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Diversity Resources
There’s a lot of talk about diversity in children’s literature, but it may be difficult to actually find information. I’ve found a few valuable resources (I’m sure there are a bunch more!) that make finding information a whole lot easier! 1.) We Need Diverse Books An official campaign that began…
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Youth Media Awards – Initial Reactions
This is one of my favorite days as a children’s librarian. I know there are those that don’t take much stock in the youth media awards, believing that many of the awards are given to quality literature, yet are not as interesting or accessible to the children reading them. But,…
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New Collection/Rebranding an Old Collection
I’ve been posting about our progress as we rebrand one of our collections in the children’s department. The collection is what we currently call the Bridging Collection, mostly picture books that are for an older audience as well as a catch-all location for materials that don’t fit easily into the…
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Sensory-Friendly Storytime: Favorites
I visit 4 classrooms a few times of year at our Intermediate Unit (which for those of you outside of PA – is a state-wide program for young children with disabilities. In the morning I see a three classrooms and in the afternoon I see four classrooms – each with…
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Mock Caldecott Program
This is the first time I’ve ever done a mock award program at the library. I had planned on doing this program in December but changed my plans last minute in favor of a dance party right before the holiday season. So, I’m back at my Mock Caldecott program for today with…
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Focused Collections & Weeding
A co-worker and I are slowly working through some weeding projects in the library. Our first project of the new year consists of a collection that our library titled “Bridging Collection.” As in, bridging from easy readers to chapter books or picture books for elementary-age students. Mainly focused on picture…
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NYPL's 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing 2014
I’m currently working my way through the New York Public Library’s Children’s Books 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing 2014. I’ve read a number of the books already, but I figured it would be a great start to the new year to work towards these 100 books. I’m almost finished…
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The Nowhere Box
This book grabbed my attention right away – the cut-out, painted, and pencil sketched drawings fit perfectly with the story about a little boy frustrated by his even littler brothers always getting in the way of his fun. So, he decides to go Nowhere in a washing machine box and…
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My Not-Best List
It’s been a particularly busy year for me – I bought a house in April, adopted a dog in August and in addition to working full-time, being an 2014 Emerging Leader for ALA and working with other committees as well. That being said, I didn’t get the chance to read…
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Book Review: Born Reading
Born Reading: Bringing Up Bookworms in the Digital Age – From Picture Books to eBooks and Everything in Between by Jason Boog is a great read for new and expecting parents that gives simple ways to encourage young children to learn to love books and reading. And I’m really enjoying…