Reinberger Review: “Little Roja Riding Hood”
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
Picturebook
Currently Reading: “Miss Rumphius”
Currently Reading: Our currently reading for this week is Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney. This gorgeously illustrated book tells the story of Alice Rumphius who set out to make the world more Read more
Currently Reading: “Bird Watch”
Currently Reading: Our currently reading book this week is Bird Watch by Christie Matheson. A perfect introduction to birdwatching for young readers, this seek-and-find picturebook will keep readers entertained even on Read more
Currently Reading: “The Gardener”
Currently Reading: As we move further into spring, we decided to read The Gardener by Sarah Stewart and illustrated by David Small. Set during the Great Depression Era and told Read more
Currently Reading: “Carl’s Snowy Afternoon”
Currently Reading: With the unexpected snow on April 21st and Alexandra Day’s birthday tomorrow, we decided it was a sign to re-read one of our favorite winter picturebooks Carl’s Snowy Read more
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
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