Currently Reading “Outside In”
Currently Reading: We are currently reading the 2021 Caldecott Honor Book Outside In written by Deborah Underwood and illustrated by Cindy Derby. This beautifully illustrated book introduces readers to the Read more
Picturebook
Currently Reading: “Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf”
Currently Reading: Red Leaf, Yellow by Lois Ehlert follows the life of a sugar maple tree. Made with watercolor collage and parts of plants, this vibrant book is perfect for fall! Read more
Sixth Annual Mock Caldecott
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
Julián Is a Mermaid
Reinberger Review When a young boy sees a group of women dressed as mermaids while on the train with his abuela (grandmother), his imagination takes hold. He loves the mermaids Read more
Fifth Annual Mock Caldecott Night
We held our fifth Annual Mock Caldecott Night on January 16, 2019. The participants in the event came together to learn more about what goes into making the decisions Read more
Martina & Chrissie: The Greatest Rivalry in the History of Sports
Reinberger Review Not just for sports fans! Phil Bildner’s storytelling genius pulls the reader in with a riveting rivalry between Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert. Bildner doesn’t overload the reader with Read more
Big Cat, Little Cat
Reinberger Review This story captures the bond of friendship and the circle of life with simple text. Cooper’s use of black lines against lots of white space brings the complex Read more
Green Pants
Reinberger Review We all have our favorite something when we’re young—blankie, binky, shirt, pillow—and for Jameson, it’s pants. He loves his green pants so much that he refuses to wear Read more
Wolf in the Snow
Reinberger Review Besides a couple of whines, sniffs, howls and barks, this wordless picturebook tells the courageous story of a little girl who gets lost in the snow while walking Read more