in a crowd at your story times but why not try a storytime on Lizards and Chameleons? For [continue reading]
Plants and Photosynthesis Storytime Ideas
One of the earliest science concepts children learn about is photosynthesis, or how plants generate energy from the sun and water. Even young toddlers and preschoolers can appreciate stories on plants. For an activity, take [continue reading]
Puppeteer Lewis Mahlmann Dies
Puppet Lewis Mahlmann Dies: Puppeteer Lewis Mahlmann died in Oakland, CA last week, on March 18, 2014, at age 86. Many children’s librarians knew Mahlmann, from the time he performed at libraries, as well as his stint [continue reading]
Hans Christian Andersen Award and Lindgren Award
Hans Christian Andersen Award: The 2014 Hans Christian Andersen Awards were announced on March 24, 2014, naming Japanese author Nahoko Uehashi and Brazilian illustrator Roger Mello this year’s recipients. The Andersen is the most prestigious international [continue reading]
Review of the Week
Goldsmith, Connie. Bombs Over Bikini: The World’s First Nuclear Disaster. Non-fiction. 21st Century, 2014. 88p. PLB $34.60. 978-1-4677-1612-3. OUTSTANDING. GRADES 4-8. The atomic testing over the Marshall Islands from 1946-58 is described in this clear, [continue reading]
KQED Radio on Diversity in Children’s Books, Author Tim Kehoe Dies, Calif. Center for the Book
KQED Radio Discussion on Diversity in Children’s Books: Did you hear the KQED Radio program on Mon., March 24th regarding People of Color Underrepresented in Children’s Books? Guests included Nina Lindsay of Oakland Public Library, [continue reading]