February 22, 2015 | ms.amelia
February is National African American History Month, and we've put together a series of suggestions for children's reading materials. The library has an assortment of biographies featuring African Americans throughout history. Several of these titles have been recognized by the Coretta Scott King Book Awards, given annually to outstanding African American authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults that demonstrate an appreciate of African American culture and universal human values.
NOTE: Children read at different levels at different times in their lives. It is up to the child and their parent to determine which of these suggestions are appropriate for them.
Brown girl dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson
Recognized with the National Book and Coretta Scott King Author Awards among other honors, this poetic autobiography of an award winning author takes us back in time to the 1960s and 1970s.
February 22, 2015 | Michelle
Grrrr! Do you love Dinosaurs? I know you do! Come to our Target Family Fun
Night Dino-
mite Program on Wednesday, March 18, 2015 from 7:00-8:00 PM. We will have a stomping good time learning about Dinosaurs. There will be fun activities, a story and snack. This program is open to kids ages four to eight years old with their caregiver. Registration required and begins on February 26, 2015. See you there!
February 19, 2015 | albergak
February 17, 2015 | ms.amelia
February is National African American History Month, and we've put together a series of suggestions for children's reading materials. These are chapter books featuring African American characters. Several titles are distinguished by being honored with or winning the Coretta Scott King Award, which is given annually to African American authors and illustrators of books for children and young adults that demonstrate an appreciation of African American culture and universal human values. Also on this list are several authors that have been honored or won the Newbery Award, awarded to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children in the previous year.
NOTE: Children read at different levels at different times in their lives. It is up to the child and their parent to determine which of these suggestions are appropriate for them.
The Crossover by Kwame Alexander
Winner of the 2015 Newbery Award and recognized as a 2015 Coretta Scott King Author Honor, this novel in verse follows twin basketball stars Josh and Jordan wrestle with highs and lows on and off the court as their father ignores his declining health.
February 11, 2015 | SuperMegaAnna
There will be no NHS tutoring February 16, 17, or 19 due to midwinter break. Tutoring will also be canceled February 23, 24, and 26 due to the ongoing library renovations. Tutors will return March 2nd. We apologize for the inconvenience.
February 3, 2015 | strande
Looking for books about regular folk? No fairies or princesses, mysteries, or history here.
Ivy and Bean by written by Annie Barrows — Looking for tales of friendship? Check out all the Ivy and Bean books at J FICTION BARROWS.
Freckle juice by Judy Blume — For anyone who thought having freckles is a good idea because they disguise the dirt on your neck.
Gooney Bird Greene by Lois Lowry — All about an imaginative second-grader who likes to tell stories.
February 3, 2015 | strande
February 2, 2015 | Michelle
February 2, 2015 | ms.amelia
Today the American Library Association announces its Youth Book & Media Awards, including the John Newbery Award. The Association for Library Service to Children has awarded the Newbery for over 90 years for the most outstanding contribution to children's literature, commonly given to a chapter book. For more information about this award and its recipients, check the ALA website.
The John Newbery Medal for 2015 has been awarded to:
The John Newbery Honor Books for 2015 are:
Brown girl dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson
"You're never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read with a child" (Dr. Seuss).
