Would you like to host a Mock Newbery discussion with students at your library? Check out this wonderful article by ACL members Mary Ann Scheuer and Armin Arethna: www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2016/08/hosting-mock-newbery-book-club/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter The article has many helpful details [continue reading]
Programming Ideas
Tired of the same old programs? Here are some great ideas for something new.
Programming Ideas: Roald Dahl’s “The BFG” and Dahl’s 100th Birthday
Do-It-Yourself Programming Ideas for Roald Dahl’s “The BFG” and Dahl’s 100th Birthday With the release of the film version of Roald Dahl’s “The BFG” directed by Steven Spielberg, a hands-on game and craft program focusing [continue reading]
Programming Ideas: Library Olympic Games
Do-It-Yourself Program Ideas: Library Olympic Games Good for any library at any time of year, and it goes with the 2016 Summer Reading Theme “On Your Mark, Get Set, Read!”or “Read for the Win!” The [continue reading]
Programming Ideas: Sports Around the World
Do-It-Yourself Program Ideas: Sports Around the World Program Good for any library at any time of year, and it goes with the 2016 Summer Reading Themes “On Your Mark, Get Set, Read!” or “Read for [continue reading]
Meet Author Matilde Hollander
Meet a Local Author – “Where we can get to know California authors and illustrators of books for children and teens.” Author Matilde Hollander was kind enough to do an interview by email. Hollander, Matilde. [continue reading]
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Programs
Do-It-Yourself Program Ideas – 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten This month’s column is somewhat out of the ordinary; usually we offer outlines of craft and game programs based on a theme. But this month, we want [continue reading]
“BookPALS” – a Project of the Screen Actor’s Guild Foundation
BookPALS, which stands for Performing Artists for Literacy in Schools, is a project of the Screen Actors Guild Foundation. It is their “signature children’s literacy program,” with the goal of developing the love of reading [continue reading]
Programming Ideas: Harry Potter Party
Do-It-Yourself Program Ideas – Harry Potter Crafts and Games A book party celebrating J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter” books will still draw a crowd, even after all these years! Here are some ideas for a craft [continue reading]