Raskin, Ellen. Figgs & Phantoms. Dutton, 1974. 176p. $16.99, ISBN 0525423672. Ellen Raskin is best known for her Newbery Medal winning mystery The Westing Game, but her lesser known novel Figgs & Phantoms is just [continue reading]
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Schneider, Josh. Bedtime Monsters. Josh Schneider, Illus. Picture Book. Clarion, 2013. [32]p. $16.99. 978-0-544-00270-8. OUTSTANDING. GRADES PRE-2. Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winner Schneider has created the perfect book for any child who is terrified of monsters [continue reading]
ACL Meeting Friday, April 11, 2014, Bay Area Storytelling Fest May 17-18
ACL Meeting Friday, April 11, 2014: Just a quick reminder for our Bay Area members! Please join us for our ACL Meeting on Friday, April 11, 2014, from 9am–1pm at the Oakland Main Library. We [continue reading]
LaTronica Named Nat’l Book Award Judge, McLimans and Townsend Obituaries, 2013 ACL Distinguished List
Starr LaTronica Named National Book Award Judge: Starr LaTronica has been named a judge for the Young People’s Literature panel for the 2014 National Book Awards. LaTronica is currently the president of the Association for [continue reading]
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Lamana, Julie T. Upside Down in the Middle of Nowhere. Chronicle, 2014. 320p. $16.99. 978-1-4521-2456-8. OUTSTANDING. GRADES 4-8. Armani Curtis is living in New Orleans’ Lower Ninth Ward as her tenth birthday and Hurricane Katrina [continue reading]
Drought and Hydrology Storytime Ideas
Here is a simple Drought-Hydrology storytime, which is perfect for those of us in drought-stricken California. For an activity, demonstrate one of the projects seen here or do simple watercolor painting. For more ideas, check out [continue reading]
Lizards Storytime Ideas (revised)
Pet and animal storytimes are always a big hit. The themes of “Cats” and “Dogs” are sure to draw in a crowd at your story times but why not try a storytime on Lizards and Chameleons? For [continue reading]
Plants and Photosynthesis Storytime Ideas
One of the earliest science concepts children learn about is photosynthesis, or how plants generate energy from the sun and water. Even young toddlers and preschoolers can appreciate stories on plants. For an activity, take [continue reading]