The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British children’s book publisher John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. Beside the Newbery Medal, the committee usually awards Newbery Honors to other books worthy of attention.
March's in-person storytime will run from March 7th to March 24th. Registration for residents of Norridge and Harwood Heights will begin on the last Monday of February. We anticipate spots filling up quickly so call the Library at 708.867.7828 or drop in and visit the Kids desk early on the 27th to reserve your family's place!
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Battle 2 was a great success! Congratulations to all the teams for their great efforts. The point field has definitely shifted- with a tie for first place! Let's do a quick overview
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Turn meal or snack time into a literacy activity! Food such as mashed potatoes, pudding, or applesauce make for a great medium to draw letters and shapes in. Another idea is to have a letter themed plate! A "P" lunch or snack might contain foods such as pretzels, pears, pudding, potatoes or peanut butter on pumpernickel bread. Explore the sounds of the letter "R" with raspberries, raisins, radishes, ravioli, rye bread, or even ranch dressing.
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Thanks to everyone for a great Battle 1! Remember for Battle 1, the scores are added to the teams' overall totals. It is the overall total scores that determine the winner of the Battle of the Books season. Let's look at points earned yesterday.
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“It looks like something very BIG was here,’ Helga said, suspiciously. ‘Nonsense!’ said the Chieftain. “I know it was just a fox…and I know best.’”
With its roots as 7 day acknowledgement of the historical contributions of Black Americans in 1926, Black History Month became a month long celebration in 1976 under President Gerald R. Ford.
We hope everyone enjoyed attending the Practice Battle. As mentioned, the points earned yesterday do not count towards the season's overall battle points. Practice Battle is really just a bit of fun to help acclimate players to Battle of the Books. Even so, it is kind of exciting to see how the teams stacked up!
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"Her mother's note said she was a bee, but Osmia wasn't so sure. She began to wonder if she was even a bee at all."
January 01 – February 28, 2023.
Do you accept the challenge to snuggle up with some hot reads this season?
The Battle of the Books countdown is counting down! The Practice Battle will officially open the battle season on February 1st at 4pm.
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"I finally got dressed and looked at myself in the mirror. I was wearing a brand-new uniform-No. 42. It fit me and was comfortable, but I still felt like a stranger, or an uninvited guest."
The We Need Diverse Books Walter Awards Judging Committee has selected the Winners and Honorees for the eighth annual Walter Dean Myers Awards for Outstanding Children’s Literature.
Rebus books, sometimes called picture readers, tell a story/rhyme in a combination of text and symbols. These symbols may be small pictures, icons, or even geometric shapes but all cases they represent the word/words that are typically displayed below them. Rebus books help promote the connection of text to their meaning, which can help readers in a few different ways.
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The Battle of the Books countdown is counting down! The Practice Battle will officially open the battle season on February 1st at 4pm.
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The Battle of the Books countdown is counting down! The Practice Battle will officially open the battle season on February 1st at 4pm.
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Saturday, February 11, 12:00–3:00 PM.
Drop in to celebrate our "golden" anniversary with us by making Valentine's Day cards and buttons for your loved ones.
Darkness reveals a whole new world of wonder---creatures that make their own light and live anywhere you can imagine: from your backyard to deep, deep, down in the ocean.
During reading time, let your child hold the book and turn the pages when it is time. Having your child become familiar with how a book is held and the directions the pages turn (front to back) actually helps build literacy.
The Battle of the Books countdown has begun! The Practice Battle will officially open the battle season on February 1st at 4pm.
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Wednesday, February 08, 2023, 7:00 PM.
Join us for an evening of inspiration and conversation with best-selling and award-winning children’s and young adult author, Kwame Alexander.
