Reedy, Trent. Fishing in Fire. McCall Mountain Series; bk 2. Norton, 02/2023. 208pp. Fiction. GRADES 5 – 7. $18.95. 978-1-324-01141-5. ADDITIONAL. The end of sixth grade was a disaster when a rivalry between two popular girls broke into a war. [continue reading]
Rover’s Story Review
Warga, Jasmine. Rover’s Story, A. Harper Collins, 10/2022. 320pp. Fiction. GRADES 4 – 7. $17.99. 978-0-06-311392-3. OUTSTANDING. Born for observation, and programmed to learn to solve simple problems, a Mars rover named Resilience moves beyond its expected limits: forging friendships with [continue reading]
On the Move: Home Is Where You Find It Review
Rosen, Michael. On the Move: Home is Where You Find it. Quentin Blake. Illus. Candlewick, 02/2022. 125pp. Poetry. Grades 5-9. $17.99. 978-1-5362-1810-7. High Additional. In a series of free verse poems, Rosen describes the experience [continue reading]
Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School Review
Reyes, Sonora. Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School, The. Balzer & Bray, 05/2022. 386pp. Fiction. Grades 7-Adult. $18.99. 978-0-06-306023-4. Outstanding. Yamilet (Yami) and her younger brother Cesar are about to start a new school year at [continue reading]
Owls Storytime – Revised
Owls – Revised Owl Babies by Martin Waddell is one of my favorite storytime readalouds. Here are some other fun owl stories listed below. For a craft project, make: Paper Plate and Cupcake Liner Owl [continue reading]
Boats Storytime – Revised
Boats – Revised Preschoolers often have a toy boat at home, so a storytime on the subject can be very relatable. For a craft project, make one of the ideas suggested here: 25 Hands-On Preschool [continue reading]
ACL Meeting Friday, February 10, 2023
ACL Meeting Friday, February 10, 2023: Just a quick reminder for our Bay Area members! Please join us for our ACL Meeting on Friday, February 10, 2023, from 9:30am-Noon in-person at the Oakland Main Library, [continue reading]
To Make Review
Davis, Danielle. To Make. Mags DeRoma, Illus. Harper Collins/Katherine Tegen, 05/2022. [48]pp. Picture Book. Grades Pre-3. $18.99. 978-0-06-308406-3. High Additional. A sweet, simplistic picture book about the creative process and the importance of patience. “Gather, make, wait” is [continue reading]