Each month we post an annotated bibliography of books that were rated ‘Outstanding’ and nominated for our Distinguished List at our previous month’s meeting. Members can see full reviews of these books and many more [continue reading]
ACL Meeting Friday, August 9, 2019
ACL Meeting Friday, August 9, 2019: Just a quick reminder for our Bay Area members! Please join us for our ACL Meeting on Friday, August 9, 2019, from 9am–Noon at the Oakland Main Library. We [continue reading]
You Are Light Review
Becker, Aaron. You Are Light. Aaron Becker, Illus. Picture Book. Candlewick, 03/2019. [16]pp. $15.99. 978-1-5362-0115-4. OUTSTANDING. GRADES PRE-2. Using a poetic text, this innovative book describes the importance of the sun and how it impacts [continue reading]
Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead
Dia de los Muertos/Day of the Dead – Do It Yourself Programming Many communities are extending Halloween festivities to include Day of the Dead celebrations, which are usually held November 1 or 2. These [continue reading]
Moon for Babies Storytime
Moon for Babies Storytimes for babies and toddlers offer an opportunity to model great read-aloud techniques for parents and gives them the confidence to read to their children every day. A baby-toddler storytime can be [continue reading]
Chuck Ashton Named to Hall of Fame
The California Library Association recently announced this year’s inductees into the California Library Hall of Fame. They include ACL member Chuck Ashton (1948-2019)! Chuck was Youth Serices manager at Redwood City Public Library, served on [continue reading]
Last of the Name
Parry, Rosanne. Last of the Name. Fiction. Carolrhoda, 04/2019. 334pp. $17.99. 978-1-5415-4159-7. OUTSTANDING. GRADES 5-9. Fleeing violence and starvation in Ireland, 12-year-old Danny O’Carolan and his older sister land in the proverbial fire as they [continue reading]
Flights of Fancy Gives Writing Tips
OUT OF THE ORDINARY Flights of Fancy: Creative Inspiration from Ten Award-Winning Authors and Illustrators. Walker Books, 04/2019. 74p. $19.99. 978-1-5362-0536-7. The ten British Children’s Laureates offer tips for creative writing in this celebration [continue reading]