2020. Well, it has been…. a year. Frankly, what words could possibly sum up this year? I’ll take a quote from A Wrinkle in Time, “I don’t understand it any more than you do, but one thing I’ve learned is that you don’t have to understand things for them to be.” Our world has faced […]
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Featured Article: Few Words From Our CEO
Dear Friends, I wanted to write to you during this unusual event in all our lives when all of us are worried about life and death. Just a few months ago, the thought that we would be in a virtual nationwide lock-down to keep a medically suggested distance from each other would have sounded like […]
Featured Article: Christmas Classics
Holidays are traditionally led by, well, tradition, and Christmas is no exception. Whether it is eating the same food, listening to the same Christmas songs, or reading the same Christmas stories, we all have memories of specific rituals our families relied on for Christmas to become Christmas. I remember, as a child, my mother reading […]
Featured Article: STEMWorks
Are you a school librarian who works in a school with a STEM program? If so, and even if not, STEMWorks can be the right tool to enhance the STEM curriculum in your school. Why focus on STEM? STEM is so significant it’s hard to put into words. Science, technology, engineering, and math provide the […]
Featured Article: Librarians You Should Know: Rhonda Jenkins
I have been in awe of Rhonda Jenkins ever since I met her through Twitter. With close to 5,000 Twitter followers, other librarians and teachers everywhere check Rhonda’s Twitter feed to see her latest library happenings. I don’t know who looks happier in her tweets- her or her students! Rhonda is an inspiration to new […]
Featured Article: New Way to Bring Great Books to Kids
For almost a year, the CLCD staff has been energetically exploring exciting new ways to provide our extensive database to school and public librarians. It is a notable time in children’s and YA publishing, and we wanted to provide a product that allows you, the librarian, to make the best, most informed decision about the books that you purchase for […]
Featured Article: Australian Authors Contribution to Children’s Literature
The rugged Outback, the Great Barrier Reef, kangaroos and koala bears. Do you see the pattern? Yes, these are all images we think of when we think of Australia. But do images of great children’s literature come to mind when you think of Australia? I hope so. Australia has an abundance of authors and illustrators […]
Featured Article: Thanking You on Our Anniversary
It’s that time of year again- OUR ANNIVERSARY! For the past two years it has been a joy sharing award lists, thematic reading lists, and author and illustrator interviews with you. Together we have solved mysteries, learned about new hobbies, traveled the world, met funny bears and remarkable human beings. We can’t wait to see […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Featured Article: A Trip Around the World
Let’s take one more vacation before returning to school. This vacation will take us all around the world without even leaving our home. Well, except for a trip to the library. With summer break winding down and days spent at the pool numbered, it’s time to reflect on a wonderful summer. Did you relax by […]
Featured Article: The Importance of Storytelling
Storytime = a librarian surrounded by small children as he/she reads a story. Oral storytelling = a storyteller surrounded by listeners as he/she tells a story. Who doesn’t love storytime? The answer would be very few. A fun story read to a group of young children who are usually seated on the floor, escaping into a different […]
Featured Article: A Lot to Celebrate
It doesn’t get more American than the Fourth of July; that is, until you see the other July observances. National Baked Bean Month, National Hot Dog Month, National Ice Cream Month, National Blueberry Month, National Grilling Month, and National Picnic Month. Okay, so Americans really love to eat in July. That’s just the month observances. Take a […]
Featured Article: Health Benefits of Hobbies
Many psychologists agree that hobbies have health benefits. They provide ways to challenge our minds, strengthen our bodies, relieve stress and make us happier. Some researchers say they even help protect against dementia and help us feel younger. In her parentcircle.com article, Benefits of Hobbies for Your Child , Dr. Priscilla J. S. Selvaraj reveals 10 […]
Featured Article: Celebrating Mr. Rogers’ Example
On June 8, 2018, theaters will be showing the documentary film Won’t You Be My Neighbor?, which focuses on children’s television icon Fred Rogers. What is so significant about the film is viewers get a chance to hear about the life of children’s programming creator Fred Rogers and his idea to bring love and kindness […]
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