Each year, while traveling literally over the river and through the woods to southeastern Michigan for Thanksgiving, I'm determined that the family unity and togetherness will start the moment we back out of the driveway. Translation: no screens,...
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Tuesday, Aug 1, 2017
It all started when I was combing through the milk crate of flannel board stories in our back room, searching for something to share at my Monday toddler storytime. I stumbled upon a "House That Jack Built" story so old that its accompanying...
Friday, Jul 7, 2017
The fun was growing at Earth Friendly Friday on July 7! Children and parents "upcycled" tin cans by covering them with brightly-patterned tape. Then they planted colorful petunias to enjoy on a windowsill or front porch all summer long.
Monday, Jun 5, 2017
We'll be having lots of fun every Friday this summer - drop in between 1 and 2 p.m. each week for sustainability, conservation, and nature-themed activities for school-age children during a program called Earth-Friendly Fridays! Our first week will...
Monday, May 15, 2017
There's nothing I love more than a good picture book biography of a little-known historical figure; something that makes you let out a surprised "Huh!" when you turn the final page. In honor of this week's STEAM Festival for children (that's...
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
This week only, stop by the ICPL Chil dren's Department and bask in the rainbow glow of our homage to Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, a children's classic celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Eric Carle, already successful in...
Thursday, Apr 13, 2017
In the mid-1950s, the American Library Association grew concerned over research that showed Americans were "spending less on books and more on radios, televisions and musical instruments." In response, the ALA launched the first annual National...
Friday, Mar 17, 2017
If, like me, you don't mind wallowing in despair, as long as a good story has led you there, try one of these new works of juvenile literature. Eye-opening and morally challenging for middle-grade readers, and equally moving for adults, these two...
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About Anne W
Anne W. works in Children's Services and Collection Services. She selects the kids chapter books and kids nonfiction books and leads Tween programming. She loves to read, go on low-budget road trips (especially to camp and hike in national parks), and drink craft beer on a patio. Anne W. enjoys visiting thrift stores, but is also a minimalist. Anne W. has two daughters, a husband, and a cat. Anne W. divides her reading attentions between adult and juvenile literature. She enjoys strong female protagonists, nonfiction about historical events or current social issues, and novels about family relationships.