Martin, Justin, and Liza Charlesworth. Keep Curious and Carry a Banana: Wisdom from the World of Curious George. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2016. [80p.]. $12.99. ISBN 978-0-544-65648-2. This inspirational book will make a great graduation gift [continue reading]
Infopeople Offering Storytime Course
New Infopeople Course: Storytime Fundamentals: Adding Literacy Skills and Parent Involvement to Storytime An Infopeople 4-week online course, June 21, 2016 – July 18, 2016 Storytimes have been offered at most libraries for years, but [continue reading]
Platypus Review
Whiting, Sue. Platypus. Mark Jackson, Illus. Non-fiction. Candlewick, 2016. 29pp. $16.99. 978-0-7636-8098-5. OUTSTANDING. GRADES K-3. Marvelous mixed-media illustrations capture the life of the unusual platypus. Habitat and daily habits are described. The story of a [continue reading]
Jazz Day: The Making of a Famous Photograph Review
Orgill, Roxane. Jazz Day: The Making of a Famous Photograph. Francis Vallejo, Illus. Poetry. Candlewick, 03/2016. 56pp. $18.99. 978-0-7636-6954-6. OUTSTANDING. GRADES 4-8. This collection of 21 new original free-verse poems celebrates the landmark photograph of [continue reading]
“Race Matters” ACL Institute Reminder
“Race Matters: Practical Ways Libraries Can Celebrate All Youth:” Friday is the big day! Just a quick reminder – The Association of Children’s Librarians of Northern California (ACL) Proudly Presents Race Matters: Practical Ways Libraries Can [continue reading]
Chalk Storytime Ideas
Preschool Storytime Ideas Chalk Storytime There are not many picture books on chalk, so I would use this theme for a do-it-yourself craft program for school-age children. Start by reading one or two of the [continue reading]
Digging Machines Storytime Ideas
Preschool Storytime Ideas Digging Machines Here are some great books on “digging machines,” including tractors, backhoes, etc. For a craft project, you can make one of the printables here or make one of the printables [continue reading]
Summer Reading Reflections from Mary Ann Scheuer
Summer Reading Reflections by Mary Ann Scheuer ACL member Mary Ann Scheuer is a teacher and librarian for elementary students in Berkeley Unified School District. She shares her reflections on the impact of summer reading [continue reading]