National Book Awards Announced Longlist for Young People’s Literature: The National Book Foundation has named ten titles under consideration for the Young People’s Literature Category. The winner will be announced on November 16th: Barnhill, Kelly. [continue reading]
Updates
Two Mini-Grant Reports
Mika Perlmutt, Oakland Public Library: I was thrilled to receive a mini-grant from ACL in 2020 to help me fund the purchase of new board games and ongoing snacks for our weekly drop-in game night. [continue reading]
Oakland Librarian Sharon McKellar’s Found Items Display
Oakland Librarian Sharon McKellar’s Found Items Display: Sharon McKellar is receiving praise for her display of notes and other objects found in books at the Oakland Public Library: How an Oakland librarian turns trash into [continue reading]
Author/Illustrator Raymond Briggs Dies
Author/Illustrator Raymond Briggs Dies: Raymond Briggs died at age 88. Born in England in 1934, his first book was Peter and the Piskies, written by Ruth Manning-Sanders with Briggs’ illustrations, published in 1958. His most [continue reading]
ACL Meeting Friday, August 12, 2022
ACL Meeting Friday, August 12, 2022: Just a quick reminder for our Bay Area members! Please join us for our ACL Meeting on Friday, August 12, 2022, from 9:30am-Noon over Zoom (link will be emailed [continue reading]
Movie-Themed: “Encanto”
“Encanto” Movie Programming Ideas One does not need to be a child to enjoy the Disney film “Encanto,” due to its involving plot, humor, and wonderful music. Many libraries are holding “Encanto” film showings, [continue reading]
ACL Members Ann Hotta and Yesica Hurd Featured in Children & Libraries
ACL Members Ann Hotta and Yesica Hurd Featured in Children & Libraries. Check out the Summer 2022 issue of ALA/ALSC’s Children & Libraries (v. 20, no. 2) to see articles by two ACL members! Ann [continue reading]
Out of the Ordinary
Perrin, Clotilde. Inside the Suitcase. Gecko Press, 09/2021. [20p.]. $21.99, 978-1-776573-43-1. Originally published in France and translated by Daniel Hahn, this picture book with flaps is about a boy with a magical red suitcase. [continue reading]