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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.

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. 

Notes from a Children's Librarian 800: On Poetry

"As a teacher, I tell my students: Write what you know. Maybe it’s time to add: Write what you yearn to know."

Notes from a Children's Librarian 398: On Storytelling

Our new Children's Librarian columnist Julie Booker shares the magic of the oral tale.

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