Outstanding Books of the Month – January 2024 Each month we post an annotated bibliography of books that were rated ‘Outstanding’ at our previous meeting and nominated for our year-end Distinguished List. You can see [continue reading]
January 2024
Author Interview: Lea Lyon
Lea Lyon is a Bay Area author with a new book out – The Double V Campaign: African Americans Fighting for Freedom at Home and Abroad. Rowman & Littlefield, Feb. 20, 2024, 176p., $28, ISBN [continue reading]
Where Do Ocean Creatures Sleep at Night? Review
Simmons, Steven J. Where Do Ocean Creatures Sleep at Night? Ruthe E. Harper, Illus. Addl. Creator Clifford R. Simmons. Charlesbridge, 04/2024. [28]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $17.99. 978-1-62354-297-9. GRADES Preschool–1. ADDITIONAL. Young children often ask many questions about animals, including the one this title helps to answer. Colorful watercolor illustrations [continue reading]
US Air Force Alphabet Book Review
Pallotta, Jerry. US Air Force Alphabet Book. Vickie Fraser, Illus. Addl. Creators Sammie Garnett. Charlesbridge, 09/2023. [32]pp. Nonfiction. Trade $17.99. 978-1-5709-1952-7. GRADES 2–5. LOW ADDITIONAL. It’s not clear who the intended audience is for this book. It is set up as an alphabet book, but the facts [continue reading]
Secret of Lillian Velvet Review
Moriarty, Jackie. Secret of Lillian Velvet, The. Levine Querido, 10/2023. 443pp. Fiction. Trade $19.99. 978-1-64614-261-3. GRADES 6–9. ADDITIONAL. Lillian’s life has been very lonely; she has been living with her grandmother and is not allowed to go anywhere, not even school (academics are done at [continue reading]
Reminder: Register for Performers’ Showcase
Register for the ACL Performers’ Showcase: The 2024 Performers’ Showcase is coming up on Saturday, February 3rd at the Fremont Public Library. This all-day event is a great chance to see a wide selection of [continue reading]
Animal Camouflage Review
Jenkins, Martin. Animal Camouflage. Jane McGuinness, Illus. Find Out About. Candlewick. 10/2023. 24pp. Nonfiction. Trade $17.99. 978-1-5362-2836-6. GRADES 1–3. LOW ADDITIONAL. Mixed media illustrations depict various camouflage methods that animals use. Two-page spreads show readers [continue reading]
Bent Out of Shape Review
Hokkanen, Mirka. Bent Out of Shape. Mirka Hokkanen, Illus. Kitty & Cat. Candlewick, 11/2023. [32]pp. Picture Book. Trade $18.99. 978-1-5362-2368-2. GRADES Preschool–1. ADDITIONAL. Black Cat and white Kitty return in this shape-based concept book, with [continue reading]