I’ve noticed that many kids gravitate toward fiction that features a clear personal connection tothe author. When I show kids at my library the picture of Kelly Yang working at her parents’hotel on the back flap of Front Desk, it helps make the fictional Mia feel real to them. When Itell them that Firoozeh Dumas’ […]
Tag Archives: Sally Engelfried
March
12
TOP TEN GRAPHIC NONFICTION BOOKS FOR KIDS by Sally Engelfried
posted by CBethM
Graphic nonfiction can present an interesting conundrum to librarians, as we tend to like our nonfiction meticulously cited, with no dialog unless it’s a primary source. Yet most graphic nonfiction is full of dialog, as dictated by its form! What I suggest to students is that they view graphic nonfiction as a jumping off point […]
September
25
TOP TEN PICTURE BOOKS ABOUT GROWTH MINDSET BY SALLY ENGELFRIED
posted by CBethM
In the wake of the social isolation that Zoom school brought to students, this year I’ve been flooded with requests from teachers for books about social emotional learning (SEL). There are many aspects of SEL, from developing empathy to encouraging self-confidence, but the request I’ve received the most is books about growth mindset. Carol Dweck […]
August
14
TOP TEN BOOKS ABOUT KIDS WHO COOK (AND BAKE) BY SALLY ENGELFRIED
posted by CBethM
When I host elementary school class visits at my library, one of the most frequent questions I hear in the nonfiction section is “Where are the cookbooks?” The popularity of competition cooking shows like MasterChef Junior or The Great British Baking Show may help fuel this interest, but whatever the reason, it’s a great idea […]
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