Wynter, Anne. Nell Plants a Tree. Daniel Miyares, Illus. Harper Collins/Brazer & Bray, 01/2023. 40pp. Picture Book. Trade $17.99. 978-0-06-286577-9. GRADES Kindergarten–3. OUTSTANDING. Long ago, Nell planted a seed and now a pecan tree has grown, providing a special place for her large and loving family [continue reading]
Frank and the Masked Cat Review
Brockenbrough, Martha. Frank and the Masked Cat. Jon Lau, Illus. Levine Querido, 4/2023. 50pp. Fiction. Trade $14.99. 978-1-64614-242-2. GRADES 1–3. ADDITIONAL. Frank, a house cat, swoons over a “masked cat” he spied outside while waiting [continue reading]
Check & Mate Review
Hazelwood, Ali. Check & Mate. G. P. Putnam, 11/2023. 368pp. Fiction. PLB $22.99. 978-0-593-69844-0. Paper $14.00. 978-0-593-61991-9. GRADES 10–12. OUTSTANDING. STEMinist romcom author Hazelwood successfully shifts into YA territory with this appealing romance set in [continue reading]
Author Echo Brown Dies
Young Adult Author Echo Brown Dies: Echo Brown has died at age 39 from lupus. The Cleveland native moved to California after college and performed a one woman show at The Marsh theater. Her debut [continue reading]
Author Eve Bunting Dies
Author Eve Bunting Dies at Age 94: Author Eve Bunting has died at age 94 in Santa Cruz, CA. Originally from Ireland, she moved to San Francisco in 1960 with her husband and children. She [continue reading]
Spiders Storytime – Revised
Spiders Storytime – Revised Spiders are a fun topic for storytime, and not just at Halloween. For a craft project, make one of these activities: 17 CUTE Spider Crafts for Preschoolers (2023) – ABCDee [continue reading]
ACL Meeting to be held Friday, Oct. 13th
ACL Meeting Friday, October 13, 2023: Just a quick reminder for our Bay Area members! Please join us for our ACL Meeting on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, from 9:30am-Noon. We will be meeting at the [continue reading]
Leaves and Trees Storytime – Revised
Fall is the perfect time for toddlers and preschoolers to hear about leaves and trees. For an art project, make simple leaf rubbings. Or, make one of the crafts listed here: 25 Fall Leaf Crafts [continue reading]