Caldecott Medalist Uri Shulevitz Dies: Illustrator Uri Shulevitz has died at age 89. Originally from Poland, he lived in Israel and later moved to the U.S. to attend the Brooklyn Museum Art School. In 1968, [continue reading]
ACL Helfeld Fellowship Now Taking Applications
Hi, Northern CA MLIS Students, If you are passionate about Children’s literature or are interested in youth librarianship we have just the right fellowship for you! If you are an MLIS student, recent graduate, or early career [continue reading]
Bear’s Lost Glasses Review
Timmers, Leo. Bear’s Lost Glasses. Leo Timmers, Illus. Translated from the Dutch by David Colmer. Gecko, 08/2024. [36]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-77657-594-7. GRADES Preschool–2. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Originally published in Dutch in 2023, this smoothly [continue reading]
World of Dogs Review
Sorosiak, Carlie. World of Dogs, A: A Celebration of Fascinating Facts and Amazing Real-Life Stories for Dog Lovers. Luisa Uribe, Illus. Nosy Crow, 09/2024. 96pp. Nonfiction. Trade $19.99. 979-8-88777-096-3. GRADES 1–5. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Did you [continue reading]
Giant Rays of Hope Review
Newman, Patricia. Giant Rays of Hope: Protecting Manta Rays to Safeguard the Sea. Millbrook, 10/2024. 56pp. Nonfiction. PLB $34.65. 979-8765607992. GRADES 4–8. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Information on giant manta rays is a key part of this [continue reading]
Deathly Compendium of Poisonous Plants Review
Hirsch, Rebecca E. Deathly Compendium of Poisonous Plants, A: Wicked Weeds and Sinister Seeds. Eugenia Nobati, Illus. Zest, 10/2024. 199pp. Nonfiction. PLB $38.65. 978-1-7284-9328-2. GRADES 7–12. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Twenty-five poisonous plants (arranged alphabetically) are described [continue reading]
Teeth: You Only Get Two Sets Review
Gargulakova, Magda. Teeth: You Only Get Two Sets. Marie Urbankova, Illus. Translated from the Czech by Andrew Oakland. Albatros, 11/2024. [22]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $16.95. 978-80-00-07247-0. GRADES 1–4. LOW ADDITIONAL. This relatively simple book covers how [continue reading]
Twelfth Night Review
Ellinas, Georghia. Twelfth Night. Jane Ray, Illus. Candlewick, 08/2024. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-5362-3150-2. GRADES 1–5. ADDITIONAL. This smartly done adaptation of Shakespeare’s romantic comedy can serve as a great introduction to the play’s [continue reading]