Category Archives: Children’s Literature (all forms)

work of ALSC Priority Group VI and other items about children’s literature (including but not limited to books, songs, video, etc.)

Book to Film: Good Night, Mr. Tom

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Elisabeth Gattullo

Whatever platitudes we spout about judging books by their covers, the truth is almost everyone does just that. A book with a cover deemed “boring” by children is going to live a sad life in the library, a life of … Continue reading →

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Reorganizing Non-fiction: A Dewey Hybrid Model

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Kiera Parrott

Almost five years after reorganizing our picture book collection we recently decided to commit to a plan and dig in to a full-on rethinking of the children’s non-fiction collection.  The project, called Operation Awesome NonFic Reorg (at least that’s what … Continue reading →

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You Couldn’t Make This Up

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Jennifer Schultz

May brings many opportunities for booklists, displays, and book sharing–Mother’s Day, of course, being the big one, and we all have our favorite children’s books about mothers. However, I want to use my posts to highlight nontraditional as well as traditional ideas … Continue reading →

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Forgotten Classics

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Elisabeth Gattullo

Normally in this space we talk about upcoming adaptations of the children’s books we love. But sometimes the children’s books we love do not get turned into movies. And sometimes, they are completely out of print. Below are my two favorite forgotten … Continue reading →

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A Gold Mine of Gold Medal Celebrations

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Caldecott 75th Anniversary

Last month’s all-call for Caldecott 75th Anniversary celebration ideas yielded a jackpot of festive programs and events.  Contributors featured here received an autographed copy of a Caldecott winner/honor title. The year-long celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Caldecott Medal … Continue reading →

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Show Me the Money

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Jennifer Schultz

I’ve been writing these monthly posts off and on for a number of years, so I’m always on the search for new topics.  Luckily, each month is designated “National  Something-Or-Other Month,” which opens the door to numerous booklist opportunities!  April, … Continue reading →

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Time to Stock Up for Summer

Posted on April 3, 2013 by abbylibrarian

As much as you (okay, I) may want to deny it, summer is coming! That makes spring the perfect time to stock up on the series books that kids will be looking for as they swarm through the doors to … Continue reading →

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Caldecott Storytimes

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Caldecott 75th Anniversary

In honor of the 75th anniversary of the Caldecott Medal, I decided to theme all of my preschool storytimes around Caldecott winners and honor books. I was inspired by all of the Caldecott promotion that ALSC has been doing and … Continue reading →

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