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The article offers various library activities to create physical learning environments. It suggests several paper activities including paper money printing, dead bug collection and paper toys and presents a list of early literacy toys, and math and science toys and resources. The article also enumerates toys that should be available in the library environment, including puppets, puzzles, magnetic letters, abacus and child-safe musical instruments and discusses issues in choosing toys such as picking items that can sustain sanitizing and considering rotating the toy collection.

The article focuses on the book "Astronauts Zoom" being sent to the International Space Station (ISS) for Story Time From Space, where astronaut Koichi Wakata read it aloud. Topics include the significance of the book's title, its content about life on the ISS, and resources related to the book and space exploration.

The article profiles Ruth Baldwin, which includes information on her family, education, career background as a librarian and accomplishments as a book collector. It cites the contributions of Ruth Baldwin towards the development of libraries services programs in the U.S. It also highlights the University of Florida's Baldwin Library of Historical Children's Literature which presents historical children's collection.

The article focuses on the importance of early literacy and the role of public libraries in promoting it through storytime programs. Topics include the five major components of early literacy; the Every Child Ready to Read (ECRR) practices for librarians; and incorporating talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing into storytime sessions to enhance children's language skills and parent engagement.

The article focuses on the experiences of individuals with dysgraphia and dyslexia, particularly how librarians and educators can better understand and support their unique needs in educational and library settings. Topics include the challenges associated with dysgraphia and dyslexia, strategies and tools that can aid individuals with these conditions, and the importance of creating inclusive and accessible library environments.

The article presents the author's views on Adjunct Lecturer Linda Diekman's Summer 2021 iSchool course at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to fulfill the children's intellectual, emotional, and physical needs. Diekman assigned a Do-It-Yourself project sure to heighten higher regard for nonfiction and invited students to engage in an activity that required strict adherence to step-by-step instructions. the author discusses creating origami with her eleven-year-old niece Maddie.

The article focuses on the use of digitral cameras in library programming. It sites few library program ideas on using a digital camera such as shoot and show programs which bring the amusement of taking pictures, look and learn programs that encourage kids to think and interact with bulletin boards, and click and create programs that allow children to photograph objects around the library. It mentions that libraries that have some props can create particular shots such as a paper clouds backdrop. Also, pictures of random things can be taken around the library as well as making a library-specific memory game. Furthermore, digital cameras can become a magical part of everyday life and a delightful part of many library programs designed to fit every young patron.

The article reviews the exhibition "Curious George Saves the Day: The Art of Margaret and H. A. Rey" at the Jewish Museum in New York City, which will also run on November 14, 2010 to March 13, 2011 at the Contemporary Jewish Museum in San Francisco, California.

The article focuses on the use of the theory of multiple intelligences developed by psychologist Howard Gardner in planning library programs that appeal to boys. Particular focus is given to the eight intelligences discussed in Gardner's book "Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences." The ways in which boys and girls learn are also discussed. Two literacy programs are analyzed for their use of multiple intelligence theory. Programming ideas for each of Gardner's intelligences are provided.

1 An Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) survey, administered to children's library staff from across the United States in 2014, provided a foundation for these conversations by revealing how library staff were using new media with young children and their families. This may be due to more library staff gaining Figure 2. 2018 Percentages of Library Funding Sources for Purchasing New Media, by Library Size Figure 3. Building on this survey, in 2015 the ALSC Board of Directors responded to the growing use of new media with young children, and the expanding role library staff can play in the lives of families, by adopting the white paper Media Mentorship in Libraries Serving Youth. Winter 2019 • Children and Libraries 23 PEER-REVIEWED Highlight Newbery and Caldecott award-winning books in your library with these resources from AWARDS PAMPHLETS Help your patrons build their "want-to-read" list by encouraging them to explore your collection. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on a pandemic-inspired program at Manitowoc Public Library that led to a lasting pen pal friendship. Topics include the reinvention of library programs during COVID-19 to engage patrons, the impact of a YouTube video on fostering long-distance relationships through letter writing, and the enduring connection formed with a viewer named Roman.

The article focuses on the importance of block play and its benefits for children's development. It highlights resources and research that support the incorporation of puzzles, toys and blocks in library collections and programs. Topics covered include the skills children develop through block play, tips for creating block play environments, recommended books and articles and the role of the teacher in facilitating block play.

The article focuses on pandemic, libraries in Massachusetts canceled in-person events, including workshops had scheduled at their children's departments and how to create a graphic novel page virtually. Topics include the caregivers appreciate when programmers make it easy for families to complete projects without needing to find required supplies, and the comics/graphic novels they enjoy and also ask if they have written and drawn comics before.

The article focuses on many ready-made toys for children come with directions, instruction sheets, or strict rules for usage, while that may be fine in some cases, many believe children can benefit from good old play with a variety of random and has unconnected items. Topics include the enter loose parts a collection of natural or man-made materials that can be used to extend children's ideas, and the Theory of Loose Parts was created by British scholar and architect Simon Nicholson in 1971.

The article informs about the 2019 American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference organized by ALSC's Special Collections and Bechtel Fellowship Committee, a group of eight guests were treated to a presentation of some of the rare wonders for children at the Library of Congress (LC) while in Washington, D.C. It mentions that children's books are in the Rare Book and Special Collections Division; foreign language books are in other divisions.

The article offers information on the joy of dressing up as book characters, especially for events like "dress as your favorite book character day" in schools. Topics include the appeal of literary characters like Willy Wonka and Coraline for costumes, the initiative to promote library use among children, and the efforts of volunteers like Jessica to enhance library access and reading opportunities for kids in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

The article observes that the concept of literacy is changing for today's children. It explains how children's use of digital information resources such as online social networks, virtual worlds, and e-books, actually contributes to their development of both traditional literacy skills and new literacy skills. The article also suggests that librarians must continue to provide literacy support, especially to children from disadvantaged family backgrounds, which should include the provision of literacy materials.

The article discusses the use of Japanese paper theater called kamishibai in storytelling. Topics covered include the practice of preschools in Japan to include storytelling in their programs. Also mentioned is the importance of kamishabai to encourage children to learn more about folktales in the 1930s.

The article offers the authors' views on finding books with characters who were the product of donor sperm in libraries the U.S. The authors cite that they have not found the book in the Library of Congress (LC) due to the inconsistencies of cataloging in LC. They state that finding these books are important due to the added challenges for parents to explain to their child that he/she was created with the assistance of a third party. Overview on the list of books for children conceived through sperm donation, egg donation, and embryo donation are offered.

The article focuses on the challenges faced by librarians in providing readers' advisory services, particularly regarding parents' misconceptions about their children's reading preferences and the perceived value of graphic novels versus traditional books.

The article discusses the guidelines to address general methods for producing successful take-home crafts and a list of best practices about what projects to choose and how to execute them. It emphasizes including something patrons would not find just anywhere, not asking the patron to spend much money and using things available at the house or the grocery store, and making sure the skills required are appropriate.

The article focuses on exploring how caregivers with learning disabilities support their children's early literacy development, particularly focusing on a case study of a father with dyslexia and his strategies for overcoming reading challenges during storytime with his almost three-year-old daughter. Topics include the impact of language-based learning disabilities on caregivers, and the lack of research in this area.

The article focuses on the author's personal connection to American Girl dolls and how their role evolved into a significant aspect of their career as a youth services librarian, aligning with Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives within public libraries. Topics include the restructuring of the Fox River Valley Public Library District's collection management responsibilities, the transformation of the American Girl Doll collection to better reflect diversity.

The article focuses on a paper about the Reading Club, a bibliotherapy at the Queen Silvia Children's Hospital in Sweden, presented by the authors at an International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions Conference in August 2017 in Wroclaw, Poland. Topics discussed include challenges encountered by librarians when bringing reading materials to patients, and stories of different kinds of Reading Clubs which showed how some children and parents have reacted to the activity.

The article offers information on the Mock EJK Award program, which mirrors the Ezra Jack Keats (EJK) Award in celebrating diverse picture books by early career creators. Topics include the origins and criteria of the EJK Award, its administration by the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation (EJKF) and the de Grummond Children's Literature Collection, and the development of a toolkit by the EJKF to support educators and librarians in implementing Mock EJK Award programs.

A list of free online resources for children's librarians in 2021 is presented including the "Rise Magazine" at http://www.risemagazine.org/rise-magazine/, Cox Campus at https://www.coxcampus.org/, and Early Childhood Investigations at https://www.earlychildhoodwebinars.com/about/.

The article explores the value of play in the lives of young children, focusing particularly on the Let's Pretend program at the Hughes Main Library in Greenville, South Carolina. The importance of play to the development of abstract thought, cognition, and perspective is examined. The use of books as a means of providing children with inspiration for play is discussed. Details are provided of a library-based play and pretend activity based on camping stories and nature-related activities which seeks to focus on imagination while working to develop thinking, language, and social skills.

The article focuses on the author's visit to the Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) in Madison, City in Wisconsin, where she was initially drawn to the starred books of 2023 but became captivated by the remarkable historic collection of books, including works by Ellen Raskin.

The article focuses on the representation of intersecting identities in family-themed picture books, revealing a lack of diversity in existing literature. Topics discussed include the authors' methodology for analyzing over one hundred recent children's books, the impact of intersectionality on characters and plots, and the encouraging findings of titles with varying levels of intersectional depictions.

The article focuses on the importance of teaching children to recognize bias and perspective in written works. Topics discussed include the prevalence of false information on the internet, the challenges faced by English Language Learners and Chinese students in media literacy, and effective teaching methods such as lateral reading and curriculum development by organizations like American Association of School Librarians.

The article discusses the benefits of the library service programs offered in various U.S. libraries. It mentions the socioeconomic issues on managing library service programs including, closing school libraries, budget for funding and crunching more students into a classroom. It also adds the federal government has created partnerships from schools to enhance both educational programming for students.

The article focuses on a creative photography workshop led by Mars Patterson at the Madison Public Library, where children and parents are encouraged to explore their surroundings and capture everyday objects with fresh perspectives. Topics include the transformative experience of engaging in creative activities at public libraries, fostering discovery, pride, agency, and creativity among participants.

The article focuses on the planning and success of a Blacklight Bash event for tweens at a library; other topics include logistical challenges, engaging activities such as blacklight painting and games, and incorporating STEM concepts through Ultraviolet light and fluorescence.

The article offers information on the Summer Reading Programs of Darien Library in Darien, Connecticut. Topics discussed include achieving goals, giving everyone the opportunity to win prizes; look to real-world events, personal passions, and the interests of patrons; and inspired by the movie release of "Murder on the Orient Express" and planned a similar mystery event.

Reports on a paper about an immigrant experience in Caribbean youth literature, presented at the 2004 International Book for Young People Congress in Cape Town, South Africa. Presence of a reverse trend of migration to other countries since the late nineteenth century; Change of the pattern changed after World War II in the wake of the liberalization of the immigration laws in Great Britain; Economic gains and social advancement as reasons for the continued migration of Caribbean people.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses a chance encounter with author Judy Blume during the American Library Association Annual Conference and reflects on her impact on librarians and the ongoing challenges of book censorship.

The article presents an interview with Robin Page, the collaborator and wife of renowned children's author and illustrator Steve Jenkins, discussing their creative journey, collaborative process, and the enduring impact of their work in the field of children's literature. Topics include their artistic partnership, the challenges and joys of creating educational books for children, and the legacy of Steve Jenkins' contributions to the genre.

The article discusses the art of woodcut illustrations seen in children's books. Topics covered include the description of woodcutting as a kind of relief painting that uses wood blocks and papers. Also mentioned is the illustration of such form of art in some children's books such as "Aesop's Fables" in 1784.

An interview with author and illustrator Tom Angleberger and Cece Bell who are are the unique couple behind numerous memorable books for children. Topics include Did you always plan to create books together; Describe your work space for us. Do you work together, alone, at home, etc.; and Describe your process of creating books together, from the idea stage, to drafting, revising, editing, and publishing.

At the Society for Research in Child Development (SRCD) conference earlier this year, however, attendees could also be recognized by the portable poster holders slung over their shoulders. 38 Winter 2019 • Children and Libraries r Es Earch r oundup Child Development Conference Has a Lot to Say Betsy Diamant-Cohen A merican Library Association conferences involve a lot of walking since sessions are presented in numerous venues in huge convention centers and surrounding hotels. The original group of children who attended the preschool are now in their mid-50s and they are still being followed by researchers (as are other local children who did not attend the preschool). [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the strategies of librarians at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh to ignite children's interest in reading picturebook biographies. The librarians created STEM tools and picturebook biographies to create an artwork for teaching. They incorporated technology and scientific materials with STEAM thinking skills, such as problem solving, design thinking, and high-order concepts.

The article discusses the sensory-centered programs in public libraries in the U.S. It presents case studies of three libraries within one library system increasing the sensory opportunities of school children. The authors intend to communicate the importance of sensory play through information sharing to enable librarians reach the highest levels of practice.

The article shares the effectiveness of the writing box program in enhancing literary program in the library. Topics mentioned include the key steps that libraries should take to initiate the program such as the use of mentor texts or books as the model writing for writers, some tips on creating a comfortable space for writing, and some suggested topics for the program such as poetry and hieroglyphics.

The article discusses research which surveyed fourth-grade students in a school district on the west side of Kansas City, Kansas on their use of electronic books (e-books) and traditional books. Topics covered include reasons for the preference of students for e-books, complaints of students on reading electronically and the need for teachers, parents and librarians to teach and inspire literacy with digital devices.

The article focuses on the Sharon Verbeten's personal experience of embracing change and transitioning to a new role as a Youth Services Manager in a different city, highlighting the emotions, challenges and rewards associated with the process.

The article focuses on the excitement and enjoyment of awards shows and conferences in the publishing industry. Topics include the anticipation and joy of watching awards shows via live streaming, the energetic atmosphere of in-person events, and the upcoming American Library Association Annual Conference in Chicago.

The article discusses strategies for librarians to target their children's library services and reading programs toward preteens in the U.S. The author, head of youth services at a public library in Wisconsin, discusses several activity programs she conducts for her library's preteen users such as arts and crafts workshops, a Hawaiian theme party called an American Girl party after the doll named Kanani and the characters of the related book series, as well as an environmentally themed art program called Alien Art. Topics include the use of the book "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" for a reading group, and a the author's organization of a Greece-themed 3-hour event in 2011 that featured the film "The Lightning Thief."

The article presents an interview with writers Jen Breach and J. Anthony on collaborative process to create children's book. Topics include their creative process, the dynamics of their collaboration as a married couple, and the impact of their work on diversity and representation in children's literature.

The article focuses on the potential of pairing children's literature with video games and discusses the benefits of connecting games and books to engage readers, promote empathy and emotional awareness, and enhance learning experiences.