Schwartz, Heather E. Rihanna: Multi-Industry Mogul. Gateway Biographies. Lerner, 01/2024. 48pp. Biography. PLB $33.32. 979-8765610442. Paper $11.99. 979-8765623824. GRADES 4–6. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. Please see: Jason Reynolds: Groundbreaking Storyteller by Ty Chapman for series review. Joshua Rees—Daly City Public Library
Jason Reynolds: Groundbreaking Storyteller Review
Chapman, Ty. Jason Reynolds: Groundbreaking Storyteller. Gateway Biographies. Lerner, 01/2024. 48pp. Biography. PLB $33.32. 979-8765610459. Paper $11.99. 979-8765623831. GRADES 4–6. ADDITIONAL. SERIES REVIEW. These series biographies introduce middle-grade readers to people in the news. Readers may already know something about the person, but these titles will help provide [continue reading]
One Long Line Review
Burns, Loree Griffin. One Long Line: Marching Caterpillars and the Scientists Who Followed Them. Jamie Green, Illus. Candlewick/MIT, 5/2024. 56pp. Nonfiction. Trade $16.99. 978-1-5362-2868-7. GRADES 3–6. ADDITIONAL. Pine processionary caterpillars go in single-file lines wherever they go, which has piqued several scientists’ interest. Their various experiments and [continue reading]
Oakland Public Library to Hold Banned Books Postcard Event
Banned Books Postcard Event Wednesday, September 25, 2024 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM César E. Chávez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Suite 271, Oakland CA Description Come spend the evening crafting postcards with local guest youth authors! “With [continue reading]
National Book Awards Announces Nominees for Young People’s Literature
National Book Awards Announces Nominees for Young People’s Literature: The 2024 National Book Awards has released the “Longlist” for the Young People’s Literature Category. SLJ’s Reviews of the 2024 National Book Award for Young People’s [continue reading]
ACL Meeting Over Zoom – Friday, Sept. 12, 2024, 9:30am
ACL Meeting Friday, Sept. 12, 2024: Just a quick reminder for our members! Please join us for our ACL Meeting on Friday, Sept. 12, 2024, from 9:30am-Noon, over Zoom. The Zoom link will be sent [continue reading]
DIY Programming Ideas: Dungeons and Dragons
DIY Programming Ideas: Dungeons and Dragons The role-playing game “Dungeons and Dragons” is having a renaissance! I played in the late 1970’s which shows how long this game has been around. Many younger people may [continue reading]
Getting Dressed Storytime – Revised
Getting Dressed Storytime – Revised For toddlers and preschoolers, choosing what to wear is an early skill that allows them to make their own choices. A storytime focusing on getting dressed can celebrate [continue reading]