“Race Matters: Practical Ways Libraries Can Celebrate All Youth:” Friday is the big day! Just a quick reminder – The Association of Children’s Librarians of Northern California (ACL) Proudly Presents Race Matters: Practical Ways Libraries Can [continue reading]
Kwame Alexander
Kwame Alexander to Speak at Berkeley PL
Kwame Alexander at Berkeley Public Library, Tuesday, May 31, 6-7pm. Berkeley Central Library, 3rd floor, Community Meeting Room:Author, poet and educator Kwame Alexander, winner of the 2015 Newbery Medal and the 2015 Coretta Scott King [continue reading]
Review of the Week –
Alexander, Kwame. The Crossover. Houghton, 2014. 237p. $16.99. 978-0-544-10771-7. OUTSTANDING. GRADES 5-10. Josh and Jordan Bell are kings of the court headed for the championship. Seventh grade twins, theyhave been taught the game by their [continue reading]