49th Kids Posts

Notes From a Children's Librarian: Equine Books for the Year of the Horse
Julie Booker offers up horse books in anticipation of the Lunar New Year.

Notes From a Children's Librarian: Books With Sole(s)
Our resident children's librarian on big ideas and books about shoes.

Animal and Nature Books for Kids

Notes From a Children's Librarian: On Books About Displacement
Julie Booker shares five stellar narratives which happen to share a theme of displacement.

Notes From a Children's Librarian: Enviro Fiction Picks
Julie Booker selects great Earth Day books for readers through the ages.

Notes from a Children's Librarian 940s: History in Graphic Form
Our children's librarian columnist Julie Booker brings us the latest in book banter.
One of the most powerful tools a librarian has in her arsenal is book …

Notes from a Children's Librarian: On Real Women and Strong Girls
Julie Booker recommends books about real women and strong girls who’ve made an impact on the world.

Notes from a Children's Librarian: On the Literary Quest
Our Children's Librarian Columnist on Books that (Literally) Take You Places.

Kids' Book Lit Wish List

Notes from a Children's Librarian 800: On Poetry
"As a teacher, I tell my students: Write what you know. Maybe it’s time to add: Write what you yearn to know."