Fleischman, Paul. Matchbox Diary. Bagram Ibatouilline, Illus. Fic. Candlewick, 2013.[36]p. $16.99. 978-0-7636-4601-1. OUTSTANDING. GRADES 1-ADULT. A grandfather meets his great-granddaughter for the first time. In his antique shop she brings him a cigar box filled [continue reading]
June 2013
Activity Books for the Library
Angleberger, Tom. Art2-D2’s Guide to Folding and Doodling: 75+ Things to Fold, Draw, and Do! Amulet, 2013, 163p., $12.95, ISBN 978-1-4197-0534-2. Because the “Origami Yoda” novels are so popular, you may already have tweens requesting [continue reading]
U.K.’s Carnegie and Greenaway Medals Announced
The winners of the 2013 CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medals were announced on June 19, 2013, at a ceremony at the Natural History Museum in London. The U.K.’s most prestigious prizes for children’s books [continue reading]
Review of the Week
Cheng, Andrea. Etched in Clay: The Life of Dave, Enslaved Potter and Poet. Andrea Cheng, Illus. Non-fic. Lee & Low, 2013. 143p. $17.95. 978-1-6006-0451-5. OUTSTANDING. GRADES 3-ADULT. In this terrific biography-in-verse, Andrea Cheng gives us [continue reading]
Septimus Heap Read-Alikes
Read-alikes for the “Septimus Heap” series by Angie Sage: This seven volume fantasy series has magic and wizards. Barron, T.A. Merlin’s Dragon series. Blackwood, Sage. Jinx. Epstein, Adam Jay. Secrets of the Crown. Fforde, Jasper. The [continue reading]
Do-It-Yourself Program Ideas: Caldecott Medal Celebration!
This year is the 75th anniversary of the Caldecott Medal, awarded to the illustrator for the best artwork in a children’s book: www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/caldecottmedal/caldecottmedal . This is a perfect opportunity to have a fun Caldecott Celebration [continue reading]
Review of the Week
Bean, Jonathan. Building Our House. Jonathan Bean, Illus. Pic. Bk. Farrar, 2013. [42]p. $17.99. 978-0-374-38023-6. OUTSTANDING. GRADES PRE-4 In detailed and affectionate words and illustrations, Bean documents his family’s adventures as they build a house—and [continue reading]
ACL Meeting Fri. June 14th at Rockridge Branch
ACL Meeting Reminder: June meeting at the ROCKRIDGE BRANCH. We hope you can join us for the ACL Meeting on Friday, June 14, 2013, from 9am-1pm at the Rockridge Branch Library, 5366 College Ave., Oakland. [continue reading]