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Virtual Storytime with Dave Szalay

March 24, 2020March 25, 2020 Julia Stone

Our author-illustrator in residence, Dave Szalay, will be reading The True Story of Zippy Chippy: The Little Horse That Couldn’t, on Thursday, March 26 at 10am (EST). This picture book Read more

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Call for Reinberger Reviewer Videos

March 20, 2020 Julia Stone

Due to the ongoing spread of COVID-19 and the current closure of the Kent State campus, the Reinberger will no longer be filming kids book reviews onsite as part of Read more

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Meet our New Author-Illustrator in Residence, Dave Szalay!

March 5, 2020 Julia Stone

Dave Szalay is an award-winning illustrator, designer and aspiring writer who was born and raised in Akron, Ohio. And now he’s joining the Reinberger. As a children’s book illustrator, Szalay Read more

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Reinberger Review: “Hatchet”

February 26, 2020February 26, 2020 Julia Stone

John shares why Hatchet by Gary Paulsen is one of his favorite reads. Check out his book review video below, which is part of the Reinberger Reviewers: A Kids Book Review Series. Read more

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Reinberger Review: “Chickens to the Rescue”

February 18, 2020February 26, 2020 Julia Stone

Jonathan loves the silly chickens who save the day in Chickens to the Rescue by John Himmelman. Check out his book review video below, which is part of the Reinberger Reviewers: Read more

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Pajama Party at the Reinberger!

February 12, 2020February 12, 2020 Julia Stone

We will be hosting a Pajama Party Storytime at the Reinberger Children’s Library Center (Room 311B of Kent State University Libraries) in celebration of Read Across America! This fun-filled event Read more

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Reinberger Review: “Duck on a Bike”

February 4, 2020February 4, 2020 Julia Stone

Dominick reviews Duck on a Bike by David Shannon in the video below as part of the Reinberger Reviewers: A Kids Book Review Series. About the Author/Illustrator David Shannon is Read more

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Reinberger Review: “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!”

January 29, 2020February 4, 2020 Julia Stone

Andrew talks about why he loves Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems in the video below as part of the Reinberger Reviewers: A Kids Book Review Series. Read more

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Reinberger Review: “Ruby’s Beauty Shop”

January 21, 2020February 4, 2020 Julia Stone

Mirabelle shares why she loves Ruby’s Beauty Shop by Rosemary Wells in the video below as part of the Reinberger Reviewers: A Kids Book Review Series. About the Author Rosemary Wells Read more

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Sixth Annual Mock Caldecott

January 14, 2020January 14, 2020 Julia Stone

The RCLC hosted our Sixth Annual Mock Caldecott Night on Monday, January 13, 2020. The 14 event participants (11 in person and 3 online) had the opportunity to learn about Read more

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“Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus” by Mo W “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus” by Mo Willems is a favorite among kids! Just ask Andrew and he’ll tell you why. Check out his book review video on our blog! (Link in bio) #kidsbookreviews #kidsbooks #mowillems #mowillemspigeon #mowillemsbooks #childrensbooks #kidsbookreview #reinbergerreviews
We are hosting a Pajama Party Storytime on March 2 We are hosting a Pajama Party Storytime on March 2 from 6-8pm in the Reinberger. Kids of all ages are invited to join us to celebrate Read Across America! #storytime #pajamaparty #storytelling #readtokids #readingtogether #readingtokids #readacrossamerica
Today for Children’s Author and Illustrator Week Today for Children’s Author and Illustrator Week we celebrate @ada.almaflor and @fisabelcampoy! The Reinberger is home to the amazing Alma Flor Ada and Isabel Campoy Collection of Multicultural Literature. #weneeddiversebooks #weneeddiverseauthors #childrensliterature #kidlit #kidsbooks #childrensbooks #almaflorada #isabelcampoy
Mirabelle’s video book review of “Ruby’s Bea Mirabelle’s video book review of “Ruby’s Beauty Shop” by Rosemary Wells is now on our blog! She had so much fun reading the book with her mom at the Reinberger 📚 #reinbergerreviews #reinbergerreviewers #kidsbooks #kidsbookreview #kidsbookreviews #kidsbook #picturebook #rosemarywells #maxandruby #reading #readingtogether #readingtokids #readtoyourbunny #picturebooks #kidslit #childrensbook #childrensbooks
Happy Winnie the Pooh Day! National #winniethepooh Happy Winnie the Pooh Day! National #winniethepoohday honors author A.A. Milne’s birthday, January 18, 1882. These adorable plush Winnie the Pooh characters were handmade by Sylvia Marantz. #winniethepooh #poohbear #pooh #winniethepoohbook #aamilne
Our #mockcaldecott results are in! Winner: Field T Our #mockcaldecott results are in! Winner: Field Trip to the Moon by John Hare. Honor Books: The Undefeated illustrated by @kadirnelson and written by @kwamealexander, and Fly! by Mark Teague. #mockcaldecott2020 #caldecotthonor #caldecott #caldecottmedal #picturebooks #picturebook #picturebookart
We are extending our Annual Winter Book Sale for t We are extending our Annual Winter Book Sale for three more days: Friday, Monday, and Tuesday! We hope you can stop by 📚 #booksale #kidsbooks #booksales #childrensbooks #picturebooks #usedbooks
Our public book sale is tomorrow, 10am-3pm! Come f Our public book sale is tomorrow, 10am-3pm! Come find some gifts for the holidays at the Reinberger (Room 311) in University Libraries at @kentstate #booksale #kidsbooks #librarybooksale #childrensbooks #yabooks
#PictureBookMonth Day 30: "Snowflake Bentley" writ #PictureBookMonth Day 30: "Snowflake Bentley" written by Jacqueline Briggs Martin and illustrated by Mary Azarian. Children's book illustrator and woodcut artist Mary Azarian won the 1999 #CaldecottMedal for "Snowflake Bentley," which was illustrated by hand-colored woodcuts. In her #Caldecott acceptance speech, she said, “I began to realize what an important message this book could convey. So often children (and adults) are told that their dreams and passions are impractical...It is my fervent hope that Snowflake Bentley may inspire both children and adults to follow their own unique paths in life.” Thank you for celebrating the art of #picturebook #illustration with us this month! #picturebooks #kidlit #kidlitart #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #childrensbookillustrator #kidsbooks #picturebookart
#PictureBookMonth Day 29: "¡Vamos! Let's Go to th #PictureBookMonth Day 29: "¡Vamos! Let's Go to the Market" by @raulthethird.info. This #bilingual #picturebook is one of our #MockCaldecott 2020 contenders! #picturebooks #bilingualpicturebooks #raulthethird #kidsbooks #kidsbookstagram #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #childrensbookillustrator #illustration #illustrator #kidlit #kidlitart #picturebookart #bilingualbooksforkids #bilingualbooks
#PictureBookMonth Day 28: "Strega Nona" by Tomie d #PictureBookMonth Day 28: "Strega Nona" by Tomie dePaola. Tomie dePaola has written and/or illustrated more than 270 children's books. The American Library Association named "Strega Nona" a #Caldecott Honor Book. In an interview, dePaola said, "Reading is important, because if you can read, you can learn anything about everything and everything about anything." #picturebook #picturebooks #kidsbooks #kidlit #kidlitart #illustration #tomiedepaola #illustrator #picturebookart #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration
#PictureBookMonth Day 27: "The Good Egg" written b #PictureBookMonth Day 27: "The Good Egg" written by @jory_john and illustrated by @peteoswald. This uplifting read made our list of #MockCaldecott 2020 contenders! #picturebook #picturebooks #kidlit #kidlitart #kidsbooks #childrensbooks #illustration #illustrator #childrensbookillustration #childrensbookillustrator #picturebookart #picturebookillustration #kidsbookstagram
#PictureBookMonth Day 26: "Going Down Home With Da #PictureBookMonth Day 26: "Going Down Home With Daddy" written by Kelly Starling Lyons and illustrated by @d1minter. This #picturebook is on our list of #MockCaldecott 2020 candidates. #picturebooks #picturebookart #picturebookillustration #illustration #illustrator #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #childrensbookillustrator #kidsbook #kidsbookart #kidlit #kidlitart #kidsbookstagram #earlyliteracy #goingdownhomewithdaddy #kellystarlinglyons #blackhistoryeveryday #blackkidsbooks #beautifulkidsbooks #kidslitart #ownvoices #diversepicturebooks #diversebooksforkids #picturebooks #kidsbooks #readaloud #raisingreaders
#PictureBookMonth Day 25: "Queen of the Sea" by @d #PictureBookMonth Day 25: "Queen of the Sea" by @dmeconis. This graphic novel is one of the RCLC's #MockCaldecott 2020 contenders #graphicnovel #illustration #illustrator #graphicnovels #graphicnovelart #graphicnovelist #graphicnovelartist
#PictureBookMonth Day 24: "The Gold Coin" written #PictureBookMonth Day 24: "The Gold Coin" written by Alma Flor Ada and illustrated by @neilwaldmanart. This #picturebook is part of our Alma Flor Ada and Isabel Campoy Collection of Multicultural Literature and Ephemera which contains memoirs, articles, audiobooks, play, poetry, educational material and books. Alma Flor Ada is an award-winning Cuban-American author of children’s books, poetry, novels, memoirs, and educational material in both Spanish and English. She is a Professor Emerita at the @usfca and has been an influential leader in the field of #bilingual education in the United States. #almaflorada #picturebooks #picturebookillustration #kidlit #kidlitart #kidsbooks #kidsbookstagram #multiculturalbooksforkids #multiculturalbooks
#PictureBookMonth Day 23: "Crab Cake: Turning the #PictureBookMonth Day 23: "Crab Cake: Turning the Tide Together" by @atsurumi. This #picturebook made it on our #MockCaldecott 2020 list of contenders! #picturebooks #picturebookart #picturebookillustration #picturebookillustrator #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #childrensbookillustrator #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitartist #kidsbooks #kidsbookstagram
#PictureBookMonth Day 22: "The Wild Boy" by Mordic #PictureBookMonth Day 22: "The Wild Boy" by Mordicai Gerstein. Mordicai Gerstein was an award-winning children's book author and illustrator. In his #Caldecott acceptance speech for his self-illustrated book, "The Man Who Walked between the Towers," Gerstein said, “I’m always looking for things that puzzle and disturb or amuse me, things that are fun to make pictures of. I make books for people, most of who happen to be children, and I try to address the most essential parts of all of us.” #mordicaigerstein #illustration #illustrator #kidlit #kidlitart #kidsbooks #childrensbooks #childrensbookart #picturebook #picturebookart #picturebooks #picturebookillustration #picturebookillustrator #childrensbookillustration #childrensbookillustrator
#PictureBookMonth Day 21: "Nine Months: Before a B #PictureBookMonth Day 21: "Nine Months: Before a Baby Is Born" written by Miranda Paul and illustrated by @authorjasonchin. This #picturebook is one of our 2020 #MockCaldecott candidates! #picturebookaday #picturebooks #picturebookart #kidlit #kidlitart #kidsbooks #childrensbooks #childrensbook #childrensbookillustration #illustration #illustrator #childrensbookillustrator #picturebookillustration
#PictureBookMonth Day 20: "Diego: Bigger Than Life #PictureBookMonth Day 20: "Diego: Bigger Than Life" written by Carmen Bernier-Grand and illustrated by David Diaz. David Diaz is a children's book illustrator and graphic designer. In total, he has illustrated more than 50 children’s books. Diaz is known for his gouache paintings framed by bold borders and intricate photographic collages, but he has expanded his artistic horizon through experimenting with a variety of media during his career. #picturebooks #picturebook #picturebookart #picturebookillustration #childrensbookart #childrensbooks #kidlit #kidlitart #kidsbooks #kidsbook #illustration #illustrator #childrensbookillustrator #childrensbookillustration #daviddiaz #diegorivera
#PictureBookMonth Day 19: "Music for Mister Moon" #PictureBookMonth Day 19: "Music for Mister Moon" written by Philip C. Stead and illustrated by Erin E. Stead. This #picturebook is featured on our list of #MockCaldecott 2020 contenders. #picturebooks #picturebookart #picturebookartist #picturebookillustration #illustration #illustrator #kidlit #kidlitart #kidlitartist #kidsbooks #childrensbooks #childrensbookillustration #childrensbook #childrensbookillustrator #childrensbookart
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Updated link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=Hzd-GIxzSeA&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0qhfcHxs4PEjHzOXzHrIeeWTVRJV2EihN-UlhtOQkrJTv5fy6Vrkp9aVI @RCLCkentstate @daveszalay
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updated LINK! Thur. at 10am est for The True Story of Zippy Chippy Thank you @northsouthbooks https://youtu.be/Hzd-GIxzSeA

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