Madeline Comes to New York to Celebrate July 4!
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of Madeline’s publication, the New-York Historical Society will honor the beloved schoolgirl and her creator Ludwig Bemelmans with an exhibition of more than 90...
View ArticleA Sad Good-Bye Obituary – Walter Dean Myers (1937-2014)
It is always a honor to read one of my favorite middle school read-alouds, Monster, to students. Plus, one of the main characters in the book is Miss O'Brien. He was a great supporter of New York...
View ArticleSummer Dining! Oh Wait Summer Reading!
ALL FOUR STARS BY TARA DAIRMAN!This new title- All Four Stars by Tara Dairman explores the world of cooking through the eyes of a sixth grade girl named Gladys. Gladys cooks in secret but lands...
View ArticleSoon to Be Famous Author Winner, School Librarian Joanne Zienty
Soon to Be Famous Author Winner, School Librarian Joanne Zenty
View ArticleCOOKING AND CRAFTS CONTEST- TWO NEW BOOKS TO CELEBRATE SUMMER!
CONTEST! CONTEST! CONTEST! We have a winner! Congrats Ms. Clark! Zestbooks has donated two of there latest titles for my summer blog giveaway. Cooking and Crafts are two of the best ways to pass the...
View ArticleBIG BAD BUBBLE
How Could This Perfect BubbleBe Scary?This new title, Big Bad Bubble is by picture book power duo Adam Rubin and Daniel Salmieri. They are known for Dragons Love Tacos , Secret Pizza Party and Those...
View ArticleNew York Public Library Opens Outdoor Reading Room « CBS New York
New York Public Library Opens Outdoor Reading Room « CBS New York
View ArticleAt Your Service (Sounds Like Something a Librarian Would Say!) by Jen Malone
After reviewing All Four Stars by Tara Dairman I received a bunch of promotional materials for upcoming books. Among the pile was a bookmark for At Your Service by Jen Malone. They say don't judge a...
View ArticleStart Spreading the News Little Elliot Big City by Mike Curato is Coming in...
New York New YorkThey say if you can make it in New York you can make it anywhere. Well Little Elliot Big City by Mike Curato is about to take over New York. Little Elliot is an elephant who is...
View ArticleI GEEK the Library!
GEEK the library has changed the meaning of Geek to a verb. Whatever you geek, the public library supports you. Join Geek the Library in spreading awareness about the value of libraries and the...
View ArticleCONSTRUCTION by Sally Sutton Illustrated by Brain Lovelock
Construction by Sally Sutton and illustrated by Brain Lovelock. This is the third book by these creators following Demolition and Road Work. There are millions of books about building and children...
View ArticleIs This The Future For Libraries?
New Florida University Unveils Bookless LibraryKathryn Miller, director of FPU’s library, in The CommonsPhoto courtesy of Florida Polytechnic UniversityAs for the electronic-only aspect of the library...
View ArticleInternational Night
Every year schools everywhere hold an International Night. I am always thinking to myself can the school get a new idea. Today, my interest in International Night event was renewed at a booktalk on...
View ArticleBack to School Special - Why Lunch Ladies Are Heroes!
Children’s book author Jarrett Krosoczka shares the origins of the Lunch Lady graphic novel series, in which undercover school heroes serve lunch…and justice! His new project, School Lunch Hero Day,...
View ArticleTelephone by Mac Barnett Illustrated by Jen Corace
Telephone Wires With Birds on Top?Not unusual in the City!There is a new book called Telephone by Mac Barnett and Illustrated by Jen Corace that uses this idea to tell a delightful story. The book...
View ArticleI am taking the Great Ivy and Bean Reread Challenge!
THE GREAT IVY + BEAN REREAD CHALLENGEAugust 1, 2014Kids0 CommentsSabrina BarekzaiParents, get your reader on board with the Great Ivy + Bean Reread Challenge! This year’sInternational Ivy + Bean Day is...
View ArticleFloating Library on the Hudson!
The Floating Library is a pop up, mobile device-free public space aboard the historic Lilac Museum Steamship berthed at Pier 25 on the Hudson River in New York City. It will be open September 6-...
View ArticleNOT JUST A DOT by Loryn Brantz
Not Just a Dot by Loryn Brantz This new picture book looks at a small dot that is feeling unimportant. The author uses a number of different pictures to look at all the uses for a small dot. Dots...
View ArticleThe New York Public Library for the Performing Arts and Sesame Street to...
The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts and Sesame Street to Celebrate Beloved Show's 45th Season with Behind-The-Scenes Exhibition | The New York Public LibraryCheck out these cool library...
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