There are some things we do a display for every year: Black History Month in February, National Poetry Month for April. In March, of course, we celebrate Women’s History month! When I do a display on a subject like Women’s History Month, I use a mix of fiction and nonfiction books. Nonfiction books, like biographies … More Favorite Reads for Women’s History
You don’t need me to tell you that tweens are nuts for graphic novels. And who can blame them? Graphic novels are currently some of the funniest, most innovative, and most authentic middle grade books being published today. If you need to reinvigorate your Tween Book Club, try a graphic novel. Why use graphic novels … More Tween Book Club: Graphic Novel edition
When I started my new job, I knew that I wanted to continue running a Tween Book Club like I had in my old position. It took me almost a year and a half, but this fall I finally got it up and running! Our first book: Aru Shah and the End of Time, by … More Tween Book Club: Aru Shah and the End of Time
I’ve been doing some version of a tween book club for several years now, at two different library systems. My book clubs are designed for fourth to sixth graders (with the occasional ambitious third grader), and we usually get anywhere from six to twelve kids. We meet once a month for an hour, with the … More Tween Book Club: Realistic fiction
We’re halfway through 2019, and you know what that means: time to start hunting down the elusive potential Newbery winners of 2020. Now, when I say “potential Newbery winners,” I don’t really mean that I’m trying to predict what will win the award. I’ve been anywhere from just disliking to downright hating some past winners, … More Chelsey’s Favorite… 2020 Newbery Contendors (so far!)
Chelsey In The Stacks 