Anderson, Justin. Super Swifts: Small Birds with Amazing Powers. Clover Robin, Illus. Candlewick, 05/2024. 25pp. Nonfiction. Trade $18.99. 978-1-53623-148-9. GRADES Kindergarten–3. HIGH ADDITIONAL. This factual look at swifts, small gray birds that fly faster, higher, [continue reading]
Voting Storytime
Voting Storytime For a family storytime, the theme of voting could tie in well with upcoming elections. As part of the storytime, partner with the local League of Women Voters to have a [continue reading]
Two Together Review
Wenzel, Brendan. Two Together. Brendan Wenzel, Illus. Chronicle, 04/2024. [44]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-79720-277-8. GRADES Preschool–2. OUTSTANDING. Two friends with very different personal perspectives share a romping adventure filled with exuberance masterfully portrayed through a flow of dynamic illustrations and the casual ease of near [continue reading]
Icarus Review
Ancrum, K. Icarus. HarperCollins/HarperTeen, 03/2024. 400pp. Fiction. Trade $19.99. 978-0-06328-578-1. GRADES 9–Adult. OUTSTANDING. In this Greek myth remix, Icarus is the son of a brilliant art forger who forces him into a life of crime. Fearing exposure, the seventeen-year-old, with black hair and brown eyes, [continue reading]
Orris and Timble Review
DiCamillo, Kate. Orris and Timble: The Beginning. Carmen Mok, Illus. Orris and Timble; bk. 1. Candlewick, 04/2024. 80pp. Reader. Trade $16.99. 978-1-53622-279-1. GRADES Kindergarten–3. OUTSTANDING. Orris and Timble is an unusual early reader. The story [continue reading]
Hocus and Pocus and the Spell for Home Review
Capetta, A.R. Hocus and Pocus and the Spell for Home. Charlene Chua, Illus. Hocus and Pocus; bk. 1. Candlewick, 05/2024. 96pp. Fiction. Trade $16.99. 978-1-53622-492-4. GRADES Kindergarten–3. OUTSTANDING. Young adult author A.R. Capetta has successfully [continue reading]
ACL Meeting Friday, August 9, 2024
ACL Meeting Friday, August 9, 2024: Just a quick reminder for our Bay Area members! Please join us for our ACL Meeting on Friday, August 9, 2024, from 9:30am-Noon, at the Berkeley Main Library, 2090 [continue reading]
CLA Conference Set for Oct. 17-19, 2024
California Library Association Annual Conference: This year, CLA’s annual conference will be held Oct. 17-19, 2024 in Pasadena, CA. CLA Conference 2024 – California Library Association (cla-net.org).