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Presents information on Breakfast Serials, a program aimed to serialize good writing for young people in the newspapers and some of best children's authors. Key to the success of the program; Details on the partnership of the program with Newspapers in Education, an organization that works with schools; How adult readers consider the program.

The article discusses the career of David Wisniewski, a children's book writer and illustrator. The author provides information on Wisniewski's experiences working for the circus and how those experiences transferred into various children's book ideas. Additional article topics include Wisniewski's writing techniques as well as his Caldecott Medal in 1996 for "Golem."

The article presents a speech by Leo Dillon and Diane Dillion, delivered upon their acceptance of the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for a picture book for their work in "The Tale of the Mandarin Ducks." The speech was given at the New England Library Association's conference in Hyannis, Massachusetts, on September 30, 1991. The Dillons discuss the Edo art form ukiyo-e, the creative process behind the artwork in "The Tale of the Mandarin Ducks," and the impact of technological advances in printing.

Focuses on the glossary of the 'Library Binding Institute Standard for Library Binding,' which specifies methods and materials appropriate for the binding of books and periodicals that must withstand the rigors of library use. Principal mission of the library binding industry; Strengths and limitations of the standard; Important aspects of the standard's glossary.

Offers a few suggestions for library applications for Broderbund Software's computer software, Print Shop Deluxe. Features and capabilities; Process of creating a sign announcing library hours; Dozens of uses in the library for the greeting card option; Customized stationary.

Focuses on the 1984 library summer program organized by the Mount View Elementary School in Phoenix, Arizona. Program structure; Special events and activities; Children's response to the program.

Presents news briefs that may be of interest to libraries, librarians and readers in the United States. Availability of eight-hour blank tapes from Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. Ltd.; Nominations for the 1982 Immroth Memorial Award for Intellectual Freedom; High school yearbooks on microfilm at Arlington Heights Memorial Library in Illinois; New York librarians tape television series; Calls for papers related to services and materials for children.

The article discusses collage, a medium used for creating illustrations for children's books. The author compares doing work in collage to working with puzzles or Colorforms. She also discusses the procedures she uses in creating collage pictures, as well as the factors she considers when composing a picture.

The article presents techniques on how to make a quality etching. An etching is made when an etching needle is used to scratch lines through a layer of wax on a polished copper plate, and acid eats the line down into the plate. The etched lines are then filled with ink and damp paper is pressed onto the plate. The article also discusses the best media for etching and the special qualities of graphic media.

Presents some tips for librarians to transforming their children's section into an inviting place to draw readers throughout the summer. Games; Scenery; Ideas for getting children to read over the summer.

Provides a list of posters, pamphlets, and bibliographies that are related to libraries and literature. Release of the book 'The Universal Declaration of Human Rights: An Adaptation for Children' written by Ruth Rocha for the United Nations; Consideration of model stories and techniques for teen journalists developed by groups such as the American Youth Work Center; Guides for students about writing term papers; Others.

Features library products released in the United States as of February 1981. Sheet feeders from Burroughs Word Processing Systems; Graphic slide composers from Creation Inc.; Wireless remote controls for projectors from Ly-Co Sales.

Features reading materials for librarians. 'Getting Books to Children: An Exploration of Publisher-Market Relations,' by Joseph Turow; 'Reader in Children's Librarianship,' edited by Joan Foster; 'One Ocean Touching: Papers from the First Pacific Rim Conference on Children's Literature,' edited by Sheila Egoff.

Reports on the launch of the Children's Book Week by the Rockaway Meadow School in Parsippany, New Jersey, in 1977. Number of school children who took part in the event; Key events during the launching of the 1977 Children's Book Week.

Features the creative program and preschool craft activities for children offered by Fairfax County Public Library in Virginia. Response of the Fairfax County Public Library in the demand for children's program; Opportunity for positive interaction between child and parent presented by craft programs; Advance planning and preparation undertaken by library staff; List of successful library programs for children.

Suggests creative ways of book reporting for children. Poetry and creative writing; Children's verbal reactions to books; Creative arts and craft projects; Books for creative book reporting.

Focuses on the book 'Educating the Library User,' edited by John Lubans Jr. Collection of essays, case studies and research reports on the subject of instructing library users; Notable papers included in the book.

Describes how to make slides without cameras. Materials; Instructions; Helpful hints.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for creating several geometric art projects including a giant outdoor sculpture and small-scale string art.

An introduction to a series of book titles including read-alikes for Netflix favorite "Heartstopper," middle grade romances, and science fiction and fantasy titles, published within the issue is presented.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of winning Coretta Scott King Author Award for "Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre" book, illustrated by Floyd Cooper.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of writing children's books.

An interview with A. S. King, winner of the Margaret A. Edwards Award and author of the books "Ask the Passengers," "Glory O'Brien's History of the Future," and "Please Ignore Vera Dietz," is presented. King talks about her reaction toward to award, the books that she gets the most feedback about, and how she feels about censorship.

The article features several kindie rockers of the best independent bands in children's music as of February 2015. Recess Monkey is a trio of pre-Kindergarten and elementary school teachers from Seattle with a passion for Beatles-like pop compositions. Elizabeth Mitchell is a song collector of sorts, rendering ancient folk songs from around the world. Frances England self-released her debut music "Fascinating Creatures" as a fundraiser for her son's preschool and became a kindie rock musician.

A poem "LET'S GO TO SWITZERLAND!" by Susan Guevara is presented. First Line: A GIANT WALL SURROUNDED; Last Line: WE ALL ARE MADE OF THE SAME STARDUST.

A personal narrative is presented in which the author shares how his middle school social studies teacher encouraged him to enter a writing contest, sponsored by an organization in the hometown, and how did that experience changed his life.

A personal narrative is presented in which author shares his experience of moving from island of Puerto Rico to Buenos Aires, Argentina where they lived in a rented apartment, and private drawing lessons in her family apartment overlooking Plaza San Martín, and making art among strangers.

Offers school librarians advice on how to create illustrated bookmarks. Materials; Slogans; Selection of the typeface; Sample bookmarks.

The article reviews the Web site Lerner Maker Lab, located at lernermakerlab.com, a resource for elementary classroom teachers and subject specialists and for librarians seeking to establish or enhance a makerspace with guided projects.

The article discusses the 1990 discovery of unpublished writings by children's book author Margaret Wise Brown, best known for her 1947 book "Goodnight Moon." Topics discussed include Brown's interest in writing children's songs, the division of Brown's estate after her death, and the 2014 publication of "Goodnight Songs," which brings together Brown's children's songs.

The author discusses his use of pen and ink to draw. He says he wanted to master drawing with pen and ink in order to succeed as a professional illustrator of comic strips and picture books. He asserts that fear of failure prevented him from using color. He eventually decided to use watercolors on his pen drawings.

A product review is presented for the 3-D printing pen 3Doodler.

The article focuses on the history of protagonist Hitty Preble of the novel "Hitty: Her First Hundred Years" that had won the Newbery Medal. Topics discussed include book "How 'Hitty' Happened" by the author Rachel Field, Hitty discovery remembered by the editor Louise Seaman Bechtel and American Library Association's annual conference attended by Field.

The article recommends newly released titles and book series for the betterment of children's literacy from several publishers in 2022. These include "Giganotosaurus," by Rebecca Sabelko, illustrated by James Kuether from Bellwether Media Inc., "Grave Message," by Mary Jennifer Payne from Orca Publishing Co. and "A Bath for Bandit," from Xist Publishing.

The article discusses eight best practices suggested for librarians who serve students in bilingual programs. These include understanding the structure and goal of a class's bilingual education, using welcoming signage and displays to make all students feel welcome, and taking a critical approach to collection development.

The article announces winners of Youth Media Awards by the American Library Association at inaugural virtual LibLearnX conference on January 24, 2022 including Donna Barba Higuera for "The Last Cuentista" book, Corey R. Tabor for "Fox at Night", and Sachiko Kashiwaba for "Temple Alley Summer".

The article focuses on the reading and writing of "Flying Lessons & Other Stories" book edited by Ellen Oh published in 2017 in partnership with We Need Diverse Books. It mentions that Oh's volume presents ten tales from a diverse range of authors, stories of young protagonists finding their way on the basketball court, on a pirate ship, on a beach in Spain.

The article focuses on the history of discrimination faced by African Americans in public libraries along with the information on the works of Congressman John Lewis. It mentions that steel magnate Andrew Carnegie established public library in Atlanta in 1902 but it was closed to Black people. It also mentions that the Negro Women's Voters League met at the Auburn Avenue Branch Library to plan voter registration and join efforts to desegregate the Atlanta library system.

The article discusses how to offer student-driven learning and foster the development of 21st-century skills. It is said that not all maker spaces and activities are created equal as some feature high-tech equipment and some may cater certain children's interests but not others. Makers can use donated equipment, recycled and upcycled materials, low-technology and no-tech options.

An interview with picture book writer and illustrator Molly Bang is presented. She describes how she was inspired to start creating children's books. Bang discusses how she decides on the style of each of her books. She also explains differences in her approach to illustrating informational books and other picture books.

The article evaluates the Ozobot Bit and Ozobot Starter Pack programmable toy robots for children.

The article offers the author's insights on having the very first Sphero robot at Booker T. Washington High School in Pensacola, Florida and having diversified activities with the robot.

A correction to the School Libraries 2021 section of "School Library Journal's" November 2021 print issue wherein two maps identified Michigan's upper peninsula as part of Wisconsin, is presented.

A list of books reviewed in the journal is presented, including "Hello Hello Shapes," by Brendan Wenzel, "My Mama Is a Work of Art," by Hanna Acabado, and "The Sea Hides a Seahorse," by Sarah T. Behrman.

The article features librarian/teacher collaboration award winners of the "School Library Journal," librarian Jessica Scheller and art teacher Andrea Ramirez of the Eiland Elementary School, Klein ISD in Houston, Texas. Topics include factor which led Ramirez to collaborate with Scheller and create a project to help chip away at the word gap among pre K-5 students, their project that used Peter H. Reynold's book "The Dot," and collaborations started by the partnership.

The article offers information on how to read a wordless picture book. It mentions studies for comparing books with and without words in parent/child reading by using likens reading a wordless book to free-play activities, such as playing with Play-Doh or building with LEGO. It mentions that parents may feel constrained to read the words and follow the prescribed story line, which may inhibit their responsiveness to children's linguistic input.

A personal narrative is presented in which the author explores her experience of fact-checking for the periodical along with high standards, professionalism, and sheer energy poured into the fledgling field of children's librarianship.

The article discusses how children's play can improve their language development as well as the benefits of parental involvement in play activities. It cites research indicating that many parents are unaware of how to play with children, especially infants and toddlers, despite studies indicating that play can lead to future academic achievement and increased vocabulary skills. Particular attention is given to First Five Years literacy programs at the Brooklyn Public Library in New York.

A review is presented of the Echo Smartpen that is made by Livescribe and is compatible with the tablet computer iPad, the iPhone smartphone, and the iPod Touch digital music player.