Flannel Boards – Revised Even in the 21st century, when technology has become an integral part of some of our storytimes, flannel boards are still very popular. I find flannel boards to be a [continue reading]
July 2019
OUTSTANDING! – June 2019
Each month we post an annotated bibliography of books that were rated ‘Outstanding’ and nominated for our Distinguished List at our previous month’s meeting. Members can see full reviews of these books and many more [continue reading]
Wildheart Review
Bertagna, Julie. Wildheart: The Daring Adventures of John Muir. William Goldsmith, Illus. Graphic novel. Yosemite Conservancy, 03/2019. 128pp. $17.99. 978-1-930238-94-7. HIGH ADDITIONAL. GRADES 3-6. This graphic novel biography by Julie Bertagna introduces middle grade readers [continue reading]
“Poet X” Jacket Art Controversay
Poet X Jacket Art Controversy: There has been an accusation that the cover art forElizabeth Acevedo’s award-winning young adult novel Poet X was plagiarized (not by Acevedo but by someone at the publishing house). Photographer [continue reading]
Mo Willems’ Knuffle Bunny Featured in Sculpture at Library
Knuffle Bunny Sculpture: Mo Willems’ Caldecott Honor book Knuffle Bunny has been honored with a sculpture in the garden at the Brooklyn (NY) Public Library, Park Slope branch. Willems was in attendance and read the [continue reading]
ACL Meeting Friday, July 12, 2019
ACL Meeting Friday, July 12, 2019: Just a quick reminder for our Bay Area members! Please join us for our ACL Meeting on Friday, July 12, 2019, from 9am–Noon at the Oakland Main Library. We [continue reading]
Pop-up, Toy, and Flap Books
Board Books with Flaps Orodan, Mike. Peek-a-Baby Ocean. Chronicle, 03/2019. [14p.] $9.99. 978-1-4521-6646-9. Orodan, Mike. Peek-a-Baby Farm. Chronicle, 03/2019. [14p.] $9.99. 978-1-4521-6645-2. In this new series, young children can lift the large flaps to [continue reading]
Because Review
Willems, Mo. Because. Amber Ren, Illus. Picture Book. Hyperion, 03/2019. [40]pp. $17.99. 978-1-368-01901-9. OUTSTANDING. GRADES PRE-3. A causal chain of contributors demonstrates the skill, collaboration, and community support required to stage a modern orchestral concert [continue reading]