As your child transitions into independent learning and reading, you might notice that they’re what we librarians call a “reluctant reader.” There are so […]
Chapter Books
Tumble Book Library
The library buildings may be closed, but staff are working hard to continue to connect you to resources and information. Staff are recording video […]
Coretta Scott King Awards 2020
Another award given out this month was the Coretta Scott King awards. This group of awards recognizes African-American authors and illustrators of outstanding books for […]
Children’s Books by Native Americans
The last quarter of each year brings a renewed focus on gratefulness. Thanksgiving and the holiday season entreat people to really think about what is […]
Fall “To Be Read” Pile
Confession – my “to be read” (TBR) pile is very long. I currently have 20 books checked out and 15 on hold. And that doesn’t […]
Girls in Mid Grade
The transition for young readers from learning to read to reading to learn can be intimidating. For most kids it can look like a big […]
Youth Media Awards 2019
Every year librarians and other professionals gather at the ALA Midwinter Conference to celebrate the best of the best in children’s literature. Other stuff happens […]
October Reads – What I Read this Month
October was a middle grade month for me – don’t ask me how but I was able to finish five titles over the past 31 […]
Around the World Reads
There’s a little less than a month left in the library’s summer reading program for kids, Around the World in 30 Days of Reading. The […]