One of the 2014 Summer Reading Program themes was “Paws to Read,” here are some read-alikes that go with that theme. For Little Ones (ages two – five) Swenson, Jamie. Boom! Boom! Boom! Bruel, Nick. Bad [continue reading]
Horses Storytime Ideas -2014
Try a storytime on horses, pet and animal storytimes are always a big hit! For a craft activity, make these horse finger puppets using a toilet paper roll. Hubbell, Patricia. HORSES: TROTTING! PRANCING! RACING! Lively [continue reading]
Volcano Storytime Ideas (2014)
Although there are not many picture books about volcanoes, this topic can make a great science-themed storytime . Your audience would enjoy seeing a model of an erupting volcano – maybe you can borrow one [continue reading]
Wind Storytime Ideas
Storytimes with a science focus can be fun any time of year. Here is a simple Wind and weather-related storytime you can do with preschoolers. For a craft project, make these fun pinwheels go here. [continue reading]
Rainbow List, O’Dell Award, Asian Pacific, American Indian, Amelia Bloomer, NCTE Orbis Awards
More Children’s and YA Book Awards Announced – Rainbow List GLBT 2014 Rainbow List: http://glbtrt.ala.org/rainbowbooks/archives/1103 – Thirty books for children and teens that celebrate the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender community were selected. Titles noted with [continue reading]
Pete Seeger and Morrie Turner Obituaries
Noted Folklore Musician and Author Pete Seeger Dies Pete Seeger died on January 27, 2014 of natural causes at the age of 94. The noted folk singer and musician was equally respected for his political [continue reading]
Printz, Seibert, Geisel, and Other ALA Book Awards
Continuing our announcement of book awards given by the American Library Association: Michael L. Printz Award for excellence in literature written for young adults: Midwinterblood, written by Marcus Sedgwick, is the 2014 Printz Award winner. The [continue reading]
Newbery, Caldecott, and Other Youth Media Awards Announced at ALA
Newbery, Caldecott, and Other Youth Media Awards Announced at ALA From the press release from the American Library Association: “The American Library Association (ALA) today announced the top books, video and audio books for children [continue reading]