Quinones, John. One Year in Uvalde: A Story of Hope and Resilience. Hyperion Avenue, 05/2024. 220p. $29.99. 978-1-368-10701-3. Librarians, especially those in schools, may be interested in this book for adults. Quinones is a [continue reading]
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Posthumous Release of Andrew Clements’ sequel to Frindle
Posthumous Release of Andrew Clements’ sequel to Frindle: The Frindle Files was released on August 27, 2024, published by Random House. It is the sequel to the 1996 bestselling tween novel Frindle by Andrew Clements, [continue reading]
Oakland Public Library to Hold Banned Books Postcard Event
Banned Books Postcard Event Wednesday, September 25, 2024 6:00 PM – 7:45 PM César E. Chávez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Suite 271, Oakland CA Description Come spend the evening crafting postcards with local guest youth authors! “With [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).
Asian Art Museum Seeks Volunteer Storytellers
Asian Art Museum Storyteller Training: The Asian Art Museum is seeking volunteers interested in telling stories to their visitors. Those interested can apply for the training (which begins Aug. 29, 2024) by going to: Volunteer [continue reading]
Dorothy Helfeld Fellowships Available
Dorothy Helfeld Fellowships Available The 2024-25 application period is OPEN! Who is eligible? We encourage Northern California students, colleagues new to the field, or people with interest in children’s literature and librarianship to apply. About [continue reading]
Bay Area Storytelling Festival Set for May 3-4, 2024
Bay Area Storytelling Festival Set for May 3-4, 2024: The 33rd Bay Area Storytelling Festival is scheduled for May 3-4, 2024, with a virtual option available. It will be held at the Sonoma Academy in [continue reading]
2024 Ezra Jack Keats Awards Announced
Ezra Jack Keats Awards Announced: The 2024 Ezra Jack Keats Awards were announced on Feb. 21, 2024 to honor “early career authors and illustrators for excellence in portraying the multicultural nature of the world.” The [continue reading]