I absolutely love this book by Uma Menon which celebrates multilingualism- it’s a superpower!!! I hope it speaks to all my Ss, but esp my bilingual ones. Thanks to Candlewick Press for sharing this copy. CT CASL Melissa Thom #brewster13library

Inspired by Virginia Hamilton’s The People Could Fly, Rhiannon Giddens & #brianauchendu created a beautiful book honoring the generations that came before. Thank you to Candlewick Press for sharing this special book. CT CASL @msthombookitis #brewster13#library

I have witnessed the “libraries are a relic of the past” sentiment for 30+ years, so I’m a bit skeptical when a technologist comes in with bold predictions about the future without understanding how librarians are already two steps ahead. Sorry, but the library is more relevant…

TOMORROW my good friend, Lizzy Rockwell, and I will do a #storytime at Black Rock Books in
City of Bridgeport. Stop by if you're in the area!
Chronicle Kids Ariel Richardson Kaylani Juanita
James McGowan KidLit in Color Soaring20sPB
#kidlit #authorlife #spring #fun

I absolutely love Luigi by Michelle Knudsen - Through a misunderstanding, Luigi the spider ends up a kitten. Fortunately he gets the chance to be who he truly is. Kids will love this cuddly character! TY to @candlewickpress for sharing this review copy! CT CASL Melissa Thom

Today’s weather meant the first hammock read of the season. So far the memoir Three Summers isn’t disappointing. It takes place in 1980s Bosnia & has already brought some tough emotions. Thanks to @mackidsbooks for sharing this review copy published 4/9/24 CT CASL @msthombookitis

TODAY is WORLD ART DAY!
Celebrate by making art with Zoya and Coco.
scholastic.com/site/acorn/rai…
@scholastic Katie Carella James McGowan Soaring20sPB KidLit in Color The Highlights Foundation 12 x 12 Challenge #kidlit #kidlit art #earlyreader #art #create #Joy #WorldArtDay2024 #WorldArtsDay

Missing the adventures of Daisy Thistledown and her friends? Continue her story in GREENWILD: THE CITY BEYOND THE SEA by Pari Thomson and get ready for this spellbinding sequel!

Enter now to win a copy! bit.ly/4a6qkAd

2 important books arrived on April 9 - #stephaniestansbie shares the beauty of these important relationships. I can’t wait to share these with my readers! Thank you to Doubleday for sharing this review copy. CT CASL Melissa Thom #brewster13library

Another beauty from #elishacooper ! Kids will fall in love with Emma as she goes around doing dog things, but be ready for a big surprise. Cooper’s illustrations are gorgeous watercolors - simple but beautiful. Thanks to MacKids Books for this review copy. CT CASL Melissa Thom

Kids will love taking sides & then understanding perspectives in this back & forth book by #helenyoon & Candlewick Press - part of a series. Hilarious illustrations will have kids laughing out loud! TY for this review copy! CT CASL Melissa Thom @brewster13library @lymanr13library

This fun board book is filled with bright illustrations & felt to flip! Build vocabulary as you read together. Thank you to Candlewick Press for sharing this review copy! CT CASL Melissa Thom #brewster13library

Released on 11/1, Mammals Unlocked is amazing! Written in English & Spanish, there are 99 questions & answers w/tons of detail that kids will love! TY to #sciencenaturally for sharing this review copy. Dia Michels CT CASL Melissa Thom #brewster13library #lymanr13library

Released on 3/19, this is a fascinating book combining history + natural disaster. Perfect for kids who love delving deep & finding all the details. TY to Nicole Banholzer & Random House Children's Books for sharing this review copy. CT CASL Melissa Thom #brewster13library #lymanr13library

YAY! How exciting that Vicky Fang and I both have Scholastic Acorn book releases TOMORROW, and congratulations, Lindsay H. Metcalf OUTDOOR FARM, INDOOR FARM, on your book release next week! Go, Soaring20sPB!
Katie Carella Brooke Shearouse James McGowan KidLit in Color #kidlit

CT Reading Inc has 3 AI in teaching sessions starting 2/27 with CTs own Matt Mervis! You don’t want to miss this! CT CASL Barbara Johnson maria Valerie DiLorenzo @msthombookitis Jenny Lussier Shannon McNeice Laura Audra Good #CTTUG

We have a Go Fund Me! gofund.me/21f1ee32

We were about $6,999,999 short on funding for a Super Bowl ad with this same message, but maybe if everyone shares it, we will reach the same number of people?

US National Kids' Lit Quiz 2024 Winners! Four Sedgwick students have won and will be traveling to Australia in July to compete in the International Finals! We could use some support! CT CASL John Schu Scholastic CT Reading Inc Follett Learning

2 of my most favorite #kidlit people Mac Barnett & jon klassen reading Triangle today on Mackin Educational Resources 📍 #txla24 Booth 1521 ‘s Storyteller Spotlight! Can’t wait to share the recording with my readers. #snowday CT CASL @jluss13 #brewster13library #lymanr13library Thanks Mackin Educational Resources 📍 #txla24 Booth 1521 !