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Thematic Reading List: Siblings

Having a sibling can be both wonderful and challenging—especially when they are brand new! This book list incorporates fiction books about siblings of various ages, from brand new to elementary school. These books discuss the joys and tribulations that come with having a sibling, allowing readers to build empathy and understanding for one another. Ideal […]

Award of the Week: Pacific Northwest Library Association Young Reader’s Choice

Since 1940 young readers in the Pacific Northwest have been participating in the Young Reader’s Choice Award (YRCA) . The award was established by Harry Hartman, a Seattle bookseller, who believed every student should have an opportunity to select a book that gives him or her pleasure. The Young Reader’s Choice Award is sponsored by […]

Author Interview: Anne O’Brien Carelli

Anne O’Brien Carelli is the author of adult nonfiction, a middle grade novel, Skylark and Wallcreeper, and the picture book, Amina’s New Friends. She has always been fascinated by the French Resistance and studied history at Case Western Reserve University. For her PhD, Anne researched psychology of the gifted. Originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan, Anne […]

Featured Article: Your Mark on the World

As 2018 became a page in the history books, newscasters reflected on the big stories of the year. Most stories were sad- senseless shootings in schools and malls, accusations of workplace misconduct, devastating and deadly weather- mixed in with a few feel-good viral videos. What was so eerie about the disturbing stories of the year […]

Award of the Week: Alabama Camellia Children’s Choice Book Award

The Alabama Camellia Children’s Choice Book Award was created to encourage Alabama young readers to develop an awareness of reading and honor favorite books. The winning books are determined by the total vote of young readers in Alabama and voting is open to K-12 public and private schools and public libraries. Winners are announced each […]

Featured Article: Christmas Traditions

Eleven years ago, my family and I experienced a rather warm Christmas day in Virginia. The temperature was 65+ degrees with lots of warm sunshine. Weather like this was perfect for grilling and eating outdoors which is exactly what we did. Thus began our fajitas for Christmas lunch tradition and we have continued it ever […]

Award of the Week: Nutmeg Book Award

Jointly sponsored by the Connecticut Library Association (CLA) and the Connecticut Association of School Librarians (CASL), the Nutmeg Book Award encourages children in grades 2-12 to read quality literature and to vote for their favorite from a list of ten nominated titles. The Nutmeg Committee is comprised of children’s librarians and school library media specialists […]

Award of the Week: Mitten Award

The Mitten Award recognizes and promotes quality literature for youth in picture book format. First given in 1999 by the Children’s Services Division of the Michigan Library Association, the award is given annually to one children’s book originally published in the United States during the calendar year that has captured the attention of youth librarians […]

Author Interview: Stephanie Campisi

Australian-born author Stephanie Campisi’s books are in bookstores and on library shelves much to the delight of American readers everywhere. With two books published and another two slated for publishing in 2019, we are delighted to speak with Stephanie about her craft. Your latest book, Luis and Tabitha, grabbed our attention from page 1. […]

Award of the Week: American Indian Youth Literature Award

The American Indian Youth Literature Awards are presented every two years. The awards were established to identify and honor the very best writing and illustrations by and about American Indians. Books selected to receive the award will present American Indians in the fullness of their humanity in the present and past contexts. […]

Featured Article: Finding Books to Honor Native American Heritage

As we celebrate Native American Heritage Month, we find ourselves at a very difficult time in our nation’s history. We see land borders being strengthened, racial tension, and a lack of kindness towards anyone who opposes our own views. Our nation has been in this moment before, and in all honesty, we will probably experience […]

Award of the Week: Eisner Award

The Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards commonly referred to as the Eisner Award, are considered the “Oscars” of the comics world. Named for the pioneering comics creator and graphic novelist Will Eisner, the awards are given out in more than two dozen categories during a ceremony each year at Comic-Con International: San Diego. […]

Featured Article: Graphic Novels

On July 20, 2018, the 30th Annual Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards were presented in San Diego. These awards are given out during a special convention that continues to grow each year and has sparked smaller conventions throughout the country. The convention is Comic Con International, and the Eisner Award is considered the Oscars for […]

Author Interviews : Kat Shepherd

Debut author Kat Shepherd writes fast-paced series books with the goal of making reading a joyful experience for every kid. A former classroom teacher, Kat has also worked as a deli waitress, a Hollywood script reader, and a dog trainer for film and TV. She has graciously taken time out of her busy writing schedule to talk […]

Award of the Week: Mind the Gap Award

Mind the Gap is a Horn Book magazine award for deserving books that did not bring home ALA awards. 2018 Award Winners Windows By: Julia Denos Illustrated by: E. B. Goodale Walking his dog at dusk, one boy catches glimpses of the lives around him in […]

Featured Article: Scary Tales to Keep You Up at Night

It’s October and for many people that means carved pumpkins, kids in costumes trick-or-treating, and spooky stories. Speaking of spooky stories, I’ve got a few to share. This story is about a young man named Hans. After Hans’ beloved father dies he journeys to “make his way in the world.” Along the way he sees interesting characters, such […]

Award of the Week: Aesop Prize

The Aesop Prize recognizes exceptional books, for children or young adults, that are based on folklore. The folklore must be accurately presented in the text and illustrations and add to the reader’s understanding of folklore. 2017 Winner Noodleheads See the Future By: Tedd Arnold, Martha Hamilton, and […]

Featured Article: Fall Trends in Children’s Publishing

Cooler weather. Blankets and sweaters. Shorter days. Pumpkin lattes. Fall is upon us and as we settle into school routines and wearing jackets, book lovers are anticipating reading and placing holds on a new crop of books to snuggle with during their evenings. What can we expect to see on bookshelves this fall? We can expect […]

Award of the Week: Américas Award

CLASP (Consortium of Latin American Studies Program) founded the Américas Award in 1993 to encourage and commend authors, illustrators and publishers who produce quality children’s and young adult books that portray Latin America, the Caribbean, or Latinos in the United States, and to provide teachers with recommendations for classroom use. Up to two awards (for primary […]

Featured Article: Save Shelf Space for Bilingual Books

In the fall of 2015 there were 4.8 million English Language Learners (ELL) in U.S. schools, with 3.7 million of those students speaking Spanish as the first language. “Arabic, Chinese, and Vietnamese were the next most common home languages (spoken by approximately 114,400; 101,300; and 81,200 students, respectively).” (https://nces.ed.gov/programs/coe/indicator_cgf.asp) What influence does this have on the […]

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