there are tons of great things to do and places to see in and around Tenafly. One of our favorites is the Tenafly Nature Center. Debbie from the Nature Center recently visited us at the library with two of the raptors who live at the Nature Center because they would be unable to survive in the wild due to injury.
Kids and parents were able to meet the birds, lean about raptors, and ask any questions they liked. If you weren't lucky enough to be here for the program think about making a visit to the Tenafly Nature Center located at 313 Hudson Ave in Tenafly. It's free to walk their trails and most programs are free to members and only a low fee for others. Check out this link for thier upcomming programs:
http://www.tenaflynaturecenter.org/publicprograms.html
I often get asked about Saturday Story Hours. We do not have them at the library at this time, but every 3rd Saturday the Nature Center has a Nature Story Time.
2012 is the Tenafly Nature Center's Year of Discovery. Make it your year of discovery as well by exploring some of the awesome local sites around Tenafly! Including the Tenafly Nature Center.
Library Programs
Important Dates for Parents to Know!
- Mondays and Thursdays, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. READ TO DOGS has begun! Call or stop in to reserve YOUR time.
- January 17 - March 6 - Tuesday Mornings - Toddler Tales @ 11:00 am - Please register prior to attending.
- January 23 - March 5 - Monday Evenings - Bedtime Tales for all ages @ 6:00 pm
- Friday, March 2 - 3:30 p.m. - READ ACROSS AMERICA with Mayor Ruskin and a Tenafly Firefighter
- Monday, March 5 - 3:00 pm - Lego Club for ages 5-10
- Saturday, March 10 - 11:00 a.m. - Children's Concert by GINA MINKS - All Ages Welcome
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Spanish Story Time schedule change
Due to a schedule conflict our February Spanish Story Time will be changed to TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 at 11:00 AM.
This is the normal time for our Toddler Tales class, but everyone is welcome to join us for this special Spanish Story Time. All ages are welcome.
This is the normal time for our Toddler Tales class, but everyone is welcome to join us for this special Spanish Story Time. All ages are welcome.
Monday, January 30, 2012
ALSC Notable Children's Books
The following list has been copied from the ALSC Web page on ala.org. Tenafly Library call numbers have been added when available. If you wish to check out an item not owned by Tenafly or an item checked out from the Tenafly collection, we can order it from another library.
Younger
Tell Me the Day Backwards. By Albert Lamb, Illus. by David McPhail. J P LAMB
Mama bear and child reflect on the day, recounting its events in reverse order. Gentle and reassuring, this book wonderfully illustrates a sometimes difficult concept: the flow of time.
A Ball for Daisy. By Chris Raschka, Illus. by Chris Raschka, 2012 Newbery Award Winner J P RASCHKA
Blackout. By John Rocco, Illus. by John Rocco. 2012 Newbery Honor J P ROCCO
Bring on the birds. By Susan Stockdale, Illus. by Susan Stockdale.
Rhyming couplets and clear, identifiable illustrations remind readers that birds vary in many ways, but all have feathers and are hatched from eggs. Colorful acrylics help provide just the right of information for preschool ornithologists.
The Cazuela that the Farm Maiden Stirred., By Samantha R. Vamos, Illus. by Rafael López., J P VAMOS
Chirchir Is Singing., By Kelly Cunnane, Illus. by Jude Daly. J P CUNNANE
In this cumulative story set in Kenya, Chirchir sings as she tries to help with family chores. Acrylic folk art highlights the activities of daily life in this rural setting.
Do You Know Which Ones Will Grow?, By Susan A. Shea, Illus. by Tom Slaughter. J P SHEA,
This book playfully challenges children’s concepts of the growth capacity of living vs. non-living things in a fun and engaging way.
Dot. By Patricia Intriago, Illus. by Patricia Intriago. J P INTRIAGO *Tenafly Author*
To a child’s delight, bright dots and brief rhyming verses cleverly demonstrate antonyms and synonyms in this clever picture book.
Goodnight, goodnight, construction site., By Sherri Duskey Rinker, Illus. by Tom Lichtenheld. J P Duskey
Truck-loving toddlers will be willingly tucked into bed along with the vehicles in this superbly constructed goodnight poem.
Grandpa Green., By Lane Smith, Illus. by Lane Smith. J P SMITH
Harry and Hopper., By Margaret Wild, Illus. by Freya Blackwood. J P WILD
A poignant depiction of grief and acceptance at the loss of a beloved pet is relayed in this quietly moving story whose illustrations add emotional depth.
I broke my trunk, By Mo Willems, Illus. by Mo Willems. J R WILLEMS
I want my hat back., By Jon Klassen, Illus. by Jon Klassen. J P KLASSEN
King Jack and the dragon., By Peter Bently, Illus. by Helen Oxenbury. J P BENTLY
Enhanced by whimsical illustrations, this story of the wonders and terrors created by a child’s imagination, shows the power of playtime and the magic of make-believe.
Little treasures : endearments from around the world., By Jacqueline K. Ogburn, Illus. by Christopher Raschka. J P Ogburn
Raschka’s pictures give distinct personalities to the subjects of these endearments and the book is a reminder of how much children are loved in every language and culture. Translations and pronunciation guides are included.
Little white rabbit., By Kevin Henkes, Illus. by Kevin Henkes. J P HENKES
Little white rabbit explores the springtime world wondering what it would be like to be different - green, tall, solid, or able to fly - but when he comes home he knows who loves him.
Me-- Jane., By Patrick McDonnell, Illus. by Patrick McDonnell. J P MCDONNELL
Mouse & Lion., By Rand Burkert, Illus. by Nancy Ekholm Burkert. J P BURKERT
Mouse is the center of this retelling of a familiar Aesop’s fable. Elegant illustrations place the story solidly in the natural world of Africa.
Naamah and the ark at night., By Susan Campbell Bartoletti, Illus. by Holly Meade. J P BARTOLETTI
As the waters rage, this lullaby reveals Noah’s wife as a nurturer of diverse creatures aboard the ark. Watercolor and collage illustrations amplify the text, a form of lyrical Arabic poetry, called ghazal.
A New Year's reunion: A Chinese story. By Li Qiong Yu, Illus. by Zhu Chen Liang. J P LI-QIONG
Vibrant illustrations highlight a young girl’s joy when her father makes his annual visit for Chinese New Year in this tender story.
Over and under the snow. By Kate Messner, Illus. by Kate Messner. J P MESSNER
While skiing cross-country with her father, a girl envisions the “secret kingdom” under the snow, where small forest animals shelter in winter. Neal’s bright, snowy landscapes contrast with his depictions of shadowed, subterranean nests.
Prudence wants a pet. By Cathleen Daly, Illus. by Stephen Michael King. J P DALY
In this quietly humorous picture book illustrated in soft colors, Prudence tries out a branch, a twig, a shoe, her little brother, a tire, and sea buddies until her parents finally give her a kitten as a pet.
See Me Run, By Paul Meisel, Illus. by Paul Meisel. J P MEISEL
Should I share my ice cream?, By Mo Willems, Illus. by Mo Willems. J R WILLEMS
A common human problem is posed and solved with Willems’ minimal illustration and graceful humor.
Stars, By Mary Lyn Ray, Illus. by Marla Frazee. J P RAY
A duet of spare, poetic observations and ethereal illustrations explore the realities and possibilities of many kinds of stars, embracing the immediacy of a child’s experiences. A great read aloud.
Tales for Very Picky Eaters, By Josh Schneider, Illus. by Josh Schneider. J R SCHNEIDER
Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Winner 2012
Ten little caterpillars. By Bill Martin, Illus. by Lois Ehlert. J P CATERPILLARS
Ten different caterpillars inch their ways across vibrantly-illustrated environs in this newly-illustrated, rhyming story. Supplemental facts widen the book’s appeal and usefulness. Ehlert’s watercolor collages are remarkably entomologically accurate.
These hands. By Margaret H. Mason, Illus. by Floyd Cooper. J P MASON
Both an affirmation of a nurturing relationship between grandfather and grandson and an explanation of one reason labor unions fought for workers’ rights, the brief text and warm illustrations tell an uplifting American story.
Tìa Isa wants a car. By Meg Medina, Illus. by Claudio Muñoz.
Using a cheerful positive tone, Medina depicts a warm relationship between Tia Isa and her niece and shows the strength of community as a life-long dream is realized.
Where's walrus?, By Stephen Savage, Illus. by Stephen Savage. J P SAVAGE
Walrus escapes from the zoo and cleverly disguises himself around the city; the zoopkeeper and the children reading the book search for him on each bold, bright page of this wordless book.
Who has what? : all about girls' bodies and boys' bodies. By Robie H. Harris, Illus. by Nadine Bernard Westcott. J612.6 HAR
In a cheerful, easy tone, Harris explains who’s got what body parts, their similarities of differences. Girls, boys and adults of many ethnicities – even animals – are included in the loose-lined illustrations depicting the “bare” facts.
Middle
America is under attack : September 11, 2001 : the day the towers fell. By Don Brown.
A straightforward account of the September 11th tragedy, Brown’s restrained watercolors and sensitive text focuses on small stories of those who were in the Towers and the people who responded to the disaster.
Balloons over Broadway: the true story of the puppeteer of Macy's Parade. By Melissa Sweet.
J P SWEET
Breaking Stalin's Nose, By Eugene Yelchin. J FIC YELCHIN Newbery Honor Book 2012
The Cheshire Cheese Cat : a Dickens of a tale. By Carmen Agra Deedy; Randall Wright, Illus. by Barry Moser. J FIC DEEDY
Alley-cat Skilley finds a perfect home, gets help from a friend to return an injured raven to the Tower of London and saves all the Cheshire Cheese Inn mice from the evil Pinch.
Diego Rivera: His World and Ours, By Duncan Tonatiuh , Illus. by by Duncan Tonatiuh
Dream something big : the story of the Watts Towers. By Dianna Hutts Aston, Illus. by Susan L.Roth.
The human desire to make a mark is celebrated in this fictionalized account of Simon Rodia’s process in building the Watts Towers – a singular, eccentric, artistic creation now recognized as a National Landmark.
E-mergency. By Tom Lichtenheld, Illus. by Ezra Fields-Meyer. J P LICHTENHELD
When the letter ‘E’ falls down the stairs and hurts her leg, the rest of the alphabet must do the best it can to limp along without its most-used letter. Puns aplenty pack every page.
Emma dilemma : big sister poems. By Kristine O'Connell George, Illus. by Nancy Carpenter. J POETRY O'CONNELL
Sisterhood is complicated: partly embarrassing, partly affectionate, partly competitive, partly supportive, partly confining, partly empowering. The many facets of the relationship are deftly described by George’s poems and Carpenter’s pen and ink drawings.
The Great Migration : journey to the North. By Eloise Greenfield, Illus. by Jan Spivey Gilchrist. J POETRY GREENFIELD
Muted mixed media illustrations set the tone for somber yet hopeful free verse honoring the author's family as they journeyed north from the Jim Crow South. A haunting view of a pivotal moment in U.S. history.
Inside out and back again. By Thanhha Lai. J FIC LAI – Newbery Honor 2012
Junonia. By Kevin Henkes. J FIC HENKES
Alice knows just how her vacation on Sanibel Island should be: the same as the previous nine, except that this year she hopes to find a rare junonia shell. Alice's tenth birthday, however, brings unexpected changes.
Lemonade, and other poems squeezed from a single word. By Bob Raczka, Illus. by Nancy Doniger.
Think of a word, then compose a poem using only the letters in that word. Amusing challenges for poet and reader alike, these poem-puzzles are illustrated with similarly playful brush-paintings. Great fun for classroom or budding poets.
The Lily Pond, By Annika Thor.
The mangrove tree: planting trees to feed families. By Susan L. Roth; Cindy Trumbore, Illus. by Susan L. Roth. J577.69 ROT
Through a “This is the House That Jack Built” formula, the story of an ecological and environmental triumph is told so that even very young children can understand the interrelationships between plants, animals and people.
Marisol McDonald doesn't match /Marisol McDonald no combina, By Monica Brown , Illus. by Sara Palacios. J P BROWN
Maximilian and the mystery of the guardian angel: A bilingual lucha libre thriller. By Xavier Garza ,
Migrant. By Maxine Trottier, Illus. by Isabelle Arsenault.
This unique story about a group of migrant workers – Mennonites – is told through the eyes of young Anna, who reflects upon their peripatetic life and the hardships it creates.
Night flight : Amelia Earhart crosses the Atlantic. By Robert Burleigh, Illus. by Wendell Minor J BIO EARHART
Sit with Amelia Earhart in her red Vega as she flies across the Atlantic and startles a farmer in Northern Ireland by landing in his field.
No Ordinary Day. By Deborah Ellis.
Valli, a resourceful homeless nine-year-old, learns she has leprosy. An encounter with a kind doctor gives her the chance to heal and find a home. Illuminates harsh realities in contemporary India.
Nursery rhyme comics: 50 timeless rhymes from 50 celebrated cartoonists. Illus. by Patrick McDonnell. J GRAPHIC NURSERY
A lively compilation of 50 nursery rhymes interpreted and illustrated in diverse and distinctive styles by a different cartoonist or graphic artists. The introduction by Leonard Marcus puts it all in focus.
Soldier Bear. By Bibi Dumon Tak, Illus. by by Philip Hopman. J FIC DUMON TAK
The third gift. By Linda Sue Park, Illus. by Bagram Ibatoulline. J P PARK
Ibatoulline’s sumptuous, highly finished gouaches invite the reader into a distant time and landscape where a young Arab boy and his father harvest myrrh for three mysterious strangers.
Thunder birds: nature's flying predators. By Jim Arnosky, Illus. by Jim Arnosky.
Arnosky describes and illustrates the qualities of magnificent raptors. Distinctive acrylic and chalk paintings depict birds gazing at readers from their natural environments. Four large fold out pages shows some birds in actual size.
Treasury of Greek mythology: classic stories of gods, goddesses, heroes & monsters. By Donna Jo Napoli, Illus. by Christina Balit. J292 NAP
From the chaos that spawned Gaia to the horrors of the Trojan War, this is the most comprehensive and lavishly illustrated compendium of Greek mythology since the D’Aulaires’ offering. Timeline, cast of characters, map appended.
The trouble with May Amelia. By Jennifer L. Holm. J FIC HOLM
May Amelia is always in trouble but never more than when she translates an offer from a con man for her father. A companion to My Only May Amelia, it stands sturdily on its own.
Underground. By Shane Evans, Illus. by Shane Evans. J P EVANS
Spare text describes a long dangerous night time journey on the Underground Railroad. The striking illustrations with their dark palette burst into light as the travelers reach freedom.
The unforgotten coat. By Frank Cottrell Boyce, Illus. by Carl Hunter, and Clare Heney. J FIC COTTRELL
Julie recalls her sixth year classmates Chingis and Nergui, two Mongolian brothers, their strange polaroid photographs, sketchy descriptions of Mongolia, and their very real fear of demons in this offbeat, haunting story.
The watcher : Jane Goodall's life with the chimps. By Jeanette Winter, Illus. by Jeanette Winter. J BIO GOODALL
Winter presents inquisitive and independent Goodall from girlhood to the Gombe Stream and beyond in her search to understand chimpanzees. Stylized acrylics show scientist and animals in the abundant foliage of Africa.
Wonderstruck. By Brian Selznick, Illus. by Brian Selznick. J FIC SELZNICK
Two parallel stories set 50 years apart converge in this textual and visual story of adventurous Ben and Rose as it explores topics of deafness, silence, wolves, and museums.
Won-Ton : a cat tale told in haiku. By Lee Wardlaw, Illus. by Eugene Yelchin. J P WARDLAW
From animal shelter cage to a loving home, Won Ton’s experience is told from his point of view in senryu, a form of Japanese poetry similar to Haiku.
Young Fredle. By Cynthia Voigt, Illus. by Louise Yates. J FIC VOIGT
Exiled from his home in the pantry, Fredle, a mouse with a sweet tooth and unusual curiosity, discovers the wonders and dangers of the outside world. He learns to question the rules and returns home a changed mouse.
Zita the spacegirl. By Ben Hatke, Illus. by Ben Hatke. J GRAPHIC HATKE
When a little red button crashes to earth any self-respecting graphic novel character would push it. When Joseph is whisked through an inter-dimensional portal to an alien planet, Zita follows to rescue him.
Older
Amelia lost : the life and disappearance of Amelia Earhart. By Candace Fleming J BIO EARHART
In her clear, readable style, Fleming shows how Earhart captured the public imagination. Chapters of background information alternate with the chilling account of her final flight. Enhanced with maps, archival documents, news photos, and other contemporary sources.
Anya's ghost. By Vera Brosgol. J GRAPHIC BROSGOL
This graphic novel tells the story of Anya, a Russian immigrant, whose lack of self-esteem changes when her life is almost taken over by a determined ghost.
Between shades of gray. By Ruta Sepetys, YA FIC SEPETYS
Stalin’s deportation and imprisonment of Lithuanian families in Siberia is brought to vivid life in Sepetys’ searing novel, narrated by Lina, a 15-year-old who writes, “They took me in my nightgown.”
Billions of years, amazing changes: The story of evolution. By Laurence Pringle, Illus. by Steve Jenkins. J576.8 PRI
Pringle looks at the evidence from geology, biology, botany and scientific reason to explain evolution. Readable text, pertinent illustrations matter of factly clarify concepts and the meaning of theory.
Black & white : the confrontation of Reverend Fred L. Shuttlesworth and Eugene "Bull" Connor. By Larry Dane Brimner. J305.8 BRI
Blizzard of glass: the Halifax explosion of 1917. By Sally M. Walker. J971.6 WAL
Clear and compelling description and analysis of scientific evidence and historic events brings this little-known tragedy to life, a history made personal by its focus on five families, some who survived, some who perished.
Bluefish. By Pat Schmatz, YA FIC SCHMATZ
The significance of reading is personified by two eighth graders, functionally illiterate Travis and feisty, starved-for-affection Velveeta who come together in a tenuous, prickly relationship.
Bootleg: murder, moonshine, and the lawless years of prohibition. By Karen Blumenthal. J363.4 BLU
Lively prose and interesting anecdotes make the history of Prohibition accessible while the examination of unintended consequences make this chronicle relevant to today's political world.
Dead End in Norvelt. By Jack Gantos, J FIC GANTOS
Drawing from memory. By Allen Say, Illus. by Allen Say. Scholastic Press,, $17.99 , (9780545176866).
The elephant scientist. By Caitlin O'Connell and Donna M. Jackson, Illus. by Caitlin O'Connell and Timothy Rodwell.
The fingertips of Duncan Dorfman. By Meg Wolitzer, J FIC WOLITZER
Three 12-year-olds from different parts of the country participate in the national Youth Scrabble Tournament in Florida. Their discoveries about themselves, their friends and families turn out to be more important than winning in this perceptive story.
Flyaway. By Lucy Christopher,
While Isla’s father is in the hospital, she befriends another patient, Harry. In this touching story, Isla tries to help Harry, her father and a swan, all of whom are struggling to survive.
Hidden. By Helen Frost J FIC FROST
Six years have passed since Darra's father stole a car in which Wren was hiding. Now 14, Darra and Wren, once again cross paths. A suspenseful verse novel, told in two distinct voices.
The house Baba built : an artist's childhood in China. By Ed Young;Libby Koponen, Illus. by Ed Young. J741.6 YOU
With multimedia scrapbook images that that intrigue, astonish, and surprise, Ed Young recalls his childhood in war-torn Shanghai, introduces his extended family, and describes their life in the house his father designed.
How they croaked : the awful ends of the awfully famous. By Georgia Bragg, Illus. by Kevin O'Malley. J920 BRA
A wildly humorous collective biography featuring horrifying medical treatments and deaths of nineteen famous men and women, this surprisingly heavily researched compendium is terrific book bait for reluctant reader.
Hurricane dancers : the first Caribbean pirate shipwreck. By Margarita Engle, J POETRY ENGLE
Into the unknown : how great explorers found their way by land, sea, and air. By Stewart Ross, Illus. by Stephen Biesty. J910.9 ROS
How did those great explorers travel? What did they wear? Where did they pee? And what did they find on their journeys? Much is revealed in the text and unfolding cross-sections of this fascinating volume.
Jefferson's sons : a founding father's secret children. By Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, J FIC BRADLEY
Told from the point of view of three young slaves, two of them fathered by Thomas Jefferson, this well- researched and moving novel provides insight into their lives as it raises important and difficult questions.
Lost & found. By Shaun Tan, Illus. by Shaun Tan. YA GRAPHIC TAN
By turns mysterious, dreamlike, nightmarish, goofily endearing or spookily surreal these stories by Shaun Tan seemingly transport us three very different worlds. Each page is a work of art.
A monster calls. By Patrick Ness, YA FIC NESS
Thirteen-year-old Conor deals with a monster who tells him three stories in exchange for facing his greatest fear.
Music was it : young Leonard Bernstein. By Susan Goldman Rubin, J BIO BERNSTEIN
This exemplary, inspiring biography chronicles the life of Leonard Bernstein from early childhood to his triumphant debut at age twenty-five, as conductor of the New York Philharmonic at Carnegie Hall. Engaging social history with appeal beyond music students.
Okay for now. By Gary D. Schmidt, J FIC SCHMIDT
Unable to read and abused by his father, 13-year-old Doug befriends spunky Lili and a sensitive librarian who shows him how to draw Audubon’s birds. Both make a difference in his previously limited world.
Queen of hearts. By Martha Brooks, YA FIC BROOKS
In 1941 Manitoba, Marie-Claire, tells the moving story of her coming-of-age as a 16 year –old in a tuberculosis sanitorium.
Raggin', jazzin', rockin' : American musical instrument makers. By Susan VanHecke.
Steinway on pianos, Zildjian on cymbals, Martin and Fender on guitars. We meet these people and their iconic instruments in this intriguing introduction. Generously illustrated with photographs of the instruments, musicians, and more.
The Scorpio Races. By Maggie Stiefvater, YA FIC STIEFVATER
Deadly horses emerge from the sea and collide with island inhabitants in a bloody annual race for prize money and the fulfillment of dreams. Rich language portrays characters, action, and setting leading to an intoxicating climax.
Sita's Ramayana. By Samhita Arni, Illus. by Moyna Chitrakar. J741.5 ARN
Using a graphic novel format, this powerful saga of Rama is told from his abducted and mistrusted wife Sita’s point of view.
Space, stars, and the beginning of time : what the Hubble telescope saw. By Elaine Scott. An intriguing look at the creation and scientific revelations of the Hubble telescope. Complex science, clearly explained and beautifully illustrated with Hubble images
Stones for my father. By Trilby Kent.
In evocative prose, Kent creates a compelling survival story of young Corlie Roux, a Boer girl in South Africa during the Anglo-Boer War at the turn of the last century.
Tall story. By Candy Gourlay. J FIC GOURLAY
Andi’s half brother is finally joining the family from the Philippines. Eight feet tall, it’s obvious that Bernardo’s is going to have trouble fitting in. A poignant and humorous novel.
Terezin : voices from the Holocaust. By Ruth Thomson, , Candlewick Press,, $18.99 , (9780763649630).
Secret diary entries, excerpts from memoirs, and inmate artwork illuminate the dark story of the Nazi' transit camp Terezin. Young readers will appreciate the oversized, magazine type layout.
Under the mesquite. By Guadalupe Garcia McCall. YA FIC MCCALL
Witches! the absolutely true tale of disaster in Salem. By Rosalyn Schanzer, Illus. by Rosalyn Schanzer.
All Ages
All the water in the world. By George Ella Lyon, Illus. by Katherine Tillotson. J551.48 LYO.
From deserts to the kitchen sink, the water cycle is lyrically yet economically described in Lyon’s poem emphasizing the importance of water conservation. Katherine Tillotson’s digital paintings splash, surge and drip off the page.
Can we save the tiger?, By Martin Jenkins, Illus. by Vicky White. J591.68 JEN
White’s cover illustration of a regal tiger pulls readers into a balanced discussion of human interaction with nature and how we affect endangered species. Handsome pencil illustrations make readers care about creatures large and small.
Heart and soul: the story of America and African Americans. By Kadir Nelson. J973 NEL
In just 100 pages, Nelson's narrator tells the story of American History through the eyes of African-Americans. 46 luminous oil paintings portray iconic and ordinary images and make the history accessible for younger students; older students will find it equally intriguing.
If rocks could sing: A Discovered Alphabet. By Leslie McGuirk. J P MCGUIRK
Children and teachers will be inspired by this quirky concept book that uses shaped rocks as letters and objects. An alphabet book like no other.
Never forgotten. By Pat McKissack, Illus. by Leo and Diane Dillon. J FIC MCKISSACK
A boy captured by slave traders in 18th Century Africa is brought to the Americas. This verse novel answers the question “Were we missed?” asked by the descendants of slaves stolen from Africa.
Press here. By Hervé Tullet, Illus. by Hervé Tullet. J P TULLET
A whimsical, interactive picture book that draws readers through its pages by having them tap, clap, and follow other simple but enticing instructions.
Swirl by swirl: spirals in nature. By Joyce Sidman, Illus. by Beth Krommes. J P SIDMAN
A poem about spirals in nature invites close contemplation of the versatile, expansive shape beautifully portrayed from simple snail to coiled snake, or snuggling woodchuck to swimming nautilus in Krommes’ scratchboard illustrations.
Younger
Tell Me the Day Backwards. By Albert Lamb, Illus. by David McPhail. J P LAMB
Mama bear and child reflect on the day, recounting its events in reverse order. Gentle and reassuring, this book wonderfully illustrates a sometimes difficult concept: the flow of time.
A Ball for Daisy. By Chris Raschka, Illus. by Chris Raschka, 2012 Newbery Award Winner J P RASCHKA
Blackout. By John Rocco, Illus. by John Rocco. 2012 Newbery Honor J P ROCCO
Bring on the birds. By Susan Stockdale, Illus. by Susan Stockdale.
Rhyming couplets and clear, identifiable illustrations remind readers that birds vary in many ways, but all have feathers and are hatched from eggs. Colorful acrylics help provide just the right of information for preschool ornithologists.
The Cazuela that the Farm Maiden Stirred., By Samantha R. Vamos, Illus. by Rafael López., J P VAMOS
Chirchir Is Singing., By Kelly Cunnane, Illus. by Jude Daly. J P CUNNANE
In this cumulative story set in Kenya, Chirchir sings as she tries to help with family chores. Acrylic folk art highlights the activities of daily life in this rural setting.
Do You Know Which Ones Will Grow?, By Susan A. Shea, Illus. by Tom Slaughter. J P SHEA,
This book playfully challenges children’s concepts of the growth capacity of living vs. non-living things in a fun and engaging way.
Dot. By Patricia Intriago, Illus. by Patricia Intriago. J P INTRIAGO *Tenafly Author*
To a child’s delight, bright dots and brief rhyming verses cleverly demonstrate antonyms and synonyms in this clever picture book.
Goodnight, goodnight, construction site., By Sherri Duskey Rinker, Illus. by Tom Lichtenheld. J P Duskey
Truck-loving toddlers will be willingly tucked into bed along with the vehicles in this superbly constructed goodnight poem.
Grandpa Green., By Lane Smith, Illus. by Lane Smith. J P SMITH
Harry and Hopper., By Margaret Wild, Illus. by Freya Blackwood. J P WILD
A poignant depiction of grief and acceptance at the loss of a beloved pet is relayed in this quietly moving story whose illustrations add emotional depth.
I broke my trunk, By Mo Willems, Illus. by Mo Willems. J R WILLEMS
I want my hat back., By Jon Klassen, Illus. by Jon Klassen. J P KLASSEN
King Jack and the dragon., By Peter Bently, Illus. by Helen Oxenbury. J P BENTLY
Enhanced by whimsical illustrations, this story of the wonders and terrors created by a child’s imagination, shows the power of playtime and the magic of make-believe.
Little treasures : endearments from around the world., By Jacqueline K. Ogburn, Illus. by Christopher Raschka. J P Ogburn
Raschka’s pictures give distinct personalities to the subjects of these endearments and the book is a reminder of how much children are loved in every language and culture. Translations and pronunciation guides are included.
Little white rabbit., By Kevin Henkes, Illus. by Kevin Henkes. J P HENKES
Little white rabbit explores the springtime world wondering what it would be like to be different - green, tall, solid, or able to fly - but when he comes home he knows who loves him.
Me-- Jane., By Patrick McDonnell, Illus. by Patrick McDonnell. J P MCDONNELL
Mouse & Lion., By Rand Burkert, Illus. by Nancy Ekholm Burkert. J P BURKERT
Mouse is the center of this retelling of a familiar Aesop’s fable. Elegant illustrations place the story solidly in the natural world of Africa.
Naamah and the ark at night., By Susan Campbell Bartoletti, Illus. by Holly Meade. J P BARTOLETTI
As the waters rage, this lullaby reveals Noah’s wife as a nurturer of diverse creatures aboard the ark. Watercolor and collage illustrations amplify the text, a form of lyrical Arabic poetry, called ghazal.
A New Year's reunion: A Chinese story. By Li Qiong Yu, Illus. by Zhu Chen Liang. J P LI-QIONG
Vibrant illustrations highlight a young girl’s joy when her father makes his annual visit for Chinese New Year in this tender story.
Over and under the snow. By Kate Messner, Illus. by Kate Messner. J P MESSNER
While skiing cross-country with her father, a girl envisions the “secret kingdom” under the snow, where small forest animals shelter in winter. Neal’s bright, snowy landscapes contrast with his depictions of shadowed, subterranean nests.
Prudence wants a pet. By Cathleen Daly, Illus. by Stephen Michael King. J P DALY
In this quietly humorous picture book illustrated in soft colors, Prudence tries out a branch, a twig, a shoe, her little brother, a tire, and sea buddies until her parents finally give her a kitten as a pet.
See Me Run, By Paul Meisel, Illus. by Paul Meisel. J P MEISEL
Should I share my ice cream?, By Mo Willems, Illus. by Mo Willems. J R WILLEMS
A common human problem is posed and solved with Willems’ minimal illustration and graceful humor.
Stars, By Mary Lyn Ray, Illus. by Marla Frazee. J P RAY
A duet of spare, poetic observations and ethereal illustrations explore the realities and possibilities of many kinds of stars, embracing the immediacy of a child’s experiences. A great read aloud.
Tales for Very Picky Eaters, By Josh Schneider, Illus. by Josh Schneider. J R SCHNEIDER
Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Winner 2012
Ten little caterpillars. By Bill Martin, Illus. by Lois Ehlert. J P CATERPILLARS
Ten different caterpillars inch their ways across vibrantly-illustrated environs in this newly-illustrated, rhyming story. Supplemental facts widen the book’s appeal and usefulness. Ehlert’s watercolor collages are remarkably entomologically accurate.
These hands. By Margaret H. Mason, Illus. by Floyd Cooper. J P MASON
Both an affirmation of a nurturing relationship between grandfather and grandson and an explanation of one reason labor unions fought for workers’ rights, the brief text and warm illustrations tell an uplifting American story.
Tìa Isa wants a car. By Meg Medina, Illus. by Claudio Muñoz.
Using a cheerful positive tone, Medina depicts a warm relationship between Tia Isa and her niece and shows the strength of community as a life-long dream is realized.
Where's walrus?, By Stephen Savage, Illus. by Stephen Savage. J P SAVAGE
Walrus escapes from the zoo and cleverly disguises himself around the city; the zoopkeeper and the children reading the book search for him on each bold, bright page of this wordless book.
Who has what? : all about girls' bodies and boys' bodies. By Robie H. Harris, Illus. by Nadine Bernard Westcott. J612.6 HAR
In a cheerful, easy tone, Harris explains who’s got what body parts, their similarities of differences. Girls, boys and adults of many ethnicities – even animals – are included in the loose-lined illustrations depicting the “bare” facts.
Middle
America is under attack : September 11, 2001 : the day the towers fell. By Don Brown.
A straightforward account of the September 11th tragedy, Brown’s restrained watercolors and sensitive text focuses on small stories of those who were in the Towers and the people who responded to the disaster.
Balloons over Broadway: the true story of the puppeteer of Macy's Parade. By Melissa Sweet.
J P SWEET
Breaking Stalin's Nose, By Eugene Yelchin. J FIC YELCHIN Newbery Honor Book 2012
The Cheshire Cheese Cat : a Dickens of a tale. By Carmen Agra Deedy; Randall Wright, Illus. by Barry Moser. J FIC DEEDY
Alley-cat Skilley finds a perfect home, gets help from a friend to return an injured raven to the Tower of London and saves all the Cheshire Cheese Inn mice from the evil Pinch.
Diego Rivera: His World and Ours, By Duncan Tonatiuh , Illus. by by Duncan Tonatiuh
Dream something big : the story of the Watts Towers. By Dianna Hutts Aston, Illus. by Susan L.Roth.
The human desire to make a mark is celebrated in this fictionalized account of Simon Rodia’s process in building the Watts Towers – a singular, eccentric, artistic creation now recognized as a National Landmark.
E-mergency. By Tom Lichtenheld, Illus. by Ezra Fields-Meyer. J P LICHTENHELD
When the letter ‘E’ falls down the stairs and hurts her leg, the rest of the alphabet must do the best it can to limp along without its most-used letter. Puns aplenty pack every page.
Emma dilemma : big sister poems. By Kristine O'Connell George, Illus. by Nancy Carpenter. J POETRY O'CONNELL
Sisterhood is complicated: partly embarrassing, partly affectionate, partly competitive, partly supportive, partly confining, partly empowering. The many facets of the relationship are deftly described by George’s poems and Carpenter’s pen and ink drawings.
The Great Migration : journey to the North. By Eloise Greenfield, Illus. by Jan Spivey Gilchrist. J POETRY GREENFIELD
Muted mixed media illustrations set the tone for somber yet hopeful free verse honoring the author's family as they journeyed north from the Jim Crow South. A haunting view of a pivotal moment in U.S. history.
Inside out and back again. By Thanhha Lai. J FIC LAI – Newbery Honor 2012
Junonia. By Kevin Henkes. J FIC HENKES
Alice knows just how her vacation on Sanibel Island should be: the same as the previous nine, except that this year she hopes to find a rare junonia shell. Alice's tenth birthday, however, brings unexpected changes.
Lemonade, and other poems squeezed from a single word. By Bob Raczka, Illus. by Nancy Doniger.
Think of a word, then compose a poem using only the letters in that word. Amusing challenges for poet and reader alike, these poem-puzzles are illustrated with similarly playful brush-paintings. Great fun for classroom or budding poets.
The Lily Pond, By Annika Thor.
The mangrove tree: planting trees to feed families. By Susan L. Roth; Cindy Trumbore, Illus. by Susan L. Roth. J577.69 ROT
Through a “This is the House That Jack Built” formula, the story of an ecological and environmental triumph is told so that even very young children can understand the interrelationships between plants, animals and people.
Marisol McDonald doesn't match /Marisol McDonald no combina, By Monica Brown , Illus. by Sara Palacios. J P BROWN
Maximilian and the mystery of the guardian angel: A bilingual lucha libre thriller. By Xavier Garza ,
Migrant. By Maxine Trottier, Illus. by Isabelle Arsenault.
This unique story about a group of migrant workers – Mennonites – is told through the eyes of young Anna, who reflects upon their peripatetic life and the hardships it creates.
Night flight : Amelia Earhart crosses the Atlantic. By Robert Burleigh, Illus. by Wendell Minor J BIO EARHART
Sit with Amelia Earhart in her red Vega as she flies across the Atlantic and startles a farmer in Northern Ireland by landing in his field.
No Ordinary Day. By Deborah Ellis.
Valli, a resourceful homeless nine-year-old, learns she has leprosy. An encounter with a kind doctor gives her the chance to heal and find a home. Illuminates harsh realities in contemporary India.
Nursery rhyme comics: 50 timeless rhymes from 50 celebrated cartoonists. Illus. by Patrick McDonnell. J GRAPHIC NURSERY
A lively compilation of 50 nursery rhymes interpreted and illustrated in diverse and distinctive styles by a different cartoonist or graphic artists. The introduction by Leonard Marcus puts it all in focus.
Soldier Bear. By Bibi Dumon Tak, Illus. by by Philip Hopman. J FIC DUMON TAK
The third gift. By Linda Sue Park, Illus. by Bagram Ibatoulline. J P PARK
Ibatoulline’s sumptuous, highly finished gouaches invite the reader into a distant time and landscape where a young Arab boy and his father harvest myrrh for three mysterious strangers.
Thunder birds: nature's flying predators. By Jim Arnosky, Illus. by Jim Arnosky.
Arnosky describes and illustrates the qualities of magnificent raptors. Distinctive acrylic and chalk paintings depict birds gazing at readers from their natural environments. Four large fold out pages shows some birds in actual size.
Treasury of Greek mythology: classic stories of gods, goddesses, heroes & monsters. By Donna Jo Napoli, Illus. by Christina Balit. J292 NAP
From the chaos that spawned Gaia to the horrors of the Trojan War, this is the most comprehensive and lavishly illustrated compendium of Greek mythology since the D’Aulaires’ offering. Timeline, cast of characters, map appended.
The trouble with May Amelia. By Jennifer L. Holm. J FIC HOLM
May Amelia is always in trouble but never more than when she translates an offer from a con man for her father. A companion to My Only May Amelia, it stands sturdily on its own.
Underground. By Shane Evans, Illus. by Shane Evans. J P EVANS
Spare text describes a long dangerous night time journey on the Underground Railroad. The striking illustrations with their dark palette burst into light as the travelers reach freedom.
The unforgotten coat. By Frank Cottrell Boyce, Illus. by Carl Hunter, and Clare Heney. J FIC COTTRELL
Julie recalls her sixth year classmates Chingis and Nergui, two Mongolian brothers, their strange polaroid photographs, sketchy descriptions of Mongolia, and their very real fear of demons in this offbeat, haunting story.
The watcher : Jane Goodall's life with the chimps. By Jeanette Winter, Illus. by Jeanette Winter. J BIO GOODALL
Winter presents inquisitive and independent Goodall from girlhood to the Gombe Stream and beyond in her search to understand chimpanzees. Stylized acrylics show scientist and animals in the abundant foliage of Africa.
Wonderstruck. By Brian Selznick, Illus. by Brian Selznick. J FIC SELZNICK
Two parallel stories set 50 years apart converge in this textual and visual story of adventurous Ben and Rose as it explores topics of deafness, silence, wolves, and museums.
Won-Ton : a cat tale told in haiku. By Lee Wardlaw, Illus. by Eugene Yelchin. J P WARDLAW
From animal shelter cage to a loving home, Won Ton’s experience is told from his point of view in senryu, a form of Japanese poetry similar to Haiku.
Young Fredle. By Cynthia Voigt, Illus. by Louise Yates. J FIC VOIGT
Exiled from his home in the pantry, Fredle, a mouse with a sweet tooth and unusual curiosity, discovers the wonders and dangers of the outside world. He learns to question the rules and returns home a changed mouse.
Zita the spacegirl. By Ben Hatke, Illus. by Ben Hatke. J GRAPHIC HATKE
When a little red button crashes to earth any self-respecting graphic novel character would push it. When Joseph is whisked through an inter-dimensional portal to an alien planet, Zita follows to rescue him.
Older
Amelia lost : the life and disappearance of Amelia Earhart. By Candace Fleming J BIO EARHART
In her clear, readable style, Fleming shows how Earhart captured the public imagination. Chapters of background information alternate with the chilling account of her final flight. Enhanced with maps, archival documents, news photos, and other contemporary sources.
Anya's ghost. By Vera Brosgol. J GRAPHIC BROSGOL
This graphic novel tells the story of Anya, a Russian immigrant, whose lack of self-esteem changes when her life is almost taken over by a determined ghost.
Between shades of gray. By Ruta Sepetys, YA FIC SEPETYS
Stalin’s deportation and imprisonment of Lithuanian families in Siberia is brought to vivid life in Sepetys’ searing novel, narrated by Lina, a 15-year-old who writes, “They took me in my nightgown.”
Billions of years, amazing changes: The story of evolution. By Laurence Pringle, Illus. by Steve Jenkins. J576.8 PRI
Pringle looks at the evidence from geology, biology, botany and scientific reason to explain evolution. Readable text, pertinent illustrations matter of factly clarify concepts and the meaning of theory.
Black & white : the confrontation of Reverend Fred L. Shuttlesworth and Eugene "Bull" Connor. By Larry Dane Brimner. J305.8 BRI
Blizzard of glass: the Halifax explosion of 1917. By Sally M. Walker. J971.6 WAL
Clear and compelling description and analysis of scientific evidence and historic events brings this little-known tragedy to life, a history made personal by its focus on five families, some who survived, some who perished.
Bluefish. By Pat Schmatz, YA FIC SCHMATZ
The significance of reading is personified by two eighth graders, functionally illiterate Travis and feisty, starved-for-affection Velveeta who come together in a tenuous, prickly relationship.
Bootleg: murder, moonshine, and the lawless years of prohibition. By Karen Blumenthal. J363.4 BLU
Lively prose and interesting anecdotes make the history of Prohibition accessible while the examination of unintended consequences make this chronicle relevant to today's political world.
Dead End in Norvelt. By Jack Gantos, J FIC GANTOS
Drawing from memory. By Allen Say, Illus. by Allen Say. Scholastic Press,, $17.99 , (9780545176866).
The elephant scientist. By Caitlin O'Connell and Donna M. Jackson, Illus. by Caitlin O'Connell and Timothy Rodwell.
The fingertips of Duncan Dorfman. By Meg Wolitzer, J FIC WOLITZER
Three 12-year-olds from different parts of the country participate in the national Youth Scrabble Tournament in Florida. Their discoveries about themselves, their friends and families turn out to be more important than winning in this perceptive story.
Flyaway. By Lucy Christopher,
While Isla’s father is in the hospital, she befriends another patient, Harry. In this touching story, Isla tries to help Harry, her father and a swan, all of whom are struggling to survive.
Hidden. By Helen Frost J FIC FROST
Six years have passed since Darra's father stole a car in which Wren was hiding. Now 14, Darra and Wren, once again cross paths. A suspenseful verse novel, told in two distinct voices.
The house Baba built : an artist's childhood in China. By Ed Young;Libby Koponen, Illus. by Ed Young. J741.6 YOU
With multimedia scrapbook images that that intrigue, astonish, and surprise, Ed Young recalls his childhood in war-torn Shanghai, introduces his extended family, and describes their life in the house his father designed.
How they croaked : the awful ends of the awfully famous. By Georgia Bragg, Illus. by Kevin O'Malley. J920 BRA
A wildly humorous collective biography featuring horrifying medical treatments and deaths of nineteen famous men and women, this surprisingly heavily researched compendium is terrific book bait for reluctant reader.
Hurricane dancers : the first Caribbean pirate shipwreck. By Margarita Engle, J POETRY ENGLE
Into the unknown : how great explorers found their way by land, sea, and air. By Stewart Ross, Illus. by Stephen Biesty. J910.9 ROS
How did those great explorers travel? What did they wear? Where did they pee? And what did they find on their journeys? Much is revealed in the text and unfolding cross-sections of this fascinating volume.
Jefferson's sons : a founding father's secret children. By Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, J FIC BRADLEY
Told from the point of view of three young slaves, two of them fathered by Thomas Jefferson, this well- researched and moving novel provides insight into their lives as it raises important and difficult questions.
Lost & found. By Shaun Tan, Illus. by Shaun Tan. YA GRAPHIC TAN
By turns mysterious, dreamlike, nightmarish, goofily endearing or spookily surreal these stories by Shaun Tan seemingly transport us three very different worlds. Each page is a work of art.
A monster calls. By Patrick Ness, YA FIC NESS
Thirteen-year-old Conor deals with a monster who tells him three stories in exchange for facing his greatest fear.
Music was it : young Leonard Bernstein. By Susan Goldman Rubin, J BIO BERNSTEIN
This exemplary, inspiring biography chronicles the life of Leonard Bernstein from early childhood to his triumphant debut at age twenty-five, as conductor of the New York Philharmonic at Carnegie Hall. Engaging social history with appeal beyond music students.
Okay for now. By Gary D. Schmidt, J FIC SCHMIDT
Unable to read and abused by his father, 13-year-old Doug befriends spunky Lili and a sensitive librarian who shows him how to draw Audubon’s birds. Both make a difference in his previously limited world.
Queen of hearts. By Martha Brooks, YA FIC BROOKS
In 1941 Manitoba, Marie-Claire, tells the moving story of her coming-of-age as a 16 year –old in a tuberculosis sanitorium.
Raggin', jazzin', rockin' : American musical instrument makers. By Susan VanHecke.
Steinway on pianos, Zildjian on cymbals, Martin and Fender on guitars. We meet these people and their iconic instruments in this intriguing introduction. Generously illustrated with photographs of the instruments, musicians, and more.
The Scorpio Races. By Maggie Stiefvater, YA FIC STIEFVATER
Deadly horses emerge from the sea and collide with island inhabitants in a bloody annual race for prize money and the fulfillment of dreams. Rich language portrays characters, action, and setting leading to an intoxicating climax.
Sita's Ramayana. By Samhita Arni, Illus. by Moyna Chitrakar. J741.5 ARN
Using a graphic novel format, this powerful saga of Rama is told from his abducted and mistrusted wife Sita’s point of view.
Space, stars, and the beginning of time : what the Hubble telescope saw. By Elaine Scott. An intriguing look at the creation and scientific revelations of the Hubble telescope. Complex science, clearly explained and beautifully illustrated with Hubble images
Stones for my father. By Trilby Kent.
In evocative prose, Kent creates a compelling survival story of young Corlie Roux, a Boer girl in South Africa during the Anglo-Boer War at the turn of the last century.
Tall story. By Candy Gourlay. J FIC GOURLAY
Andi’s half brother is finally joining the family from the Philippines. Eight feet tall, it’s obvious that Bernardo’s is going to have trouble fitting in. A poignant and humorous novel.
Terezin : voices from the Holocaust. By Ruth Thomson, , Candlewick Press,, $18.99 , (9780763649630).
Secret diary entries, excerpts from memoirs, and inmate artwork illuminate the dark story of the Nazi' transit camp Terezin. Young readers will appreciate the oversized, magazine type layout.
Under the mesquite. By Guadalupe Garcia McCall. YA FIC MCCALL
Witches! the absolutely true tale of disaster in Salem. By Rosalyn Schanzer, Illus. by Rosalyn Schanzer.
All Ages
All the water in the world. By George Ella Lyon, Illus. by Katherine Tillotson. J551.48 LYO.
From deserts to the kitchen sink, the water cycle is lyrically yet economically described in Lyon’s poem emphasizing the importance of water conservation. Katherine Tillotson’s digital paintings splash, surge and drip off the page.
Can we save the tiger?, By Martin Jenkins, Illus. by Vicky White. J591.68 JEN
White’s cover illustration of a regal tiger pulls readers into a balanced discussion of human interaction with nature and how we affect endangered species. Handsome pencil illustrations make readers care about creatures large and small.
Heart and soul: the story of America and African Americans. By Kadir Nelson. J973 NEL
In just 100 pages, Nelson's narrator tells the story of American History through the eyes of African-Americans. 46 luminous oil paintings portray iconic and ordinary images and make the history accessible for younger students; older students will find it equally intriguing.
If rocks could sing: A Discovered Alphabet. By Leslie McGuirk. J P MCGUIRK
Children and teachers will be inspired by this quirky concept book that uses shaped rocks as letters and objects. An alphabet book like no other.
Never forgotten. By Pat McKissack, Illus. by Leo and Diane Dillon. J FIC MCKISSACK
A boy captured by slave traders in 18th Century Africa is brought to the Americas. This verse novel answers the question “Were we missed?” asked by the descendants of slaves stolen from Africa.
Press here. By Hervé Tullet, Illus. by Hervé Tullet. J P TULLET
A whimsical, interactive picture book that draws readers through its pages by having them tap, clap, and follow other simple but enticing instructions.
Swirl by swirl: spirals in nature. By Joyce Sidman, Illus. by Beth Krommes. J P SIDMAN
A poem about spirals in nature invites close contemplation of the versatile, expansive shape beautifully portrayed from simple snail to coiled snake, or snuggling woodchuck to swimming nautilus in Krommes’ scratchboard illustrations.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Congratulations to DOT author Patricia Intriago!
This fall we had the pleasure of hosting a book reading and signing for Patricia Intriago shortly after her first book was released. Today we are just as pleased to congratulate Patricia on Dot's inclusion in the Notable Children's Book list by ALSC a division of ALA. Every year the Assoc. for Library Service to Children create a list of the best of the best in children's literature.
Later today the list will be posted here with Tenafly Library Call Numbers, but if you are curious to see the whole list please visit ALSC's web page.
Later today the list will be posted here with Tenafly Library Call Numbers, but if you are curious to see the whole list please visit ALSC's web page.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
ALA Award Winners Announced in Dallas
Monday was the BIG DAY for Children's and YA book authors and publishers. Bright and early yesterday all the big awards were announced.
The Caldecott Medal, which is given to the ARTIST of an outstanding children's picture book, was awarded to “A Ball for Daisy," illustrated and written by Chris Raschka.
Three Caldecott Honor Books also were named: “Blackout,” illustrated and written by John Rocco, "Grandpa Green" illustrated and written by Lane Smith, and “Me … Jane,” illustrated and written by Patrick McDonnell, and published by Little, Brown and Company, a division of Hachette Book Group, Inc.
**Our take on the books: "A Ball for Daisy" is a largely wordless picture with adorable illustrations. Plus if you want to check this one out of the library you have to think ahead and place a hold or step lively when you see it because it doesn't sit on the shelf long! "Blackout" is a beautiful and lively look at a city during a blackout. It's a great reminder to parents to slow down and spend time with family. May be slightly preaching to the choir on that one since it's the parents that DO take the time to spend with their kids who are reading this one with them, but it's aways a good message.**
The Newbery Medal is given for excellence in WRITTING for ages 8 through 13. “Dead End in Norvelt,” written by Jack Gantos was named the 2012 Newbery Medal winner.
Two Newbery Honor Books also were named: "Inside Out & Back Again," written by Thanhha Lai and "Breaking Stalin’s Nose,” written and illustrated by Eugene Yelchin.
**Our take on the books: Gantos' semi-autobiographical novel about the summer he turned 13 is a gem. However, parents please take note of the Newbery age range. This book is NOT necessarily right for your 8 year old. It was written for middle grades and is a great book for readers who like a bit of humor and in their realistic fiction.
Inside Out & Back Again by Lai is one of my favorites of the year. It is the story of a young girl finding a new home after being torn from her Vietnamese homeland. She must learn a new language in a very different land where not everyone is friendly. The poetry, while beautiful, is simple enough for young readers to understand. There is a lot here for all kids to relate to even if they have no first hand experience learning a new language or finding a new home in a different land.
The Printz Award is given for excellence in young adult literature. The age range is defined as 12 - 18.
“Where Things Come Back,” written by John Corey Whaley has been named the 2012 Printz Award winner.
Four Printz Honor Books also were named: “Why We Broke Up,” written by Daniel Handler, art by Maira Kalman; “The Returning,” written by Christine Hinwood; “Jasper Jones,” written by Craig Silvey; and “The Scorpio Races,” written by Maggie Stiefvater.
**Our take on the books: I have to admit that I haven't read "Where Things Come Back" yet, but I am more than eager to read it soon. It was awarded not only the Printz award, but also got an award for best first novel. "Why We Broke Up" and "The Scorpio Races" were among my favorite books of the year for teens. Again this is an award where I would tell parents to note the age range. Not all these books will have content your comfortable giving to your 13 year old.....or maybe they will? that's a call parents have to make based on what they want their tweens reading.
Many more awards are listed on the ALA web site. You can get a concise list of the Children and Teen awards from the link above. Please visit the library soon to check out some of these award winners or pick up other favorites. Our staff is always here and willing to help you find the right book for you.
The Caldecott Medal, which is given to the ARTIST of an outstanding children's picture book, was awarded to “A Ball for Daisy," illustrated and written by Chris Raschka.
Three Caldecott Honor Books also were named: “Blackout,” illustrated and written by John Rocco, "Grandpa Green" illustrated and written by Lane Smith, and “Me … Jane,” illustrated and written by Patrick McDonnell, and published by Little, Brown and Company, a division of Hachette Book Group, Inc.
**Our take on the books: "A Ball for Daisy" is a largely wordless picture with adorable illustrations. Plus if you want to check this one out of the library you have to think ahead and place a hold or step lively when you see it because it doesn't sit on the shelf long! "Blackout" is a beautiful and lively look at a city during a blackout. It's a great reminder to parents to slow down and spend time with family. May be slightly preaching to the choir on that one since it's the parents that DO take the time to spend with their kids who are reading this one with them, but it's aways a good message.**
The Newbery Medal is given for excellence in WRITTING for ages 8 through 13. “Dead End in Norvelt,” written by Jack Gantos was named the 2012 Newbery Medal winner.
Two Newbery Honor Books also were named: "Inside Out & Back Again," written by Thanhha Lai and "Breaking Stalin’s Nose,” written and illustrated by Eugene Yelchin.
**Our take on the books: Gantos' semi-autobiographical novel about the summer he turned 13 is a gem. However, parents please take note of the Newbery age range. This book is NOT necessarily right for your 8 year old. It was written for middle grades and is a great book for readers who like a bit of humor and in their realistic fiction.
Inside Out & Back Again by Lai is one of my favorites of the year. It is the story of a young girl finding a new home after being torn from her Vietnamese homeland. She must learn a new language in a very different land where not everyone is friendly. The poetry, while beautiful, is simple enough for young readers to understand. There is a lot here for all kids to relate to even if they have no first hand experience learning a new language or finding a new home in a different land.
The Printz Award is given for excellence in young adult literature. The age range is defined as 12 - 18.
“Where Things Come Back,” written by John Corey Whaley has been named the 2012 Printz Award winner.
Four Printz Honor Books also were named: “Why We Broke Up,” written by Daniel Handler, art by Maira Kalman; “The Returning,” written by Christine Hinwood; “Jasper Jones,” written by Craig Silvey; and “The Scorpio Races,” written by Maggie Stiefvater.
**Our take on the books: I have to admit that I haven't read "Where Things Come Back" yet, but I am more than eager to read it soon. It was awarded not only the Printz award, but also got an award for best first novel. "Why We Broke Up" and "The Scorpio Races" were among my favorite books of the year for teens. Again this is an award where I would tell parents to note the age range. Not all these books will have content your comfortable giving to your 13 year old.....or maybe they will? that's a call parents have to make based on what they want their tweens reading.
Many more awards are listed on the ALA web site. You can get a concise list of the Children and Teen awards from the link above. Please visit the library soon to check out some of these award winners or pick up other favorites. Our staff is always here and willing to help you find the right book for you.
Early Closing Today
The Tenafly Public Library will close at 4:30 p.m. today, Tuesday, January 24, 2012, due to utility work being conducted throughout the Municipal Complex.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Lego Club Continues!
Our Lego Club will continue and we will be expanding to have Duplo Play Hours as well for younger children. The Lego Club is open to lego builders ages 5-10. Please honor this age limit. We understand that it is sometimes hard to do something with one child when you also have a younger child, but we are trying to keep the Lego Club to 5 - 10 yrs of age. There are issues of space as we have had over 70 children at past sessions and there are also safety concerns.
The lego dates for January through March are as follows:
Monday, January 23 @ 3:00 pm
Wednesday, February 22 @ 11:00 am
Monday, March 5 @ 3:00 pm
Please keep looking here or on the library web page for more information. We are hoping to organize a Lego Challenge in the near future for our more competitive builders. The Lego Club remains and will remain a free build hour with NO COMPETITION.
The Duplo Play hours will be announced shortly for January through March as well.
The lego dates for January through March are as follows:
Monday, January 23 @ 3:00 pm
Wednesday, February 22 @ 11:00 am
Monday, March 5 @ 3:00 pm
Please keep looking here or on the library web page for more information. We are hoping to organize a Lego Challenge in the near future for our more competitive builders. The Lego Club remains and will remain a free build hour with NO COMPETITION.
The Duplo Play hours will be announced shortly for January through March as well.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
The Library is OPEN!
Tenafly Library was closedon Monday October 31st, but we are open today.
We have power, heat, and internet. We also have story time at 11:00 a.m. and are opening it to everyone.
Please stop in to check your email, stock up on DVDs til your cable is back, or get warmed up!
We have power, heat, and internet. We also have story time at 11:00 a.m. and are opening it to everyone.
Please stop in to check your email, stock up on DVDs til your cable is back, or get warmed up!
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Calling all Percy Jacksons!
Tenafly Library will host an evening of Olympic Challenges for the mind and body Tuesday, October 25th @ 7:00 p.m. to celebrate the release of Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan. Challenges are open to Tenafly teens and tweens! Come and see if your worthy in our challenges or cheer on those who complete. There will be food, prizes, and most importantly FUN!
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Lego Club
We are starting our very own Lego Club at the Tenafly Library!
Rules for the Lego Club:
1. Lego Club is open to builders ages 6 to 10.
2. All Legos used must be library legos and must be returned at the end of the hour.
3. All creations have to be taken apart and legos sorted at the end of the hour.
Lego Club Dates
September 28 - 11:00 a.m.
November 10 - 11:00 a.m.
December 10 - 11:00 a.m.
December 27 - 11:00 a.m.
If your children have out grown legos, please think about donating them to the library so we may expand our Lego Club.
Rules for the Lego Club:
1. Lego Club is open to builders ages 6 to 10.
2. All Legos used must be library legos and must be returned at the end of the hour.
3. All creations have to be taken apart and legos sorted at the end of the hour.
Lego Club Dates
September 28 - 11:00 a.m.
November 10 - 11:00 a.m.
December 10 - 11:00 a.m.
December 27 - 11:00 a.m.
If your children have out grown legos, please think about donating them to the library so we may expand our Lego Club.
Monday, August 29, 2011
No power at the library. WE will remain closed Monday, August 29th
There is no power at the Tenafly Library at the moment. We hope to open Tuesday morning, but it is dependant on getting power back in the building. Patrons can check the link posted above for Weather Related Closings throughout BCCLS.
The link can also be accessed from the front page of the BCCLS Website (bccls.org).
Patron who wish to have Library News emailed to them directly can join the Tenafly Library News Listserv by following the following link:
http://listserv.bccls.org/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=TENAFLY_LIBRARY_NEWS&A=1
The link can also be accessed from the front page of the BCCLS Website (bccls.org).
Patron who wish to have Library News emailed to them directly can join the Tenafly Library News Listserv by following the following link:
http://listserv.bccls.org/cgi-bin/wa?SUBED1=TENAFLY_LIBRARY_NEWS&A=1
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Pizza Party & Leaning Tower Challenge
Continuing our One World, Many Stories Summer Reading Club, we're celebrating Italy the week of July 25 - 29. Join us on Thursday July 28th for a Pizza Party and sign up for the Leaning Tower of Pisa Challenge.
Everyone will get to enjoy pizza and soda while participants of the challenge attempt to build thier own leaning tower in just 90 seconds!
Prizes will be awarded for tallest towers.
Ages 6+
Everyone will get to enjoy pizza and soda while participants of the challenge attempt to build thier own leaning tower in just 90 seconds!
Prizes will be awarded for tallest towers.
Ages 6+
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: DO-it-yourself comics
Do you have a reader at home who loves Diary of a Wimpy Kid?
Are they funny? Like to write/draw thier own comics?
Give it a shot and send your comic to Jeff Kinney's Wimpy Kid Do-it-yourself Comic contest!
www.wimpykid.com/contest
Check out the web page listed above for the details!
Are they funny? Like to write/draw thier own comics?
Give it a shot and send your comic to Jeff Kinney's Wimpy Kid Do-it-yourself Comic contest!
www.wimpykid.com/contest
Check out the web page listed above for the details!
Thursday, April 7, 2011
National Library Week
Your Library Card. One card = 5.5 million items!
The member libraries of the Bergen County Cooperative Library System (BCCLS) offer books, large print books, e-books, audiobooks, movies, music, games, AND SO MUCH MORE! For an inside look at what your library has to offer and what doors it can open, follow BCCLS President Terrie McColl on her journey to all 75 member libraries in honor of National Library Week (April 10 – 16) and in celebration of sharing library services.
McColl will share the stories she collects as she visits each of the 75 individual libraries. She will capture the various services, programs, and people that make libraries great community resources and highlight the cooperative spirit that allows our libraries to give better, more cost effective service through sharing.
She will begin her trip on Monday, April 10 with a visit to each of the 21 charter members who founded BCCLS in 1979. The following four days will include visits to the other 41 Bergen County member libraries and our 13 member libraries in Essex, Hudson, and Passaic counties. This journey will be blogged, filmed and photographed along the way. Where will Ms. McColl visit on any given day? What will she see, learn or borrow from the library? Who will she meet along the way? Visit www.bccls.org from April 10 to April 16 to find the answers to these questions and more.
Tenafly is one of the charter members so look for Ms. McColl at Tenafly sometime on Monday, April 10!
Here in Tenafly we have plenty of other programs and activities to celebrate National Library Week all week long though, so if you miss Ms. McColl on Monday check out the following list of activities to see if something else appeals to you!
Brazilian Jazz Concert - Sunday, April 10th @ 2:00 p.m.
Enjoy the sounds of Bossa Novas and Sambas in a performance of the songbook of Antonio
Carlos Jobim. This concert features Tenafly jazz guitarist Nelson Riveros and his band.
This is the inaugural concert in the Murray Slochover Jazz Concert Series sponsored by the
Friends of the Tenafly Library and funded with a generous donation by Dr. Louis Mandel of
Tenafly. Murray Slochover was an active founding member of the Friends who organized
numerous jazz concerts as Program Chair of the Friends.
Slide lecture on Decorative Arts - Tuesday, April 12 @ 1:00 p.m.
Vera Lasser, lecturer from the Newark Museum will present a program showcasing the rich
Decorative Arts Collection of furniture, fabric, jewelry, silver and ceramics at the Newark
Museum, and the Victorian Ballantine House, the collection’s centerpiece.
Poetry Circle - Thursday, April 14 @ 7:00 p.m.
Aspiring poets and poetry lovers are welcome to share in poetry reading and discussion.
Refreshments served in the Edna Kawulitzki Gallery featuring
Gary Whitehead’s exhibit of his collage collection “Remainders”
Friday, April 15, 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
National Library Week is Food for Fines Week at the Tenafly Public Library.
Clean up those old overdue fines you have on your record by donating items for
the Center for Food Action. We’ll clear up to $5.00 in overdue fines on Tenafly
owned items for each item you donate. A list of acceptable items will be posted.
Food items should have a use by/purchase by/expiration date no earlier than May 7, 2011. Donations will be accepted Sunday, April 10th through Saturday, April 16th at the Library circulation desk during Library business hours.
Knit-In @ the Library Friday, April 15 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Observe National Youth Service Day & National Library Week by helping us create blankets for charity. Knitters of all skill levels are welcome. Yarn, needles to borrow, and basic instructionwill be available for novice knitters.
Programs for Youth
Evening Story Time for ages 3 & up
No registration required.Monday, April 11th - 6:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Make Your Mark @ the Library Bookmark making for ages 11 and up
Thursday, April 14 @ 4:00 p.m.
Teen Trivia Contest for Ages 11 and Up
Test your knowledge of young adult literature & enter to win a gift card to ACORNS Children’s Book Shop or Womrath’s Book Store of Tenafly. Pick up an entry form anytime from Sunday, April 10 through Saturday, April 16. Fill out the form using your knowledge, the BCCLS catalog, the Internet and your friends. Submit your form in the entry box before 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 16th. A drawing will be held from the entries with the most correct answers on April 18.
Stop by your library to borrow a book, movie or music CD, to attend a program, or to search a database or the internet and become part of the story!
The member libraries of the Bergen County Cooperative Library System (BCCLS) offer books, large print books, e-books, audiobooks, movies, music, games, AND SO MUCH MORE! For an inside look at what your library has to offer and what doors it can open, follow BCCLS President Terrie McColl on her journey to all 75 member libraries in honor of National Library Week (April 10 – 16) and in celebration of sharing library services.
McColl will share the stories she collects as she visits each of the 75 individual libraries. She will capture the various services, programs, and people that make libraries great community resources and highlight the cooperative spirit that allows our libraries to give better, more cost effective service through sharing.
She will begin her trip on Monday, April 10 with a visit to each of the 21 charter members who founded BCCLS in 1979. The following four days will include visits to the other 41 Bergen County member libraries and our 13 member libraries in Essex, Hudson, and Passaic counties. This journey will be blogged, filmed and photographed along the way. Where will Ms. McColl visit on any given day? What will she see, learn or borrow from the library? Who will she meet along the way? Visit www.bccls.org from April 10 to April 16 to find the answers to these questions and more.
Tenafly is one of the charter members so look for Ms. McColl at Tenafly sometime on Monday, April 10!
Here in Tenafly we have plenty of other programs and activities to celebrate National Library Week all week long though, so if you miss Ms. McColl on Monday check out the following list of activities to see if something else appeals to you!
Brazilian Jazz Concert - Sunday, April 10th @ 2:00 p.m.
Enjoy the sounds of Bossa Novas and Sambas in a performance of the songbook of Antonio
Carlos Jobim. This concert features Tenafly jazz guitarist Nelson Riveros and his band.
This is the inaugural concert in the Murray Slochover Jazz Concert Series sponsored by the
Friends of the Tenafly Library and funded with a generous donation by Dr. Louis Mandel of
Tenafly. Murray Slochover was an active founding member of the Friends who organized
numerous jazz concerts as Program Chair of the Friends.
Slide lecture on Decorative Arts - Tuesday, April 12 @ 1:00 p.m.
Vera Lasser, lecturer from the Newark Museum will present a program showcasing the rich
Decorative Arts Collection of furniture, fabric, jewelry, silver and ceramics at the Newark
Museum, and the Victorian Ballantine House, the collection’s centerpiece.
Poetry Circle - Thursday, April 14 @ 7:00 p.m.
Aspiring poets and poetry lovers are welcome to share in poetry reading and discussion.
Refreshments served in the Edna Kawulitzki Gallery featuring
Gary Whitehead’s exhibit of his collage collection “Remainders”
Friday, April 15, 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
National Library Week is Food for Fines Week at the Tenafly Public Library.
Clean up those old overdue fines you have on your record by donating items for
the Center for Food Action. We’ll clear up to $5.00 in overdue fines on Tenafly
owned items for each item you donate. A list of acceptable items will be posted.
Food items should have a use by/purchase by/expiration date no earlier than May 7, 2011. Donations will be accepted Sunday, April 10th through Saturday, April 16th at the Library circulation desk during Library business hours.
Knit-In @ the Library Friday, April 15 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Observe National Youth Service Day & National Library Week by helping us create blankets for charity. Knitters of all skill levels are welcome. Yarn, needles to borrow, and basic instructionwill be available for novice knitters.
Programs for Youth
Evening Story Time for ages 3 & up
No registration required.Monday, April 11th - 6:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Make Your Mark @ the Library Bookmark making for ages 11 and up
Thursday, April 14 @ 4:00 p.m.
Teen Trivia Contest for Ages 11 and Up
Test your knowledge of young adult literature & enter to win a gift card to ACORNS Children’s Book Shop or Womrath’s Book Store of Tenafly. Pick up an entry form anytime from Sunday, April 10 through Saturday, April 16. Fill out the form using your knowledge, the BCCLS catalog, the Internet and your friends. Submit your form in the entry box before 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 16th. A drawing will be held from the entries with the most correct answers on April 18.
Stop by your library to borrow a book, movie or music CD, to attend a program, or to search a database or the internet and become part of the story!
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
New Library Web page!
The library has a pretty new web page! We're still working on adding content, but we'd love your input!
Chek out the page and let us know what you think!
What would you like to see on the web page?
Chek out the page and let us know what you think!
What would you like to see on the web page?
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
READ TO DOGS CHANGE
Due to the hours changing on Wednesdays, the Read to Dogs will be changing to Mondays and THURSDAYS from 4 to 5 PM.
We still have a wonderful group of volunteers with dogs from the small (Pablo the Chihuahua & Duchess the Maltese) to the very large ( Harley the Black lab) and some in between!
Whether your reader needs some practice with speech issues, wants to overcome a fear of dogs, wants to gain some confidence, or just needs a bit of a reward for doing that reading homework....our Read to Dogs program is happy to help.
We ask that students read for at least 15 mins of their 20 min scheduled slot, but the choice of books is up to them! Parents are asked to stay at the tables and allow the children some independent reading time with the dogs. Special allowances will be made for children nervous around dogs.
Please call Latricia @ 201-568-8680 or email markle@bccls.org for answers to any questions you may have about the program or to reserve a time for the young reader in your life.
We still have a wonderful group of volunteers with dogs from the small (Pablo the Chihuahua & Duchess the Maltese) to the very large ( Harley the Black lab) and some in between!
Whether your reader needs some practice with speech issues, wants to overcome a fear of dogs, wants to gain some confidence, or just needs a bit of a reward for doing that reading homework....our Read to Dogs program is happy to help.
We ask that students read for at least 15 mins of their 20 min scheduled slot, but the choice of books is up to them! Parents are asked to stay at the tables and allow the children some independent reading time with the dogs. Special allowances will be made for children nervous around dogs.
Please call Latricia @ 201-568-8680 or email markle@bccls.org for answers to any questions you may have about the program or to reserve a time for the young reader in your life.
Monday, February 28, 2011
READ ACROSS AMERICA
Help us celebrate Dr. Seuss and Reading Across America on March 2nd!
We'll have Tenafly Community members reading children's stories throughout the day. Below you can find some of our highlighted readers, but you can stop in any time from 11 AM to 4:00PM to find a story being read or about to be read!
Mayor Rustin & his dogs will be in at 11:00 a.m. to start off our day with some fun dog stories.
Enjoy after lunch stories with Tenafly Firefighter Scott Semone.
Meet Borough Admin Jewel Thompson-Chin at 3:30 for some classic children's stories.
And our day will be rounded out with Tenafly School Superintendent, Lynn Trager at 4:00 p.m.
Children of all ages are welcome to come and listen to stories being read in the Children's Room. No registration is necessary.
We'll have Tenafly Community members reading children's stories throughout the day. Below you can find some of our highlighted readers, but you can stop in any time from 11 AM to 4:00PM to find a story being read or about to be read!
Mayor Rustin & his dogs will be in at 11:00 a.m. to start off our day with some fun dog stories.
Enjoy after lunch stories with Tenafly Firefighter Scott Semone.
Meet Borough Admin Jewel Thompson-Chin at 3:30 for some classic children's stories.
And our day will be rounded out with Tenafly School Superintendent, Lynn Trager at 4:00 p.m.
Children of all ages are welcome to come and listen to stories being read in the Children's Room. No registration is necessary.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Lizard Guys DATE CHANGE
The Lizard Guys will be visiting the library on TUESDAY April 19th instead of WEDNESDAY the 20th!
Please mark your calendars with the new date!
Please mark your calendars with the new date!
Thursday, January 20, 2011
After School Storytime
We had our first after school storytime today and it was a great success!
I want to thank all the parents who brought thier kids and all the kids who were enthusiastic and attentive!
Watch our Google Calendar or the list of activities at the top of this blog for more special storytimes after school. We'll be trying to have them at least once a month.
If your sick of the snow and looking for something to do this weekend, come to the library on Saturday @ 2:00 PM.
Caryn Lin will be giving a concert: Bach2Rock which will be a musical and visual presentation for children ages 4+.
I want to thank all the parents who brought thier kids and all the kids who were enthusiastic and attentive!
Watch our Google Calendar or the list of activities at the top of this blog for more special storytimes after school. We'll be trying to have them at least once a month.
If your sick of the snow and looking for something to do this weekend, come to the library on Saturday @ 2:00 PM.
Caryn Lin will be giving a concert: Bach2Rock which will be a musical and visual presentation for children ages 4+.
Is your pet Super? Want to see him/her in a DC Comic?
Capstone is having a writting contest for students enrolled in publis or private schools grades 1 - 3.
Write an imaginary newspaper article for The Daily Planet about your Super-Pet (or the pet of a friend, relative or neighbor) and how he/she did something extraordinary.
Submit your entry in our online newspaper template below and attach a picture or photograph if available - or print the template, draw a picture and mail your entry to Picture Window Books. The entry should have all the elements related to a newspaper article and will be judged on creativity, content and originality.
Contest runs from January 15 - February 28. Winner will be announced April 1st.
Visit: http://www.capstonepub.com/promo/DC_SUPERPETS_CONTEST
for details on the contest.
Write an imaginary newspaper article for The Daily Planet about your Super-Pet (or the pet of a friend, relative or neighbor) and how he/she did something extraordinary.
Submit your entry in our online newspaper template below and attach a picture or photograph if available - or print the template, draw a picture and mail your entry to Picture Window Books. The entry should have all the elements related to a newspaper article and will be judged on creativity, content and originality.
Contest runs from January 15 - February 28. Winner will be announced April 1st.
Visit: http://www.capstonepub.com/promo/DC_SUPERPETS_CONTEST
for details on the contest.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Award Books Announced by ALA
In January of every year, ALA (American Library Association) announces the selections for thier awards for literary merrit. This list is the children's and young adult awards which were announced announced today!
Schneider Family Book Awards (disability)
Stonewall Book Awards for Children’s & Young Adult Literature (GBLT)
Odyssey Award – audio production of Children/YA titles (books on CD)
YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults
Robert F. Sibert Information Book Award
Schneider Family Book Awards (disability)
- Elementary: The Pirate of Kindergarten by George Ella Lyon
- Middle School: After Ever After by Jordan Sonnenblick
- Teen: Five Flavors of Dumb by Antony John
Stonewall Book Awards for Children’s & Young Adult Literature (GBLT)
- Winner: Almost Perfect by Brian Katcher
- Honor book: will grayson, will grayson by John Green & David Levithan
- Honor book: Love Drugged by James Klise
- Honor book: Freaks & Revelations by Davida Wills Hurwin
- Honor book: The Boy in the Dress by David Walliams
Coretta Scott King Book Awards
- John Steptoe New Talent Awards:
- Victoria Bond & T.R. Simon for Zora & Me
- Sonia Lynn Sadler for illustrations of Seeds of Chang
- Illustrator Winner: Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet, Slave illustrated by Bryan Collier
- Honor: Jimi Sounds Like a Rainbow illustrated by Javaka Steptoe
- Author Winner: One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams Garcia
- Honor: Lockdown by Walter Dean Myers
- Honor: Ninth Ward by Jewell Parker Rhodes
- Honor: Yummy by G. Neri
Odyssey Award – audio production of Children/YA titles (books on CD)
- Winner: The True Meaning of Smekday by Adam Rex
- Honor: Alchemy and Meggy Swann by Karen Cushman
- Honor: The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness
- Honor: Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly
- Honor: will grayson, will grayson by John Green & David Levithan
- Sir Terry Pratchett
William C. Morris Award (first time YA author)
- Winner: The Freak Observer by Blythe Woolston
- Finalist: Hush by Eishes Chayil
- Finalist: Guardian of the Dead by Karen Healey
- Finalist: Hold Me Closer, Necromancer by Lish McBride
- Finalist: Crossing the Tracks by Barbara Stuber
YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults
- Winner: Janis Joplin: Rise Up Singing by Ann Angel
- Finalist: They Called Themselves the KKK by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
- Finalist: Spies of Mississippi by Rick Bowers
- Finalist: The Dark Game: True Spy Stories by Paul Janezcko
- Finalist: Every Bone Tells a Story by Jill Rubalcaba & Peter Robertshaw
- Winner: Ship Breaker by Paolo Bacigalupi
- Honor: Stolen by Lucy Christopher
- Honor: Please Ignore Vera Dietz by A.S. King
- Honor: Revolver by Marcus Sedgwick
- Honor: Nothing by Janne Teller
- Illustration Winner: Grandma’s Gift illustrated by Eric Velasquez
- Honor: Fiesta Babies illustrated by Amy Córdov
- Honor: Me Frida illustrated by David Diaz
- Honor: Dear Primo: A Letter to My Cousin illustrated by Duncan Tonatiuh
- Author Winner: The Dreamer by Pam Muñoz Ryan
- Honor: Olé Flamenco by George Ancona
- Honor: The Firefly Letters: A Suffragette’s Journey to Cuba by Margarita Engle
- Honor: Ninety Miles to Havana by Enrique Flores-Galbis
- Winner: A Time of Miracles by Anne-Laure Bondoux
- Honor: Departure Time by Namelos
- Honor: Nothing by Janne Teller
- Winner: Kakapo Rescue: Saving the World’s Strangest Parrot by Sy Montgomery
- Honor: Ballet for Martha by Jan Greenberg and Sandra Jordan
- Honor: Lafayette and the American Revolution by Russell Freedman
- Tomie dePaola
The Carnegie Medal – most outstanding video production for children
- The Curious Garden based on the book by Peter Brown – Weston Woods
- Winner: Bink and Gollie by Kate DiCamillo and Alison McGhee
- Honor: Ling & Ting: Not Exactly the Same by Grace Lin
- Honor: We Are in a Book by Mo Willems
- Winner: A Sick Day for Amos McGee illustrated by Erin E. Stead
- Honor: Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet, Slave illustrated by Bryan Collier
- Honor: Interrupting Chicken illustrated by David Ezra Stein
- Winner: Moon over Manifest by Clare Vanderpool
- Honor: Dark Emperor and Other Poems of the Night by Joyce Sidman
- Honor: Heart of a Samurai by Margi Preus
- Honor: One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams Garcia
- Honor: Turtle in Paradise by Jennifer L. Holm
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Project Gutenberg now available through ListenNJNW
Access to Project Gutenberg (15,000 free eBooks) is now available on the ListenNJNW website. If you got a new eBook reader for the holidays or just want to expand your library, check out this collection of always available eBooks as well as the thousands of new release titles available to BCCLS patrons through ListenNJNW.
Project Gutenberg can be found at ListenNJNW.com on the right side panel:
"Enjoy additional ebooks today!"
***UPDATE!*** Bccls has added a direct link from bccls.org homepage to the Project Gutenberg books on Listen NJNW. It is located on the left side of the homepage next to the DOWNLOAD Audio & eBooks box. It reads "Enjoy free eBooks today!"
OverDrive has shared the following items of interest about these public domain downloadable eBooks.
* This is a separate collection of eBooks from your main OverDrive collection. - They will not be listed in the BCCLS catalog.
* The collection contains over 15,000 titles.
* You do NOT need to sign in to download the titles.
* When a you hover over a book covers, the available info on title, author and subject will be displayed to them.
* Checkouts from the collection do not count against your regular checkout/lending options.
* Titles act like Always Available titles so there are unlimited simultaneous downloads but downloads do not expire.
* The collection of eBooks also uses the Adobe Digital Editions software your patrons are currently using.
* Please refer to the 'tips' link at the top of the introduction to the collection for instructions on how to download content.
Project Gutenberg can be found at ListenNJNW.com on the right side panel:
"Enjoy additional ebooks today!"
***UPDATE!*** Bccls has added a direct link from bccls.org homepage to the Project Gutenberg books on Listen NJNW. It is located on the left side of the homepage next to the DOWNLOAD Audio & eBooks box. It reads "Enjoy free eBooks today!"
OverDrive has shared the following items of interest about these public domain downloadable eBooks.
* This is a separate collection of eBooks from your main OverDrive collection. - They will not be listed in the BCCLS catalog.
* The collection contains over 15,000 titles.
* You do NOT need to sign in to download the titles.
* When a you hover over a book covers, the available info on title, author and subject will be displayed to them.
* Checkouts from the collection do not count against your regular checkout/lending options.
* Titles act like Always Available titles so there are unlimited simultaneous downloads but downloads do not expire.
* The collection of eBooks also uses the Adobe Digital Editions software your patrons are currently using.
* Please refer to the 'tips' link at the top of the introduction to the collection for instructions on how to download content.
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Best YA Books of 2010: A Literary Mixtape - GalleyCat
It's the time of year when I'm getting asked more and more about good books to get for teens as well as younger readers. Many grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc. what to gift not only books that the teen in question will like, but are good books. We won't get into defining 'good', but if you are one of those adults check out this list by GalleyCat. It not only includes the books, but a chapter of each so that you can sample the books before making your choices.
Best YA Books of 2010: A Literary Mixtape - GalleyCat
BTW - I've read many of these books and agree that those I have read belong on a best books of the year list. Some I know only by rep and review and a few I have not seen at all. So overall, I would say this is a good list both viewed by literary quality and by popular appeal.
Best YA Books of 2010: A Literary Mixtape - GalleyCat
BTW - I've read many of these books and agree that those I have read belong on a best books of the year list. Some I know only by rep and review and a few I have not seen at all. So overall, I would say this is a good list both viewed by literary quality and by popular appeal.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
For everyone looking forward to Rick Riordan's next book!
On October 12, 2010, The Lost Hero, book one in Rick Riordan’s new series, The Heroes of Olympus, releases.
Be a part of the largest demigod gathering in history, and see Rick Riordan live from Camp Half-Blood! We’ll be broadcasting a FREE live webcast on October 12th (7pm Eastern, 6pm Central, 5pm Mountain, 4pm Pacific). To register, visit camphalfblood.com.
Whether your take part in the gathering or not, visit BCCLS.org or stop in to the library and put a hold on Lost Hero so you can be one of the first to read one of our copies! If there is a book your looking forward to which hasn't released yet, we can often put holds on them as soon as we order them so you can be sure your 1st in line to read it.
Be a part of the largest demigod gathering in history, and see Rick Riordan live from Camp Half-Blood! We’ll be broadcasting a FREE live webcast on October 12th (7pm Eastern, 6pm Central, 5pm Mountain, 4pm Pacific). To register, visit camphalfblood.com.
Whether your take part in the gathering or not, visit BCCLS.org or stop in to the library and put a hold on Lost Hero so you can be one of the first to read one of our copies! If there is a book your looking forward to which hasn't released yet, we can often put holds on them as soon as we order them so you can be sure your 1st in line to read it.
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Laugh out Loud Reads for Middle Grades
This list was recently compiled by a group of Youth Services Librarians when asked for suggestions for a 6th grade girl who liked books which made her "laugh out loud." If you've got a 6th to 8th grader who likes funny books take a look through this list. This list is complete with commentary by the librarians who recommended the books. Any comments *I* added to the list are noted by *. Many are available here in Tenafly and if they are not on our shelves we can request them from other BCCLS Libraries.
Four Things My Geeky-Jock-of-a-Best Friend Must Do in Europe OR My Best Friend, the Atlantic Ocean, and Other Great Bodies Standing Between Me and My Life with Giulio
by Lisa Yee
Brent Crawford's Carter Finally Gets it and Carter's Big Break have gone over well with my middle schoolers. A little bit of unclean humor but nothing overly offensive.
The Mates, Dates series (Cathy Hopkins) and The Year My Life Went Down the Loo and following titles (Katie Maxwell) are read-alike series for Georgia Nicolson. **For girls who love Twilight and other vampire books, Maxwell also had a vampire series which is funny: Circus of the Darned is the first title.**
Suite Scarlett books by Maureen Johnson.
The Schwa was Here, by Shusterman (sequel is not quite as funny, but good: Antsy Does Time)
The Wednesday Wars, by Schmidt
The True Meaning of Smekday, by Rex
Grace Dent's Diary of a Chav and its sequels are hilarious!!! - **I would set this as 8th grade up, not really Middle School**
They remind me of Georgia Nicholson, but from a slightly different class perspective, and because of that, kind of add some food for thought, along with the laughs.
I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have To Kill You by Ally Carter
Born Too Short by Dan Elish,
Stanford Wong Flunks Big Time by Lisa Yee,
The Obnoxious Jerks by Stephen Manes
Wonder by Rachel Vail, Bras and Broomsticks by Sarah Mlynowski.
Swim the Fly by Don Calame, but like "Carter" it's a bit raunchy-PG-13.
I was in tears from laughing so hard with Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie" by
David Lubar.
Another great title that was hiliarious and heartbreaking was "Part Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie. **This would be The Absolutly True Diary of a Part-time Indian, which I would also only give to more mature middle school readers.**
Another British series she might like starts with Girl, 15, Charming but Insane by Sue Limb. (I think #1 was published later as a prequel (?) Same feel as Georgia Nicolson.
consider the series of KELLY ANN DIARIES by Liz Rettig...i think the latest extends into highschool, but after the first two books came out she wrote a prequel where Kelly Ann is younger.
Her book JUMPING TO CONFUSIONS is very funny - but i'm pretty sure all MCs are in HS.
And -not a girl book or a series but Johs Lieb's I AM A GENIUS OF UNSPEAKABLE EVIL AND I WANT TO BE YOUR CLASS PRESIDENT is v funny I hand out Janette Rallison's books a bunch and she is very funny. I absolutely loved Life, Love and the Pursuit of Free Throws but she has a bunch of other titles as well.
Another British Girl Series that is laugh out loud funny is Sue Limb's Jess series my colleague reminded me of this one and I am sure if she likes Georgia she will love Jess!!
An also the Mates and Dates series by Cathy Hopkins yet another British very funny series about a group of girl who are best friends trying to deal with their teenage lives.
Four Things My Geeky-Jock-of-a-Best Friend Must Do in Europe OR My Best Friend, the Atlantic Ocean, and Other Great Bodies Standing Between Me and My Life with Giulio
by Lisa Yee
Brent Crawford's Carter Finally Gets it and Carter's Big Break have gone over well with my middle schoolers. A little bit of unclean humor but nothing overly offensive.
The Mates, Dates series (Cathy Hopkins) and The Year My Life Went Down the Loo and following titles (Katie Maxwell) are read-alike series for Georgia Nicolson. **For girls who love Twilight and other vampire books, Maxwell also had a vampire series which is funny: Circus of the Darned is the first title.**
Suite Scarlett books by Maureen Johnson.
The Schwa was Here, by Shusterman (sequel is not quite as funny, but good: Antsy Does Time)
The Wednesday Wars, by Schmidt
The True Meaning of Smekday, by Rex
Grace Dent's Diary of a Chav and its sequels are hilarious!!! - **I would set this as 8th grade up, not really Middle School**
They remind me of Georgia Nicholson, but from a slightly different class perspective, and because of that, kind of add some food for thought, along with the laughs.
I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have To Kill You by Ally Carter
Born Too Short by Dan Elish,
Stanford Wong Flunks Big Time by Lisa Yee,
The Obnoxious Jerks by Stephen Manes
Wonder by Rachel Vail, Bras and Broomsticks by Sarah Mlynowski.
Swim the Fly by Don Calame, but like "Carter" it's a bit raunchy-PG-13.
I was in tears from laughing so hard with Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie" by
David Lubar.
Another great title that was hiliarious and heartbreaking was "Part Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie. **This would be The Absolutly True Diary of a Part-time Indian, which I would also only give to more mature middle school readers.**
Another British series she might like starts with Girl, 15, Charming but Insane by Sue Limb. (I think #1 was published later as a prequel (?) Same feel as Georgia Nicolson.
consider the series of KELLY ANN DIARIES by Liz Rettig...i think the latest extends into highschool, but after the first two books came out she wrote a prequel where Kelly Ann is younger.
Her book JUMPING TO CONFUSIONS is very funny - but i'm pretty sure all MCs are in HS.
And -not a girl book or a series but Johs Lieb's I AM A GENIUS OF UNSPEAKABLE EVIL AND I WANT TO BE YOUR CLASS PRESIDENT is v funny I hand out Janette Rallison's books a bunch and she is very funny. I absolutely loved Life, Love and the Pursuit of Free Throws but she has a bunch of other titles as well.
Another British Girl Series that is laugh out loud funny is Sue Limb's Jess series my colleague reminded me of this one and I am sure if she likes Georgia she will love Jess!!
An also the Mates and Dates series by Cathy Hopkins yet another British very funny series about a group of girl who are best friends trying to deal with their teenage lives.
Thursday, August 12, 2010
PSA for Montclair Public Library - Didgeredoo Down Under
If your kids are interested in music, check out this program offered by Montclair Public Library. They have been kind enough to open it to residents of all BCCLS towns, but registration is required. Please call 973-744-0500 x. 2236 for more information or to register.
Didgeredoo Down Under
Enjoy a high-energy, Australia-themed event combining music, art,
environmental-awareness, cultural awareness and audience participation.
Participants will also learn how to play the didgeridoo! Didgeridoo Down Under
furthers multicultural harmony, environmental protection, mutual respect, and
is an educational experience not to be missed!
Registration is required and limited to Kids & Teens ages 8 and up
Auditorium
Friday, August 13 at 2:00 p.m.
Montclair Public Library
50 S. Fullerton Ave., Montclair NJ
Didgeredoo Down Under
Enjoy a high-energy, Australia-themed event combining music, art,
environmental-awareness, cultural awareness and audience participation.
Participants will also learn how to play the didgeridoo! Didgeridoo Down Under
furthers multicultural harmony, environmental protection, mutual respect, and
is an educational experience not to be missed!
Registration is required and limited to Kids & Teens ages 8 and up
Auditorium
Friday, August 13 at 2:00 p.m.
Montclair Public Library
50 S. Fullerton Ave., Montclair NJ
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Library Luau!
Summer is slipping away, but don't let it go without one last chance to enjoy the tropic weather!
Join us on August 17th for the Library Luau! Children of all ages are welcome to join the celebration of summer! Tenafly Welcome! and The Friends of the Tenafly Library are working together to help sponcer this summer bash. The party starts at 1:00 PM. Snacks will be served as well as island punch!
There will be hula dancing- starting at 1:00 PM with lessons for those who dare!
Face painting and balloon animals will be part of the fun.
At 2:00 PM Java John will lead those who are adventurous on a treasure hunt. Tonga, the mystical tiki ruler of Bonga-Bonga, is set on keeping the treasure all to himself. Games, challenges and some rockin’ sing-alongs are all part of the summer fun. Kids are encouraged to come dressed as pirates, princesses, sailors, surfin’ dudes and dudettes, beach bums, castaways...etc.
Will Java John and the crew find a way to take the treasure away from the towering talking tiki?
Come and join Java John's crew to find out!
Children and adults are invited to come in thier best beach or island wear!
Join us on August 17th for the Library Luau! Children of all ages are welcome to join the celebration of summer! Tenafly Welcome! and The Friends of the Tenafly Library are working together to help sponcer this summer bash. The party starts at 1:00 PM. Snacks will be served as well as island punch!
There will be hula dancing- starting at 1:00 PM with lessons for those who dare!
Face painting and balloon animals will be part of the fun.
At 2:00 PM Java John will lead those who are adventurous on a treasure hunt. Tonga, the mystical tiki ruler of Bonga-Bonga, is set on keeping the treasure all to himself. Games, challenges and some rockin’ sing-alongs are all part of the summer fun. Kids are encouraged to come dressed as pirates, princesses, sailors, surfin’ dudes and dudettes, beach bums, castaways...etc.
Will Java John and the crew find a way to take the treasure away from the towering talking tiki?
Come and join Java John's crew to find out!
Children and adults are invited to come in thier best beach or island wear!
Monday, August 9, 2010
Library Day @ Mini Golf Course
Once again the Paramus Public Library has made arrangements with the
Paramus Mini Golf Course for a Library Day! This year on August 18 the
Mini Golf Course will offer discount play to anyone who presents a library
card!
The on-site restaurant, the 9-Iron Grille, has also joined in this year
with 10% discount on the food portion of your bill by presenting a library
card on that day.
Paramus Mini Golf Course for a Library Day! This year on August 18 the
Mini Golf Course will offer discount play to anyone who presents a library
card!
The on-site restaurant, the 9-Iron Grille, has also joined in this year
with 10% discount on the food portion of your bill by presenting a library
card on that day.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Summer Reading Update!
It's not too late for Tenafly Pre-schoolers or Tenafly students entering K-6th from joining the Summer Reading Clubs @ Tenafly Public Library.
So far the K-6th grade students have read 39234 minutes! This means they have earned over 260 prizes!
With the new online logging available through the NJ Summer Reading, children who join can also write book reviews, keep track of the titles they have read, and create a personal goal for thier summer reading!
So far the K-6th grade students have read 39234 minutes! This means they have earned over 260 prizes!
With the new online logging available through the NJ Summer Reading, children who join can also write book reviews, keep track of the titles they have read, and create a personal goal for thier summer reading!
Monday, July 19, 2010
Barnes & Noble Rewards Summer Reading
Many of you might know that periodically Barnes and Nobles hold Library days where a % of teh sales get donated to state or local libraries, but did you know that they would reward your child for reading in the summer? Children in grades K - 6 can earn a free book by reading 8 books this summer. Purchase is not required.
Check out : Barnes and Noble Summer Reading to download a Passport to Summer Reading.
It's available in a PDF file in english and spanish. This year they seem to have a 39 Clues theme, but children can read any books of thier choosing. Once read, the book titles and the places visited in the books must be recorded in the passport. once compleated, children bring the signed passport (signed by parents) to a local B&N to choose a free book from the list in the passport.
And of course the time spent reading those 8 books may be applied to our own Summer Reading Club here at the library!
Check out : Barnes and Noble Summer Reading to download a Passport to Summer Reading.
It's available in a PDF file in english and spanish. This year they seem to have a 39 Clues theme, but children can read any books of thier choosing. Once read, the book titles and the places visited in the books must be recorded in the passport. once compleated, children bring the signed passport (signed by parents) to a local B&N to choose a free book from the list in the passport.
And of course the time spent reading those 8 books may be applied to our own Summer Reading Club here at the library!
Friday, July 9, 2010
A Great Blog for Kids who love to read!
I love talking about books....with kids, with adults, with other librarians and writers. Most people who love books also love to share them and talk about them For kids that's sometimes a hard thing. Many adults don't want to talk about kids books or just arn't interested in the saem books as kids. Plus it's a whole different take on the same book when you speak with a 10 yr old vs an adult.
I get my fix by keeping up with some book blogs and recently one of my favorite book blogs mentioned a blog she found. What was special about the blog she found? It is written by a 10 yr old girl in Indiana. Laura's Life is her blog about her life and the books she's reading. Laura took up the challenge fo reading ALL the Newbery winning books before she enters middle school in 5th grade. She recently finished with time to spare. She's recently attended ALA with her mother and met many of her favorite authors and bloged about the experience. She's currently reading new books and plans to attend a Mock Newbery event at a local library in Zionville, Indiana.
If you have kids who love books, check out this blog or have the kids check it out!
I get my fix by keeping up with some book blogs and recently one of my favorite book blogs mentioned a blog she found. What was special about the blog she found? It is written by a 10 yr old girl in Indiana. Laura's Life is her blog about her life and the books she's reading. Laura took up the challenge fo reading ALL the Newbery winning books before she enters middle school in 5th grade. She recently finished with time to spare. She's recently attended ALA with her mother and met many of her favorite authors and bloged about the experience. She's currently reading new books and plans to attend a Mock Newbery event at a local library in Zionville, Indiana.
If you have kids who love books, check out this blog or have the kids check it out!
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
NJ State Budget Passed...what it means for the Library.
Below are some of the details from the NJ State Budget as they pertain to the BCCLS Libraries.
Basically this means business as usual for our patrons borrowing from other libraries in BCCLS and ordering from non-local libraries.
Databases. The New Jersey State Library has completed negotiations for a new Ebsco contract which will provide coverage of full text periodicals for academic, public, and school libraries. RefUSA which is invaluable for job seekers and small business has also been maintained, and was simply unaffordable for the vast majority of BCCLS libraries on their own.
The restoration of these funds enabled New Jersey to qualify for a new broadband grant from the federal government and a supplemental one from the Gates Foundation, and for full support of the Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.
The biggest loss of funding was the 50% cut in per capita state aid, $3.676 million. Several databases including the genealogy based Heritage Quest were discontinued.
We've been lucky here in Tenafly. These changes and the changes in our local budget have not required us to cut our hours or personnel. Other libraries in BCCLS have not been as lucky. Please keep letting your State and local officials know how much you use and appreciate your library.
Delivery. The New Jersey State Library is budgeting $900K substantially the same as last year. We will continue our past practice of continuing the 5 day a week delivery to all BCCLS' members, resulting in about 20% of the delivery costs being paid for by our members.
Basically this means business as usual for our patrons borrowing from other libraries in BCCLS and ordering from non-local libraries.
Databases. The New Jersey State Library has completed negotiations for a new Ebsco contract which will provide coverage of full text periodicals for academic, public, and school libraries. RefUSA which is invaluable for job seekers and small business has also been maintained, and was simply unaffordable for the vast majority of BCCLS libraries on their own.
The restoration of these funds enabled New Jersey to qualify for a new broadband grant from the federal government and a supplemental one from the Gates Foundation, and for full support of the Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.
The biggest loss of funding was the 50% cut in per capita state aid, $3.676 million. Several databases including the genealogy based Heritage Quest were discontinued.
We've been lucky here in Tenafly. These changes and the changes in our local budget have not required us to cut our hours or personnel. Other libraries in BCCLS have not been as lucky. Please keep letting your State and local officials know how much you use and appreciate your library.
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