Applications are open for ACL’s Dorothy Helfeld Fellowships. Please share this announcement with anyone you think might be interested in applying. If you or anyone you know is a student, recent graduate, early career librarian, [continue reading]
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2026 I Love My Librarian Awards Announced
2026 I Love My Librarian Awards Announced: The American Library Association announced its annual I Love My Librarian awards, which included two Bay Area librarians. The awardees are nominated by library users. Mia Gittlen, librarian [continue reading]
Bay Area School Librarians Meeting
Mychal Threets to Host “Reading Rainbow”
Mychal Threets to Host “Reading Rainbow”: Mychal Threets, former children’s librarian in Fairfield, has been named the new host of the reboot of the popular TV series “Reading Rainbow.” Formerly on PBS, the series will [continue reading]
National Book Awards – Longlist for Young People’s Literature
National Book Awards – Longlist for Young People’s Literature: The National Book Awards has announced the nominees (called the Longlist) in the Young People’s Literature category: Aguila, Maria Dolores. A Sea of Lemon Trees: The [continue reading]
Social Justice Children’s Book Fair
Social Justice Children’s Book Fair Set for December 6, 2025: The 9th Annual Social Justice Children’s Book Fair is scheduled for December 6, 2025, at Emerson Elementary School in Oakland, CA. 2025 Book Fair – [continue reading]
Welcome ACL Helfeld Scholars, Part 2!
Pedro Perez Hello I’m Pedro Perez . I’m from San Pablo California! I’ve worked in libraries since 2008. I’ve always been fascinated by children’s literature, children’s programming, and storytelling. I enjoy fantasy, sci-fi, but I [continue reading]
Welcome ACL Helfeld Scholars!
Welcome ACL Helfeld Scholars! Eboni Weston Hello. My name is Eboni A. Weston. I am a mother, a dedicated student, and I work as a permanent part-time library aide at the Oakland Public Library: [continue reading]