Category Archives: Ages 6+

New! Trombone Shorty

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Amy Broadmoore

Trombone Shorty offers readers a peak into the life of a wonderful jazz musician by the same name. I lived in New Orleans for a couple of years and had the pleasure of hearing Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews play back when … Continue reading →

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New! Emmanuel’s Dream

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Amy Broadmoore

In Ghana, West Africa, a baby boy was born: Two bright eyes blinked in the light, two healthy lungs let out a powerful cry, two tiny fists opened and closed, but only one strong leg kicked. So begins Emmanuel’s Dream, … Continue reading →

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New! Bird and Squirrel on Ice (+ A Few Questions for James Burks)

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Amy Broadmoore

Bird & Squirrel on Ice by James Burks is the perfect graphic novel to put in the hands of kids who think they don’t enjoy reading. This graphic novel has fast-paced action, humor and irresistible characters. While Bird & Squirrel on Ice is the … Continue reading →

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New! A Tale of Two Beasts

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Amy Broadmoore

A Tale of Two Beasts by Fiona Roberton seemed like a good book to share with you today on Multicultural Children’s Book Day. A Tale of Two Beasts is a clever picture book that parents and teachers can use to help children see the world from … Continue reading →

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New! Ling & Ting: Twice as Silly

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Amy Broadmoore

Ling & Ting: Twice as Silly is the third book in what is, in my mind, an early reader series that belongs in every school library collection. The early reader market is dominated by books aimed at kids who enjoy laugh … Continue reading →

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New! Take Away the A

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Amy Broadmoore

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: There are many more alphabet books in the world than the world needs. Against poor odds, French authors Michaël Escoffier and Kris Di Giacomo have created an alphabet book worthy of adding to any … Continue reading →

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The Mock Caldecott: Who Doesn’t Enjoy a Good Competition?

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Amy Broadmoore

This year, more than any other, it is hard for me to contain my excitement as I read about Mock Caldecott competitions being held in schools and public libraries. With Mock Caldecott competitions, kids are invited to select a winning book from a … Continue reading →

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Superhero Comics for Kids

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Amy Broadmoore

Next up in my comics series — superhero comics. As previously mentioned, I am taking a comics advising course this semester, which has inspired me to write a series of posts in which I recommend my favorite comics for kids. … Continue reading →

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5 Comic Strip Anthologies for Kids

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Amy Broadmoore

I am excited to be taking a comics advising course this semester with Professor Carol Tilley of the University of Illinois Champaign-Urbana. For this course, I am reading through various types of comics — comic strips, superhero comics, graphic novels, manga … Continue reading →

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The 2014 ALA Award Winners: The Tip of the Iceberg

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Amy Broadmoore

The ALA award winners were just announced yesterday, including the Caldecott winner (Locomotive by Brian Floca) and the Newbery winner (Flora & Ulysess by Kate DiCamillo). The most popular question bantered around since the announcements has been: Did the Caldecott … Continue reading →

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