Tag Archives: art

Book Review: Advanced Championship Paper Planes

Two kids and I went to the library a few weeks ago to get a book about how planes fly. The library was a small branch. It was difficult to find a children’s book about airplanes. Several children’s books about flight and aircraft had too much text for a five-year-old child to understand. The plan… Read More »

Library News: Native American Heritage Month

According to the Library of Congress and the Los Angeles Public Library, November is Native American Heritage Month. Check with your local library, because there may be cultural enrichment events and recommended reading lists posted on your local library’s website. Sometimes, librarians will feature select landmark books on display next to the entrances. Here are… Read More »

Book Review: My Pen

My Pen by Christopher Myers is a children’s picture book that encourages readers to use their imaginations. The story celebrates the colloquial “power of the pen.” The drawings of people are realistic and amazing. This is a great book for parents of young artists and teachers, who want to read a book as inspiration to… Read More »

Library research as recreation

A few months ago, I had a few consecutive days off for recreational purposes. I chose the library. A friend of mine responded, “Ugh, you can go anywhere on your time off. Why would you go to the library?” I said, “Because it’s fun!” I guess most people don’t have as many questions as I… Read More »