Animal Characters in Children's Books (Not sure if I've done this one already.) http://www.funtrivia.com/newflash/trivia.cfm?qid=331927
Hunger Games!!!! (i.e. YA Book Review)
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins My rating: 5 of 5 stars You know, I was kind of worried about reading this again because it was just so amazing the first time. But enough time passed that I was a bit fuzzy on some of the details, so I had to re-read it before the … Continue reading Hunger Games!!!! (i.e. YA Book Review)
Picturebook Friday
Where's Walrus? by Stephen Savage My rating: 5 of 5 stars Really fun book! Stephen Savage uses bright, bold colors that really pop and simple lines to create some incredible illustrations for this wordless picture book. His use of negative white space and perspective gives the pictures depth without shading. It has a real retro … Continue reading Picturebook Friday
Letters to a Young Librarian: Ten Things I Didn’t Learn in Library School, by Eric S. Riley
This letter is great, because it is so true. I have not been to Library School myself (and somehow manage to perform my job) but I imagine that they don't tell you about kids tracking poop through the Children's Room, women having miscarriages in the bathroom, skateboarders walking in to the library in shock and … Continue reading Letters to a Young Librarian: Ten Things I Didn’t Learn in Library School, by Eric S. Riley
The Hello Song Turns Inappropriate….
I have been using a song to start off my 3-5 year old story time called "My Hands Say Hello," which I found on Abby the Librarian's awesome blog. The song goes like this, waving your hands in the air: (to the tune of The Farmer in the Dell) My hands say hello My hands … Continue reading The Hello Song Turns Inappropriate….
Sunday Quiz
Can you name the Authors of these Children's Books? Sporcle Quiz created by Ben I'm hoping I haven't posted this one yet. It didn't seem familiar, but they all sort of blend together. Ah, well. It was pretty easy - though I did get stuck on one (and possibly looked it up....) but I still … Continue reading Sunday Quiz
Dr. Seuss Birthday Party!
Last Saturday we held a birthday party for Dr. Seuss, who would have been 108 this year. When I went shopping the Friday before, there were about 20 people signed up for the party. Luckily I always get more than I think I'll need, because Saturday morning a TON more people signed up! In fact, … Continue reading Dr. Seuss Birthday Party!
Sunday Quiz
In honor of Dr. Seuss, who would have been 108 years old on Friday, try this fun Sporcle Quiz and finish the book titles! (And stay tuned for my post on my Dr. Seuss Birthday Party from this past Saturday!) http://www.sporcle.com/games/LTH/zizzer_zazzer_zuzz
Tween Patrons Get Library Space and Programs of Their Own
Tween Patrons Get Library Space and Programs of Their Own. Good article from School Library Journal on the importance of tween spaces and programs in libraries. We say teens get overlooked, but sometimes I feel like the tweens get lost even more, and they are the ones who are actually more inclined to come to … Continue reading Tween Patrons Get Library Space and Programs of Their Own
Sunday Quiz
Fun little Classic Children's Lit quiz from Fun Trivia.