Lunar New Year is this Saturday, February 10th, and we are entering the Year of the Dragon. I do not pretend to be an expert on the Chinese zodiac, but dragons are believed to be auspicious beings, meaning that the year they represent can be filled with changes, opportunities, and challenges. This year, I have happily also noticed that it may also be filled with books, written in English for our customers, that delve into the Lunar New Year festitivies. This post hopes to highlight a few.
Tag: multicultural children's books
Hello! My Name is…
Most youth librarians can attest to the benefits that arise when you learn the names of their young customers. When I greet children by name, they are often surprised initially surprised that I know them. The next reaction is to smile.
The 35th Virginia Hamilton Conference on Multicultural Literature for Youth
Back in February 2020, the board of the Virginia Hamilton Conference (of which I am a member) was eagerly planning the 35th anniversary of the longest-running event in the United States to focus exclusively on multicultural literature for children and young adults. We were especially excited that our keynote speaker, illustrator Floyd Cooper, was planning on visiting area schools in conjunction with the Conference. And then…2020.