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Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Pura Belpré Award: An Interview with F. Isabel Campoy and Alma Flor Ada

August 27, 2021August 27, 2021 Kayla Hlad

This post shares an extended interview related to Kayla Hlad and Julia Stone’s recent guest post on the ALSC blog: The Legacy of the Pura Belpré Award: Insights from Alma Read more

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Reinberger Review: “Dreamers”

June 3, 2021May 12, 2021 Kayla Hlad

Morales, Y. (2018). Dreamers. Neal Porter/Holiday House. 40 pages. Audience: Grades PreK-3 Review By: Kayla Hlad (she/her) MLIS Student, Kent State University iSchool Yuyi Morales captures the boundless spirit of Read more

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Reinberger Review of “Furia”

June 1, 2021June 1, 2021 Julia Stone

Furia by Yamile Saied Méndez Themes: perseverance, women’s empowerment, love, sexism, domestic abuse Audience: Young Adult (Grade 7 and up) Review by Julia Stone (she/her) MLIS Student, Kent State University Read more

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Reinberger Review: “Becoming Naomi León”

May 27, 2021May 12, 2021 Kayla Hlad

Ryan, P. M. (2004). Becoming Naomi León. Scholastic. 256 pages. Audience: Grades 4-7 Review by: Kayla Hlad (she/her) MLIS Student, Kent State University iSchool When their mother suddenly turns up Read more

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Reinberger Review: “Little Roja Riding Hood”

May 20, 2021May 12, 2021 Kayla Hlad

Elya, S. M. (text), & Guevara, S. (illus.). (2014). Little Roja Riding Hood. Putnam. 32 pages. Audience: Grades PreK-3 Review By: Kayla Hlad (she/her) MLIS Student, Kent State University iSchool Read more

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Reinberger Review Of “Slay”

May 19, 2021March 25, 2021 Sarah Bihn

Slay by Brittney Morris Themes: gaming, social issues, black culture, and (TW) racism Review by Kristen Higgason (she/her) MLIS Student, Kent State University iSchool M.Ed Student, Kent State University EHHS Read more

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Reinberger Review of “Efrén Divided”

May 18, 2021May 12, 2021 Julia Stone

Efrén Divided by Ernesto Cisneros Themes: family, immigration, deportation, community, activism Audience: Grades 3-7 Review by Julia Stone (she/her) MLIS Student, Kent State University iSchool   Efrén Divided received the Read more

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Currently Reading: “The Magic Tree House”

May 17, 2021April 8, 2021 Sarah Bihn

Currently Reading: To celebrate the birthday of Mary Pope Osborne on the 20th, we are reading the very first of the Magic Tree House Series. Fall in love with the Read more

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Reinberger Review: “Dancing Hands”

May 13, 2021May 12, 2021 Kayla Hlad

Engle, M. (text) & López, R. (illus.). (2019). Dancing hands: How Teresa Carreño played the piano for President Lincoln. Atheneum Books for Young Readers. 32 pages. Audience: Grades PreK-3 Review Read more

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Reinberger Review of “Good Girl, Bad Blood”

May 12, 2021March 25, 2021 Sarah Bihn

Good Girl, Bad Blood (A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder #2)  by Holly Jackson Themes: whodunit, investigation, and secrets Review by Kristen Higgason (she/her) MLIS Student, Kent State University iSchool Read more

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Today we remember the birthday of beloved American Today we remember the birthday of beloved American cartoonist and creator of the “Peanuts” comic strip, Charles Schulz. Schulz was awarded the highest honors from fellow cartoonists, an Emmy Award for his animated specials, recognized and lauded by the U.S. and foreign governments, and honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame—adjacent to Walt Disney’s. For nearly 50 years, fans eagerly waited to read the latest antics of the Peanuts Gang in the Sunday paper and the comic continues to entertain audiences of all ages to this day. Check out his museum’s website: https://schulzmuseum.org/about-schulz/schulz-biography/
Today we remember the birthday of novelist Robert Today we remember the birthday of novelist Robert Louis Stevenson. Stevenson is most recognized for his works including “Treasure Island,” and “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.” Considered by many as the father of the modern-day pirate tale, Stevenson is responsible for associating peg legs, parrots, and treasure maps marked with an “x” with pirates.
Celebrate Picture Book Month with these five books Celebrate Picture Book Month with these five books from our 100 Picture Books to Keep on the Shelves list (https://reinbergerchildrensbookreviews.org/book-reviews/picturebooks/100-picturebooks-to-keep-on-the-shelves/) #picturebooks #picturebookmonth #earlylearning #RCLCkentstate #picturebooksforkids #davidshannonbooks #aaronreynoldsbooks #dansantatbooks
Celebrate Picture Book Month with these five books Celebrate Picture Book Month with these five books from our 100 Picture Books to Keep on the Shelves list (https://reinbergerchildrensbookreviews.org/book-reviews/picturebooks/100-picturebooks-to-keep-on-the-shelves/) #picturebooks #picturebookmonth #RCLCkentstate #picturebooksforkids #earlylearning #doreencronin #betsylewisart #gordoncjamesfineart
"Music from Another World" by Robin Talley Publish "Music from Another World" by Robin Talley Published by Inkyard Press in 2020. Review by: Kristen Higgason (she/her) Tammy and Sharon are paired as pen pals for a school assignment. As they grow closer, they divulge secrets they don’t dare tell anyone about who they truly are. A historical fiction look at being LGBT in The 1970s. Written through letters between Tammy and Sharon, Sharon and her diary, and Tammy and Harvey Milk, this book has a little something for everyone. The use of the letters keeps you on your toes and it feels a little risqué with how personal and vulnerable the letters are. You’ll also find all kinds of love (mostly forbidden love because it’s the 1970s and LGBT love is considered wrong). However, the perseverance of the main characters is undeniable. You will root for Tammy and Sharon to come out, be authentic, and live a life that they deserve. This book is a really great look into the past and how LGBT folks were treated (and sometimes still are). This was a great read and I learned so many things while also feeling like I was part of history. #picturebook #picturebooksforkids #PictureBookMonth #picturebookmonth #RCLCkentstate #forbiddenlove #ForbiddenLove #loveislove #loveislove🌈 #lgbtqia #lgbtq🌈 #ComingOfAge #comingofage
To celebrate Picture Book Month, we will be postin To celebrate Picture Book Month, we will be posting one of our favorite picture books each Monday of the month. Little Excavator by Anna Dewdney Article written by Kayla Hlad (she/her) MLIS Student, Kent State University iSchool Choosing a favorite picture book is like choosing a favorite food; the choice comes down to the memories you attach to it. For me, that means I'd have to pick Little Excavator by Anna Dewdney. I have seen so many little ones (ages 2-4) fall in love with this book. The fun, play, and smiles that I've seen this book draw out of kids is absolutely priceless. The main character is Little E, the smallest construction vehicle at the worksite. All he wants to do is help. He tries his best to replicate what the bigger trucks are doing exactly, but things keep going wrong. He stumbles, makes a mess, and just gets in the way. But just before the transformation of this junkyard into a beautiful park is complete, we discover that there is a job that only Little E can do. Little E happily does his part and gets his moment to shine. Dewdney's rhymes, beat, and use of onomatopoeia (beep! beep! beep!) is irresistible to young children and makes it a fun choice for story times at the library or at home. It's one of those books kids love to memorize. So many words repeat themselves between construction books (beep, dig, honk), which makes them contenders for some of the first words for truck-lovers to learn to read. Even now, I'm reciting the lines in my head as I write even though it's been at least a year since I've read the book. Little Excavator is truly memorable #picturebook #picturebooksforkids #PictureBookMonth #picturebookmonth #RCLCkentstate
Starting conversations with your child about the L Starting conversations with your child about the LGBTQ+ community at a young age can help to reduce and eliminate misconceptions. These early conversations also build trust and provides your child with the knowledge that they can come to you with questions. The Family Acceptance Project™ (https://familyproject.sfsu.edu/) The FAP is a research, education, and policy initiative that works to prevent health risks for the LGBTQ+ community. Gender Spectrum (https://www.genderspectrum.org/audiences/parents-and-family#more-340) Gender Spectrum provides a wealth of information for parents and families concerning the complexities of gender, parenting considerations, parenting practices, and transitioning. The Human Rights Campaign (https://www.hrc.org/topics/parenting?gclid=CjwKEAjwnKCrBRCm1YuPrtWW0QMSJAC5UYkcNMmi8cidVG9gRgBksQuPfPr00cTJVVXqSIwobtRURoCX3Dw_wcB) The Human Rights Campaign’s Gay Parenting page provides information and resources concerning adoption, foster parenting, and assisted reproduction. It also gives information on growing up LGBTQ in America, and how to keep your kids safe at school. For a complete list of resources, please visit https://reinbergerchildrensbookreviews.org/resources/parent-resources/helping-kids-to-understand-lgbtq/#lgbtq #lgbtq🌈 #lgbtqia
Celebrating Picturebook Month with 100 Suggestions Celebrating Picturebook Month with 100 Suggestions! https://wp.me/Pa4z3t-Hc#RCLCkentstate #earlylearning #picturebooks #picturebook #picturebooksforkids
Happy birthday today to award-winning author Marga Happy birthday today to award-winning author Margarita Engle. Engle is the recipient of the first Newbery Honor awarded to a Latino author, a Pura Belpré Medal, the Américas Award, and many others. In 2017-2019, she served as the Young People’s Poet Laureate, and in 2019 Engle was awarded the international NSK Neustadt Prize for Children’s Literature. A few of her well-known works include “Enchanted Air: Two Cultures, Two Wings: A Memoir,” “Dancing Hands: How Teresa Carreño Played the Piano for President Lincoln,” and “Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl’s Courage Changed Music." Her writing often shows her deep appreciation and knowledge of nature, and focuses on the celebration of forgotten Cuban characters. To learn more, please visit: http://margaritaengle.com/ To watch interviews of Margarita Engle, please visit: https://www.colorincolorado.org/videos/meet-authors/margarita-engle
So excited to announce that the iSchool at Kent St So excited to announce that the iSchool at Kent State University was awarded a grant, Project SHIELD (Supporting Healthy Infant Early Learning and Development) from @us_imls! iSchool’s Assistant Professor, Dr. Katie Campana (Principal Investigator) and Reinberger Children’s Library Center’s Director, Michelle Baldini, MLS, (Co-Investigator) and Elaine Thomas, MSN, RN, CNE, (Co-Investigator) from the @kentnursing will explore how library practitioners and healthcare practitioners can team up to support families with infants, 0-24 months, on early brain development, learning and health for their young children. Joining the team in an advisory role is the prestigious Brain Health Research Institute at Kent State. @KSUBrainHealth #IMLSGrant #brainhealth #libraries #youthlibraries #nursing #RCLCkentstate #earlylearning #kentnursing #iSchoolKSU #first24months
Today we celebrate the birthday of Japanese-Americ Today we celebrate the birthday of Japanese-American writer and illustrator Allen Say. At the age of six Say knew that he wanted to be a cartoonist and when he was twelve he apprenticed himself to his favorite cartoonist Noro Shinpei. Say is the recipient of both the Caldecott Honor for “The Boy of the Three-Year Nap” and the Caldecott Medal for “Grandfather’s Journey.” Many of his works have autobiographical elements that echo his and his family’s unique experiences. Check out this Reading Rockets interview to learn more: https://www.readingrockets.org/books/interviews/say
Two of the Reinberger Children's Library Center's Two of the Reinberger Children's Library Center's recent graduate student assistants just had a feature posted on the ALSC blog 👏 Check it out! "The Legacy of the Pura Belpré Award: Insights from Alma Flor Ada" by Kayla Hlad and Julia Stone. ➡️ https://www.alsc.ala.org/blog/2021/08/legacy-pura-belpre-award/ For the extended interview, plus insights from F. Isabel Campoy, stay tuned for our next blog post! Special thanks to long-time supporters of the RCLC Alma Flor Ada and F. Isabel Campoy for taking the time for an interview. 💙 #PuraBelpréAward #25yearsofbelpré #25añosdelbelpré #purabelpré
Today we wish a happy birthday to author and educa Today we wish a happy birthday to author and educator Sharon M. Draper. Draper is the five-time winner of the Coretta Scott King Literary Awards and a New York Times Bestselling author. In 2015, Draper was the recipient of the Margaret A. Edwards Award for lifetime literary achievement, and was one of four authors chosen to speak at the National Book Festival Gala in Washington, D.C. Beyond being an accomplished author, Draper is also an educator and has been honored as the National Teacher of the Year and named as the Ohio Pioneer in Education by the Ohio State Department of Education. Draper has also been honored at the White House six times and her book “Copper Sun” was selected by the US State Department and the International Reading Association as the United States novel for the international reading project called Reading Across Continents. Learn more about Draper at https://www.sharondraper.com/
Today we remember the birthday of prolific young a Today we remember the birthday of prolific young adult author Walter Dean Myers. Over the course of his 45-year career, Myers won more awards than any other author for young adults, and wrote more than 110 books. His works span lyrical picture books, gritty novels, poetry, short stories, history, biography, and memoirs, leaving virtually no genre untouched. Myers was the recipient of the Margaret A. Edwards Award for lifetime achievement, won the Coretta Scott King Award five times, and received two Newbery Honors. In 2009 he was given the honor of delivering the May Hill Arbuthnot Honor Lecture, a distinction reserved for an individual who has made significant contributions to the field of children’s literature. He was also the first recipient of the Michael L. Printz Award in 2000 and was a nominee for the international Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2010. Myers was appointed by the Library of Congress as the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature and served in that role for 2012 and 2013. Myers' contributions to young adult and children’s literature has shaped many lives and will continue to do so for many more years to come. For a complete list of his collection please visit https://walterdeanmyers.net/.
Happy birthday today to internationally recognized Happy birthday today to internationally recognized illustrator and artist Rafael López. Among his many works, López has illustrated “Dancing Hands, How Teresa Carreño Played the Piano for President Lincoln,” “Make Something Beautiful: How Art Transformed a Neighborhood,” and “The Day You Begin.” His murals can be found in urban areas, children hospitals, public schools, and around the country. In 2008 and 2012, López was asked to create official posters for the Obama campaign and in 2012 he was also selected by the Library of Congress to illustrate the National Book Festival poster. He is the recipient of the 2017 Tomás Rivera Children’s Book Award, three Pura Belpré honors, and two Américas Book Awards. Visit Lopez at: https://rafaellopez.com/
Today we remember the birthday of English author a Today we remember the birthday of English author and illustrator, Beatrix Potter. Potter is well known for her animal-themed children’s books that include “The Tale of Peter Rabbit,” “The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin,” and “The Tale of Tom Kitten.” When publishers originally declined “The Tale of Peter Rabbit,” Potter published the story herself and the book's popularity led to its official publishing by Frederick Warne & Co. a year after Potter’s copies. In 1903, Potter designed and created the first Peter Rabbit doll herself and immediately registered it, making Peter Rabbit the world’s oldest licensed literary character. Now, more than two million Beatrix Potter books are sold across the world every year, and the stories are passed down from generation to generation. Learn more about Beatrix Potter and Peter Rabbit: https://www.peterrabbit.com/
Thank you for joining us at the Reinberger over th Thank you for joining us at the Reinberger over these past few weeks as we shared our favorite Arnold Adoff works and for helping us to honor his legacy of diversity and compassion. We are proud to share one last feature, “Black is Brown is Tan,” in remembrance of Arnold Adoff’s birthday today. This joyful celebration of a biracial family brings a smile to the face of all who read it and reminds readers that beyond being an author, Arnold Adoff was also a father. His words echo into the hearts of the modern day reader and emphasizes that love knows no color or race. With each word, the family is celebrated from their moments of laughter to their times of exasperation. “I'm still attempting to influence kids in one way or another, whether it is the way they view the color of skin or reality and fantasy. I hope always to be considered perhaps controversial, perhaps dangerous, to the status quo. The artist's job is not to work within the rules to be easily understood by those who attempt to become the taste-makers...All in all, I am very proud of what I have done.” ~Arnold Adoff from “Speaking of Poets: Interviews with Poets Who Write for Children and Young Adults” by Jeffrey Copeland (1993). #arnoldadoff #childrenspoetry #diversebooks
In honor of Arnold Adoff, a children's poet with a In honor of Arnold Adoff, a children's poet with a lifelong legacy of advocating for #diversebooks and spreading the love of poetry, we share another one of our favorite #authorquotes from him. “I have incorporated the concept of time in my writing by the use of space. The millisecond that it takes the eyes to move forward is an aspect of time. Time is the music or the rhythmic force and that, I think, is a step forward in the medium.” - Arnold Adoff (from Arnold Adoff’s website: arnoldadoff.com) #VirginaHamiltonConference #arnoldadoff #childrenspoetry
Today we remember the birthday of author E.B. Whit Today we remember the birthday of author E.B. White. He is well-known for his numerous children's books including “Charlotte’s Web,” “Stuart Little,” and “The Trumpet of the Swan.” His books have been beloved by many readers, young and old, and teach empathy and compassion. Over the course of his career, White received the Newbery Medal, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Children’s Literature Legacy Award, and was a runner-up for the Hans Christian Andersen Award in both 1970 and 1976.
We are forever grateful at the Reinberger to Arnol We are forever grateful at the Reinberger to Arnold Adoff for his lifelong dedication to #childrenspoetry and #diversebooks. And of course, thankful for this irresistible poetry collection on chocolate titled Chocolate Dreams (Lothrop, 1989). Arnold Adoff helped so many reimagine the world around them. “If I can made a reader see something 'ordinary' and 'usual' in some new way…if I can make a new(ish) kind of music irritate the inner ear….if I can foster some thought: some synthesis…some balance of music and meaning: then I can take that reader beyond all preconceptions of prose and “free verse” and race and class and gender….” - Arnold Adoff (from an Interview with Dr. Patricia Stohr-Hunt in 2009, http://missrumphiuseffect.blogspot.com/p/review-policy.html) #ArnoldAdoff #virginiahamiltonconference #authorquotes
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Big news for the little ones! @iSchoolKSU was awarded a grant, from @US_IMLS! Read about how the team will work together to support families with infants.
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