Who Am I If Not a Children’s Librarian?

For the first time in a long time I took a vacation and completely disconnected from work. I’m talking didn’t check my email, didn’t worry about looming deadlines, didn’t wonder how programs were going, didn’t think about community partnerships. Just…didn’t.* And it was absolutely glorious. I’ve been thinking about why this is the first time… Continue reading Who Am I If Not a Children’s Librarian?

2019 Picture Books: Counting, Numbers, and Shapes

Did you know early numeracy is a predictor of later reading success? Just one of the many good nuggets of information I picked up from the Center for Childhood Creativity. Here’s a selection of picture books coming out this year that support counting, number sense, and shape awareness. Don’t miss the other lists in this… Continue reading 2019 Picture Books: Counting, Numbers, and Shapes

2019 Picture Books: Neighbourhoods and Homes

Houses, apartments, dens, nests, planets – all of these are types of homes. This list features books about the places we live, both big and small, and the neighbourhoods we create with others. Don’t miss the other lists in this series: Books Featuring Babies Biographies of Women Feelings and Emotions Outer Space Mythical and Magical… Continue reading 2019 Picture Books: Neighbourhoods and Homes