ALSC Institute Registration Open Registration for the 2014 ALSC National Institute is now open– a great development and networking opportunity for library staff working in youth services. This biennial conference moves around the country so [continue reading]
Professional Reading: Pura Belpre biography, Little Golden Books gift
Gonzalez, Lisa Sanchez. The Stories I Read to the Children: The Life and Writing of Pura Belpre, the Legendary Storyteller, Children’s Author, and New York Public Librarian. Center for Puerto Rican Studies, Hunter College of [continue reading]
ACL Meeting this Friday, November 8, 2013
Just a quick reminder for our Bay Area members! Please join us for our ACL Meeting on Friday, November 8, 2013, from 9am–1pm at the Oakland Main Library. We will have our usual Book Reviewing, [continue reading]
Do-It-Yourself Program Ideas: Fancy Nancy Party
The “Fancy Nancy” series of books by Jane O’Connor, with sparkly pink and purple illustrations by Robin Preiss Glasser is very popular, and empowering for a lot of little girls. You can hold a Fancy [continue reading]
New York Times, Canadian Children’s book awards announced
New York Times Ten Best Illustrated Children’s Books The New York Times Book Review announced its annual 10 Best Illustrated Children’s Books on October 30, 2013. The list has been published since 1952, curated every [continue reading]
The Circuit Read-Alikes
Read-Alikes for The Circuit by Francisco Jimenez and other books concerning undocumented immigrants Picture books: Altman, Linda. Amelia’s Road. Anzaldua, Gloria. Friends from the Other Side/Amigos del otro lado. James, Helen Foster. Paper Son. Jimenez, [continue reading]
Colors Storytime Ideas
In some ways, mixing colors can be the first type of science experiment a preschooler does. Of course, knowing the names of colors is also an important Kindergarten Readiness activity. There are many arts and [continue reading]
Pets Storytime Ideas (2013)
Preschool Storytime Ideas Pets – revised If you are planning a more elaborate storytime program, invite a local pet store to bring in a few animals and talk about pet care in general. Children always [continue reading]