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Enola Holmes Read-Alikes

  Enola Holmes series by Nancy Springer   Abrahams, Peter. “Echo Falls” series. Allison, Jennifer. “Gilda Joyce” series. Barrett, Tracy. The 100-Year-Old Secret. Blasco, Serena. “Enola Holmes” series. Cavallaro, Brittany. A Study in Charlotte.  Eulberg, [continue reading]

Published on Nov 16, 2020
Posted by: pennypeck

The Importance of Play

The Importance of Play at Library Programs      Before libraries had to close due to the pandemic, play was often emphasized in our storytimes and programming. We would add a Stay and Play time at [continue reading]

Published on Nov 15, 2020
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: Updates

ACL Member Ruth Hadlock Dies

Longtime ACL Member Ruth Hadlock Dies:  Librarian Ruth Hadlock died on October 29, 2020 at age 90; she was an ACL member and respected book reviewer. Originally from New York, she was married to noted [continue reading]

Published on Nov 12, 2020
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: Obituary
Tags: Ruth Hadlock

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Bones: An Inside Look at the Animal Kingdom Review

Howard, Jules. Bones: An Inside Look at the Animal Kingdom. Cervelle Fryer, Illus. Non-fiction. Big Picture, 06/2020. 80pp. $19.99. 978-1-5362-1-41-5. OUTSTANDING. GRADES 2-5. This fabulously illustrated guide to bones focuses on evolu­tionary adaptations that help [continue reading]

Published on Nov 10, 2020
Posted by: pennypeck

OUTSTANDING! – October 2020

Each month we post an annotated bibliography of books that were rated ‘Outstanding’ at our previous month’s meeting and nominated for our year-end Distinguished List.  Members can see full reviews of these books and many [continue reading]

Published on Nov 9, 2020
Posted by: Eric Barbus
Categories: Outstanding Books of the Month, Review, Updates

ACL Meeting on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020 to feature Alia Jones on Native Representation

ACL Meeting Friday, November 13, 2020:  Just a quick reminder for our Bay Area members!  Please join us for our ACL Meeting on Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, from 10am-Noon over Zoom. We will have our [continue reading]

Published on Nov 8, 2020
Posted by: pennypeck
Categories: ACL Events

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Boys in the Back Row Review

Jung, Mike. Boys in the Back Row, The. Fiction. Levine Querido, 10/2020. 272pp. $17.99. 978-1-64614-011-4. OUTSTANDING GRADES.  GR 4-7. Best friends since fourth grade, Matt and Eric are sixth grade comic book fans and band [continue reading]

Published on Nov 6, 2020
Posted by: pennypeck

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Babysitters Club Read-Alikes

The Babysitters Club by Ann M. Martin Barrows, Annie. The Magic Half. Benton, Jim. The Worst Things in Life Are Also Free. Cala, Caroline. Best Babysitters Ever. Courtauld, Sarah. Buckle and Squash: The Perilous Princess [continue reading]

Published on Nov 6, 2020
Posted by: pennypeck
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