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Save the Trees: Fostering Hands-On Stewardship of Earth’s Green and Blue Forests

Nov 1, 2024 | slj.com | Tiffany Coulson |Caroline Nieto |Margaret Kingsbury

Illustration and SLJ November Cover (below) by Beatrice Cerocchi Librarians across the map are finding ways to get kids out of the classroom and into nature to experience the benefits of outdoor learning. When students plant or preserve trees and forests on school grounds and in their communities, they promote environmental awareness and stewardship of trees firsthand.
Earth

Nov 1, 2024 | slj.com | Tiffany Coulson |Caroline Nieto |Margaret Kingsbury

Books: Trees, Green ForestsThe Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming & Nicola Slater. Sourcebooks Jabberwocky. 2021. PreS-K–A confused squirrel gets help from his forest neighbors when he finds the leaves are falling off his tree in this humorous picture book sure to get laughs from young learners. When Tree Became a Tree by Rob Hodgson. Penguin Workshop/Rise X. 2025. PreS-K–Simple illustrations of personified trees, seeds, clouds, and more fill this comprehensive look at trees.
Earth

Oct 31, 2024 | slj.com | Tiffany Coulson |Caroline Nieto |Margaret Kingsbury

Books: Trees, Green ForestsThe Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming & Nicola Slater. Sourcebooks Jabberwocky. 2021. PreS-K–A confused squirrel gets help from his forest neighbors when he finds the leaves are falling off his tree in this humorous picture book sure to get laughs from young learners. When Tree Became a Tree by Rob Hodgson. Penguin Workshop/Rise X. 2025. PreS-K–Simple illustrations of personified trees, seeds, clouds, and more fill this comprehensive look at trees.
12 Nonfiction Titles About Olympic Athletes for Young Readers of All Ages

Mar 26, 2024 | schoollibraryjournal.com | Tiffany Coulson |Karen Jensen

© Steffi Walthall (The Story of Simone Biles, Callisto Kids) The world’s eyes will be on Paris later this year, when the 2024 Summer Olympics take place from July 26 to August 11, followed by the Paralympics from August 28 to September 8. Athletes will compete in 32 sports for the chance to showcase their talent and hard work to the world, and maybe bring home a medal.
41 Standout Books, Including Adult Books for Teens

Mar 26, 2024 | schoollibraryjournal.com | Sandra Nickel |Kara Yorio |Tiffany Coulson

Afikoman, Where’d You Go?: A Passover Hide-and-Seek Adventure (Levington) ©2024 by Noa Kelner Board BooksBeautiful Butterflies. illus. by Margarida Esteves. Gibbs Smith. Evans, Harriet. Big and Little: A Book of Animal Opposites. illus. by Linda Tordoff. Tiger Tales. Hodgson, Rob. Knock Knock: Who’s There?Magic Cat. Osakwe, Leah. Let’s Be Brave.illus. by Becky Paige. Tiger Tales. Otter, Isabel. Color Gallery. illus. by Sophie Ledesma. Tiger Tales. Selena, Elena. Peekaboo Who? Twirl Bks. Urban, Chiêu Anh.
Eggs, Bunnies, and Suits: 11 Board Books and Picture Books About Easter

Mar 25, 2024 | slj.com | Sandra Nickel |Tiffany Coulson

Easter on the Farm by Phyllis Alsdurf. illus. by Lisa Hunt. Beaming Bks. ISBN 9781506487700. K-Gr 3–A girl describes Easter on her aunt and uncle’s farm, where they meet the newborn animals, cut pussy willows, ready the garden, attend church, and more. VERDICT This quiet story is a suggested purchase for those who already have a following for Alsdurf’s other holiday books, or who are in need of a simple, cozy Easter title. Bad Kitty Does Not Like Easter by Nick Bruel. illus. by author. Roaring Brook.
Eco-Action: Turning Students’ Climate Anxiety into Agency

Mar 20, 2024 | slj.com | Tiffany Coulson |Caroline Nieto |Margaret Kingsbury |Lisa Bubert

Last year, the New York City Office of Library Services held a contest offering school librarians a chance to bring “Artemis Fowl” author Eoin Colfer to their school. But Colfer wasn’t visiting to talk about his popular series that features a young criminal mastermind. Instead, he was discussing his graphic novel Global, written with Andrew Donkin and illustrated by Giovanni Rigano, a story about the real-world impact of climate change.
A Climate Change Reading List to Inspire Action, Not Dread

Mar 20, 2024 | slj.com | Tiffany Coulson |Chance Lee Joyner |Maggie Knapp |Kaitlin Srader

In a recent Scientific American article, scientists who are also parents were asked how they talk to their children about climate change; they emphasized hope and the ability of people and nature to thrive alongside one another. Their positive approach to a difficult topic can be followed by school librarians who want to support climate change education in ways that highlight mental health for children.