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Hello friends! I’m about to take a much needed vacation and won’t be posting on Jbrary for a few weeks. I wanted to make sure I announced the Summer 2019 LSC Journal Club articles before I go. This quarter we’re discussing Summer Reading Clubs. Or Summer Reading Programs. Or Summer Learning Programs. Whatever you call… Continue reading Library Services for Children Journal Club: Summer 2019
These books bust gender stereotypes. They also feature LGBTQ families and kids. I couldn’t find the perfect phrase to encompass both of these, but I liked “gender expansive” which I saw in a recent School Library Journal article on gender expression and early learning. And I’m sneaking this in just before the end of Pride… Continue reading 2019 Picture Books: Gender Expansive
Welcome back to my New to Storytime series. It’s been awhile! These posts are aimed at people just starting out as storytime leaders. It’s really fun, I promise. This post will cover the basics of picking felt stories and songs and using them with small children in storytime or circle time setting. Don’t miss the… Continue reading New to Storytime: Using Felt Stories
It is hiking season and I couldn’t be more excited! Growing up as a Girl Scout gave me an appreciation of nature that I treasure today. Here are some of the nature-themed titles coming out this year that grabbed my interest. Which ones look the best to you? Let me know in the comments! Don’t… Continue reading 2019 Picture Books: Nature
I am so excited to share this guest post about bilingual storytime today! I am even more excited because the writer is a youth services librarian from my hometown library, Sacramento Public Library! So many exclamation points! This post is a great follow-up to my Bilingual Storytime Resources as its written by someone who actually… Continue reading Bilingual Storytime Presenter’s Guide
Ahhh, librarian’s best friends! Personally, I enjoy watching funny GIFs of these furry creatures better than interacting with them in person. I couldn’t help creating list just about cats and dogs though. Also, this list is HUGE. The biggest one yet! Which ones stand out to you? Let me know in the comments! Don’t miss… Continue reading 2019 Picture Books: Cats and Dogs