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Chew That Book: Why Babies Belong in Libraries | First Steps
Essential is what our early literacy programs need to be—especially if we want children’s librarian jobs to be considered necessary community services. Make it your mission this year to increase early literacy services at your site by offering at least one nursery-rhyme-based program a month for ages birth to two years old.
North of Nowhere
Gr 5–8—Mia is ready to spend her spring break relaxing at home with friends-until her grandfather abruptly disappears...
Grasshopper Magic
Gr 2–4—The Willow children are back for more magical escapades in this easy chapter book...
Must-have Board Books for Early Childhood Collections
A selection of tried-and-true titles that babies and toddlers adore.
STEAM at the Library Supports Literacy, Common Core | ALA 2013
Do you know STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics)? From hosting “parties” with traditional building blocks to using science kits with young children, ideas for STEAM programming in libraries were shared at a recent panel at the ALA (American Library Association) annual conference.
Saving the Team
Gr 4–6—This formulaic story follows 12-year-old Devin, who has just left her friends and soccer team behind, moving cross country with her family...
Hiding Out at the Pancake Palace
Gr 5–8—Internationally known, super-famous Elvis Ruby gets stage fright and freezes up in front of millions of people, on live TV...
Dare!
Gr 2–5—Three stories told from the perspectives of three different children: one who is bullied (Weird!), a bystander (Dare!), and the bully herself (Tough!)...
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