Tyner, Artika R. Changemakers in Activism: Women Leading the Way. Alternator Books: The Future Is Female. Lerner, 01/2024. 32pp. Nonfiction. PLB $30.65. 979-8765608838. Paper $10.99. 979-8765624975. GRADES 3–6. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW: In this series on [continue reading]
They Hold the Line Review
Paley, Dan. They Hold the Line: Wildfires, Wildlands, and the Firefighters Who Brave Them. Molly Mendoza, Illus. Chronicle, 09/2023. [42]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $18.99. 978-1-7972-1450-4. GRADES 3–8. HIGH ADDITIONAL. The methods of fighting wildfires and those [continue reading]
Penguin Huddle Review
Montgomery, Ross. Penguin Huddle. Sarah Warburton, Illus. Walker, 10/2023. [36]pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-1-5362-3131-1. GRADES Preschool–2. ADDITIONAL. After a busy day of play, a group of penguins falls asleep in a huddle to keep [continue reading]
My Big Embarrassing Elephant Review
Lucas, Angie. My Big Embarrassing Elephant. Pierre Collet-Derby, Illus. Marble, 09/2023. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-958325-02-5. GRADES Preschool–3. HIGH ADDITIONAL. In this clever picture book from Berkeley publisher Marble Press, Maya describes the elephant [continue reading]
101 Ways to Read a Book Review
Fombelle, Timothée de. 101 Ways to Read a Book. Benjamin Chaud, Illus. Translated from the French by Karin Snelson and Angus Yuen-Killick. Red Comet, 10/2023. [120]pp. Fiction. Trade $20.00. 978-1-63655-082-4. GRADES 2–5. ADDITIONAL. Translated from [continue reading]
Shapes and Shapes with Annemarie Review
Brunetti, Ivan. Shapes and Shapes with Annemarie: a Toon Book. Ivan Brunetti, Illus. Toon Into Reading, Level 1. Toon, 10/2023. 32pp. Reader. Trade $13.99. 978-1-6626-6517-2. Paper $7.99. 978-1-6626-6518-9. GRADES Kindergarten–2. HIGH ADDITIONAL. The teacher shows [continue reading]
Way to the Stars Review
Almond, David. Way to the Stars, A. Gill Smith, Illus. Candlewick, 11/2023. [28]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-5362-3125-0. GRADES Preschool–2. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Joe wants to find “a way to the stars,” so his dad helps [continue reading]
Dorothy Helfeld Fellowships Available
The 2024-25 application period is OPEN! Who is eligible? We encourage Northern California students, colleagues new to the field, or people with interest in children’s literature and librarianship to apply. About the Fellowship The fellowship [continue reading]






