Dolan, Elys. How to Make a Picture Book: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide. Elys Dolan, Illus. Candlewick, 08/2024. [44]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $17.99. 978-1-5362-3142-7. GRADES 1–5. HIGH ADDITIONAL. A worm speaks directly to the reader, giving instructions [continue reading]
One Big Open Sky Review
Cline-Ransome, Lesa. One Big Open Sky. Holiday House, 03/2024. 296pp. Fiction. Trade $18.99. 978-0-8234-5016-9. GRADES 5–10. OUTSTANDING. In 1879, a Black family journeys from Mississippi to Nebraska to obtain their own land through the homestead [continue reading]
San Leandro Teacher Wins Pura Belpre Award
San Leandro Teacher Wins Pura Belpre Award: Carolina Ixta was awarded the 2025 Pura Belpre Award in the category of Belpre Young Adult Author for her first novel, Shut Up, This Is Serious, published by [continue reading]
ACL Meeting Friday, Feb. 14, 2025 in Berkeley
ACL Meeting Friday, February 14, 2025: Just a quick reminder for our Bay Area members! Please join us for our ACL Meeting on Friday, February 14, 2025, from 9:00am-Noon, at the Berkeley Main Library, 2090 [continue reading]
Love and Literacy Event Set for Sat., March 15, 2025 in Fremont
A wonderful outreach opportunity is happening in Fremont on Saturday, March 15, Love and Literacy. Love and Literacy is a family event organized by schools and organizations serving the Deaf and hard of hearing community. [continue reading]
Mac Barnett Named Ambassador for Young People’s Literature
Mac Barnett Named National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature: The Library of Congress announced the appointment of children’s author Mac Barnett to be the new National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature for 2025-2026. He is [continue reading]
Seasons Storytime – Revised
Seasons – Revised Follow up your storytime on the months of the year (Months of the Year – Revised) with one focused on the seasons. For an art project, make one of these suggestions: [continue reading]
Nocturnal Animals – Revised
Nocturnal Animals – Revised Winter is a great time to celebrate nocturnal animals because it gets dark so early in the evening. For an art project, make these fun owl puppets: Paper Bag Owl [continue reading]