Notes from a Children's Librarian
Carefully selected books according to curriculum and theme.
Notes from a Children's Librarian: Books for Black History Month
Julie Booker shares a reading list about Canadian black history.
Notes From a Children's Librarian: Equine Books for the Year of the Horse
Julie Booker offers up horse books in anticipation of the Lunar New Year.
Notes From a Children's Librarian: Books With Sole(s)
Our resident children's librarian on big ideas and books about shoes.
Notes From a Children's Librarian: Into the Land of Nod
As our children's librarian columnist says, "the true antidote to sleep anxiety is a great book."
Notes From a Children's Librarian: Great Sequels (and Great Cats)
Our children's librarian columnist, Julie Booker, on very good kids' series where cats (and/or superheroes) figure large.
Notes From a Children's Librarian: On Books About Displacement
Julie Booker shares five stellar narratives which happen to share a theme of displacement.
Notes From a Children's Librarian: Enviro Fiction Picks
Julie Booker selects great Earth Day books for readers through the ages.
Notes from a Children's Librarian 940s: History in Graphic Form
Our children's librarian columnist Julie Booker brings us the latest in book banter.
One of the most powerful tools a librarian has in her arsenal is book …
Notes from a Children's Librarian: On Real Women and Strong Girls
Julie Booker recommends books about real women and strong girls who’ve made an impact on the world.
Notes from a Children's Librarian: On the Literary Quest
Our Children's Librarian Columnist on Books that (Literally) Take You Places.
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Shelf Talkers
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Quick Hits
The best books are timeless, and they deserve to find readers whenever and wherever.
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Notes From a Children's Librarian
Our resident children's librarian columnist chooses books by theme for children of all ages.
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On Our Radar
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