Alko, Selina. The Case for Loving: The Fight for Interracial Marriage. Sean Qualls, Illus. Non-fiction. Levine/Scholastic, 01/2015. [40]p. $18.99. 978-0-545-47853-3. OUTSTANDING. GRADES 2-5. With a family portrait on the cover and title page and family [continue reading]
ACL Meeting Friday, May 8, 2015
ACL Meeting Friday, May 8, 2015: Just a quick reminder for our Bay Area members! Please join us for our ACL Meeting on Friday, May 8, 2015, from 9am-12:30pm at the Oakland Main Library. We [continue reading]
Sidekicks Storytime Ideas
Most superheroes have a memorable sidekick, like Robin who helps Batman or Superman’s pals Lois Lane and Jimmy Olson. For a craft project, make these Minions (the sidekicks in the “Despicable Me” films). Arnold, Tedd. [continue reading]
Legendary Heroes (Tall Tales) Storytime Ideas
There are many heroic figures in American Tall Tales that are perfect for storytime, from Paul Bunyan to Thunder Rose. For a craft project, make these paper puppets of Paul Bunyan and his Ox. Flora, [continue reading]
I Funny series Read-Alikes
Read-Alikes for the “I Funny” series by James Patterson: Barnett, Mac. The Terrible Two. Conford, Ellen. Strictly for Laughs. Ferraiolo, Jack C. The Big Splash. Gutman, Dan. The Talent Show. Lennon, Maria T. Watch Out [continue reading]
Ballet Dancers Storytime Ideas
Many children begin dance lessons even before they have started Kindergarten, so a ballet storytime will be a big hit! See if a local dance school has a preschool ballet class who will come to [continue reading]
Mosquitoland Review
Arnold, David. Mosquitoland. Fiction. Viking, 03/2015. 352p. $17.99. 978-0-451-47077-5. OUTSTANDING. GRADES 9-12. Recently moved to Mississipi, aka Mosquitoland, with her father and new stepmother, 16-year-old Mim overhears a conversation that suggests her mother is ill, [continue reading]
New Free Webinar on Pop-Up Storytimes
Pop-Up Storytimes – a new free webinar from Infopeople Presenter: Cheryl Lee Format: Webinar Date: Thursday, May 21, 2015 Start Time: 12 Noon Pacific Are you looking for: • Quick and easy outreach opportunities? • [continue reading]