Lerner, Jarrett. Nat the Cat Takes a Bath. Jarrett Lerner, Illus. Ready-to-Read, Pre-level 1. Simon, 05/2023. [32]pp. Reader. Trade $17.99. 978-1-6659-1894-7. Paper $4.99. 978-1-6659-1893-0. GRADES Preschool–1. HIGH ADDITIONAL. In this easy reader intended for those [continue reading]
This Boy: The Early Lives of John Lennon & Paul McCartney Review
Cooper, Ilene. This Boy: The Early Lives of John Lennon & Paul McCartney. Viking, 08/2023. 182pp. Biography. Trade $17.99. 978-0-451-47585-5. GRADES 5–9. OUTSTANDING. This dual biography of the Beatles’ founding members and songwriting team Lennon [continue reading]
The City Tree Review
Boss, Shira. City Tree, The. Lorena Alvarez, Illus. Clarion, 04/2023. [40]pp. Picture Book. Trade $19.99. 978-0-35-842341-6. GRADES Kindergarten–3. HIGH ADDITIONAL. Dani notices a large hole in the sidewalk in front of her apartment building, and [continue reading]
2024 Performers’ Showcase Accepting Applications
2024 Performers’ Showcase Accepting Applications: Mark your calendars for ACL’s annual Performers’ Showcase! As of now, the event is scheduled for February 3, 2024, location to be determined. We will have more details and registration [continue reading]
Resources on Challenges to Comics and Graphic Novels
Resources on Challenges to Comics and Graphic Novels: ACL member Carla Riemer recently gave some tips on dealing with book challenges to comics and graphic novels. She is a member of the American Library Association’s [continue reading]
Story Time From Space
Story Time From Space: Author Deborah Lee Rose let ACL know that her recent book Astronauts Zoom! (Persnickety Press, 2021) was part of Story Time From Space. This is a project from the Global Space [continue reading]
Festergrimm Review
Taylor, Thomas. Festergrimm. Tom Booth, Illus. Legends of Eerie-On-Sea Series; bk. 4. Candlewick/Walker, 04/2023. 324pp. Fiction. Trade $19.99. 978-1-5362-2742-0. Paper $10.99. 978-1-5362-3245-5. GRADES 4 – 8. ADDITIONAL. Herbie and Violet return in their fourth adventure [continue reading]
Mabuhay! Review
Sterling, Zachary. Mabuhay!: A Graphic Novel. Zachary Sterling, Illus. Scholastic/Graphix, 10/2023. 228 [+12]pp. Graphic. Trade $24.99. 978-1-3387-3864-3. Paper $12.99. 978-1-338-73860-5. GRADES 3 – 7. OUTSTANDING. Filipino American kids JJ and Althea are frustrated with people [continue reading]