Illustrated by Rafael López,
written by Samantha R. Vamos To learn more about this award, click here.
More accolades for Cazuela:
• NY Public Library's 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing
• Texas 2x2 Reading List
• A 2012 Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People
"A wonderful read-aloud, filled with merriment and conviviality."
—Kirkus Reviews, starred review
"The artistry of this book makes it a must buy for all libraries."
—School Library Journal, starred review
Beginning with Lenny’s childhood in Boston and ending with his triumphant conducting debut at Carnegie Hall with the New York Philharmonic when he was just twenty-five, Music Was ITdraws readers into the energetic, passionate, challenging, music-filled life of young Leonard Bernstein.
• 2012 Sydney Taylor Book Award winner in the Older Readers category
• A 2012 Finalist for the National Jewish Book Award
• YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults finalist
• A 2012 Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People
"[A] remarkable celebration of a uniquely American musical genius."
—Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Real-life African American artist Tyree Guyton was sad to see the street he grew up on full of trash, vacant lots, and abandoned houses. Paintbrush in hand, Tyree transformed his decaying, crime-ridden neighborhood into the Heidelberg Project, an interactive sculpture park in Detroit, Michigan.
PLUS: Check out author J.H. Shapiro’s blog post on Unabridged this month!
Check out our African American History Catalog on Edelweiss.
Author Anna McQuinn’s series about that spunky book lover Lola continues with a new title, Lola Reads to Leo, now available.
Charlesbridge took a moment to ask the UK author and librarian some questions about the popular series. Check out our interview on Unabridged.
Do you have some questions for Anna? Email us at trademarketing@charlesbridge.com to sign up for the Lola Blog Tour. Don’t have a blog? You can still ask Anna your questions—we’ll post your interview on Unabridged!
A bookseller kit is available for this title! The kit includes a downloadable poster, two different shelftalkers, coloring sheets, Valentine’s Day cards, and story hour games and ideas including Mother Goose Bingo. Click here to check it out!
This month, check out
The Read Apple in
Two Rivers, Wisconsin
A place set apart to contain books, periodicals, and other material for reading, viewing, listening, study, or reference, as a room, set of rooms, or building where books may be read or borrowed.
A Black Hole is NOT a Holehas already received TWO starred reviews! Look for the reviews in the December 15th issue of Booklist and the January 1st issue of Kirkus Reviews.
"A wonderful read-aloud, filled with merriment and conviviality."
