ACL Institute 2017 Community Connections: Building Library Partnerships to Improve the Lives of All Youth Friday, April 14 8:30am-4:30pm San Francisco Main Library 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco Please join us for an inspiring and [continue reading]
Do It Yourself Programming: Reading by Design and Build a Better World
DO IT YOURSELF PROGRAMMING The 2017 Summer Reading Themes of “Reading by Design” and “Build a Better World” both promote creativity and hands-on activities for a library program. Even if your library is using a [continue reading]
OUTSTANDING! – March 2017
Every 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]
The 2017 Dorothy Helfeld Fellowship application period is OPEN!
The 2017 Dorothy Helfeld Fellowship application period is OPEN! Fellowship announcement Fellowship application Applications are due May 28, 2017 Children’s Librarianship – Is it for you? The Association of Children’s Librarians of Northern California (ACL) [continue reading]
Egg Review
Henkes, Kevin. Egg. Kevin Henkes, Illus. Picture Book. Greenwillow, 01/2017. [32]pp. $17.99. 978-0-06-240872-3. OUTSTANDING. GRADES TOD-1. Using a minimal text, Henkes creates a charming story filled with empathy, friendship, and humor. It begins with a [continue reading]
Out of the Ordinary
Farjeon, Eleanor. Elsie Piddock Skips In Her Sleep. Illus. by Charlotte Voake. Candlewick, 2017 (U.S. edition). 84p. $12. 978-0-7636-9055-7. Originally published in 1937, this tale describes a young girl who is a whiz at skipping [continue reading]
The Playbook: 52 Rules to Aim, Shoot, and Score in This Game Called Life Review
Alexander, Kwame. Playbook, The: 52 Rules to Aim, Shoot, and Score in This Game Called Life. Thai Neave, Illus. Non-fiction. Houghton, 02/2017. 176pp. $14.99. 978-0-544-57097-9. OUTSTANDING. GRADES 4-8. With a dynamic combination of original text, [continue reading]
“Reading by Design” Read-alikes
2017 Summer Reading Program “Reading by Design” Books Featuring Building, Design, Architecture, and Construction Apps: Flete Math. Ahoiii Entertainment. Skyscrapers. Tinybop, Inc. Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site. Oceanhouse. For Little Ones (ages two – five) Barros, [continue reading]