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Fresno Children's Library Blog
5d ago
Every Wednesday we will give away a new book. For a chance to win, just fill out the form at the bottom of the page and you'll be entered into a drawing. The drawing will run from Wednesday through 11:59 PM Sunday. Winners will be announced on Mondays. (Note: you must be a Fresno County resident to be eligible for Win it Wednesdays.)
The Long Ride
by Marina Budhos
In the tumult of 1970s New York City, kids are expected to figure out issues of race that adults haven't when seventh graders are bused from their neighborhood in Queens to integrate a new school in South Jamaica.
Jamila, Jo ..read more
Fresno Children's Library Blog
1w ago
Every Wednesday we will give away a new book. For a chance to win, just fill out the form at the bottom of the page and you'll be entered into a drawing. The drawing will run from Wednesday through 11:59 PM Sunday. Winners will be announced on Mondays. (Note: you must be a Fresno County resident to be eligible for Win it Wednesdays.)
Only Margaret
by Candice Ransom
When Halley’s comet arrived in 1910, so did an extraordinary person: Margaret Wise Brown. Margaret had a boundless imagination and a gift for spinning stories. Most grown-ups thought children’s books were frivolous and silly ..read more
Fresno Children's Library Blog
2w ago
Every Month, NEA's Read Across America highlights books for young readers that explore a topic related to diversity and inclusion.
The theme for March is Celebrate Diversity. Understand the perspectives of others to broaden our own and to fully experience and educate ourselves.
Here are the recommended books for the month. Find discussion questions and more resources on their website.
Elementary: A Crown for Corina
by Laekan Zea Kemp
Middle Grade: You Are Here: Connecting Flights
by Ellen Oh
Young Adul ..read more
Fresno Children's Library Blog
2w ago
Every Wednesday we will give away a new book. For a chance to win, just fill out the form at the bottom of the page and you'll be entered into a drawing. The drawing will run from Wednesday through 11:59 PM Sunday. Winners will be announced on Mondays. (Note: you must be a Fresno County resident to be eligible for Win it Wednesdays.)
The Starspun Web
by Sinéad O'Hart
All her life, Tess has lived at Miss Ackerbee's orphanage with her friends and her pet tarantula, Violet. But one day, a mysterious man named Mr. Cleat shows up and whisks Tess away to live with him. Before Tess leaves, Mi ..read more
Fresno Children's Library Blog
3w ago
Every Wednesday we will give away a new book. For a chance to win, just fill out the form at the bottom of the page and you'll be entered into a drawing. The drawing will run from Wednesday through 11:59 PM Sunday. Winners will be announced on Mondays. (Note: you must be a Fresno County resident to be eligible for Win it Wednesdays.)
Vanishing Colors
by Constance Orbeck-Nilssen
A haunting, poignant story about refugees
As a young girl and her mother take shelter for the night in their war-torn city, the whole world appears muted and dark. When the girl wakes in the middle of the night ..read more
Fresno Children's Library Blog
1M ago
Every Wednesday we will give away a new book. For a chance to win, just fill out the form at the bottom of the page and you'll be entered into a drawing. The drawing will run from Wednesday through 11:59 PM Sunday. Winners will be announced on Mondays. (Note: you must be a Fresno County resident to be eligible for Win it Wednesdays.)
Unicorn Tracker
by J. C. Phillips
Pacey's little sister, Mina, has always said her stuffed unicorn, Slasher, is real—but seriously? He's a stuffed toy! Then again, he does seem to be leading Mina outside her room and to . . . some kind of weird magical unicorn ..read more
Fresno Children's Library Blog
1M ago
This year, Lunar New Year falls on February 10, and ushers in the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac cycle. Dragons are featured in mythology around the world and are always a hit with kids. Here’s a collection of dragon stories to keep you entertained all year long:
Wingbearer by Marjorie Liu
Wings of Fire by Tui T Sutherland
The Inquisitor’s Tale by Adam Gidwitz
The Land of Roar by Jenny McLachlan
The Ogress and the Orphans by Kelly Barnhill
Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill
Iron Hearted Violet ..read more
Fresno Children's Library Blog
1M ago
Every Wednesday we will give away a new book. For a chance to win, just fill out the form at the bottom of the page and you'll be entered into a drawing. The drawing will run from Wednesday through 11:59 PM Sunday. Winners will be announced on Mondays. (Note: you must be a Fresno County resident to be eligible for Win it Wednesdays.)
Deep Breaths
by Carol Thompson
Take a deep breath, and learn to manage strong emotions through mindfulness with this pair of feuding best friends, Dolly and Jack!
Dolly the pig and Jack the rabbit are best friends, but even best friends don't always get alon ..read more
Fresno Children's Library Blog
1M ago
Every Month, NEA's Read Across America highlights books for young readers that explore a topic related to diversity and inclusion.
The theme for February is Engage in the World. Commit to uplifting the histories and stories of communities of color and fighting structural racism.
Here are the recommended books for the month. Find discussion questions and more resources on their website.
Elementary: Love is Loud: How Diane Nash Led the Civil Rights Movement
by Sandra Neil Wallace
Middle Grade: We Are Your Ch ..read more
Fresno Children's Library Blog
1M ago
Every Wednesday we will give away a new book. For a chance to win, just fill out the form at the bottom of the page and you'll be entered into a drawing. The drawing will run from Wednesday through 11:59 PM Sunday. Winners will be announced on Mondays. (Note: you must be a Fresno County resident to be eligible for Win it Wednesdays.)
Songs for Our Sons by Ruth Doyle
What hopes do you have for the future? Who do you long to become? This warm, inspiring book encourages boys to shape a world so much gentler and brighter than before. Playful rhymes and tender illustrations invite them to notice ..read more