Young People’s Poet Laureate Naomi Shihab Nye, 2019 – 2021
In September, I tried my best to magically transport myself to Seattle to hear Young People’s Poet Laureate, Naomi Shihab Nye speak. Part of the Seattle Arts & Lectures series, I was hoping to...
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Summer Poetry
Grab your popsicle sticks, ice cream scooper, and beach ball! It’s summer reading poetry time! The Sisters Summer School students visit the library once a week during the summer. It’s a wonderful...
View ArticleSongs for storytime and library programs
Are you creating fall and winter programs at the library? Are you ready to make snow flakes, dance at a pumpkin party or swim like a fish in the ocean? I spoke with Sheila, Community Librarian at...
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Poems and Painting by Douglas Florian
In August, I had a wonderful opportunity to talk with award-winning poet and painter, Douglas Florian, in New York City. He shared stories about his creative process, writing style, research and art...
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Children’s Librarians are Experts at Storytime Crafts
A silly penguin puppet, a colorful paper fish, a furry cotton ball fox! Storytime crafts encourage Play! Storytime crafts also encourage some of the early literacy skills. From library programs,...
View ArticleChildren’s Librarians are Experts at Readers’ Advisory
Librarians know their library collections! We know just the right questions to ask for each library customer seeking their next favorite book. Library customer: Do you have any new penguin picture...
View ArticlePopcorn, Cupcakes and Cookbooks!
Let’s talk about food! Last weekend, I was eating a yummy BIG bowl of popcorn and started to think about all of the fabulous 2018 children’s books about food. How can you use these new books in...
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What new 2019 Children’s Books are you reading?
Are you creating books lists (and reading piles) of new 2019 Children’s Books? Are you thinking about each book and how you can turn them into a new library program or storytime? Below are new books...
View ArticlePoetry in Action!
In one week, I will be launching a rocket, watching out for rattlesnakes, dancing ballet, singing like animals, toasting marshmallows, snapping like a shrimp and more! What? You guessed it! April is...
View ArticleWhat is the poem about?
Illustrations and poetry encourage imagination, engaging children to experience each creation. At school visits, before and after reading a poem aloud, I share information about the poet and...
View ArticleYoung People’s Poet Laureate Naomi Shihab Nye, 2019 – 2021
In September, I tried my best to magically transport myself to Seattle to hear Young People’s Poet Laureate, Naomi Shihab Nye speak. Part of the Seattle Arts & Lectures series, I was hoping to...
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