We are happy to announce that we are again purchasing titles from Macmillan Publishers now that the company has lifted the embargo on eBooks it instituted last fall (see BCFL’s original response here). A major publisher, Macmillan is the parent company of several popular imprints such as: Tor; Henry Holt; Farrar, Straus & Giroux; St. […]
Books
Seven Biographies for Kids for Women’s History Month
Celebrate Women’s History Month with these new children’s biographies written about brilliant and courageous women who have made a difference in our world.
Vibrant Histories and Untold Stories for Women’s History Month
Well-written nonfiction can entertain and open your eyes to important stories, as do these books selected for reading during Women’s History Month and beyond. These titles illuminate the important role of women in politics, art, and literature in the United States and the world.
Books for Movers and Shakers
Do you have an energetic toddler on your hands? Or how about a restless child who just won’t sit still for storytime? No need to fret, there are books for everyone! Here is a list of our favorite books for movers and shakers, guaranteed to get you and your child up and moving along with […]
Rick Riordan Presents: Stories from Under-Represented Cultures
If you like Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson, try the Rick Riordan Presents books, published by Disney-Hyperion. These books are packed with middle grade adventure, humor, and action, featuring gods, heroes, and folklore from underrepresented cultures or backgrounds. These original fantasy stories are written by various authors that share their own heritages and world mythologies. These […]
Adult Reads for the Shortest Month
The shortest month has an extra day this leap year, which gives you an extra day of reading time! So slip into your favorite reading spot and open one of these great titles. Fiction Africaville by Jeffrey Colvin Although Africaville is a work of fiction, it has its roots in a real neighborhood in Halifax, […]
Print Books That Talk! Announcing VOX Books for Kids
BCFL’s new read-alongs from VOX Books are hardcover print editions of your favorite kids’ books. They have an audio recording built right into the book — no CD player or digital device required! Just plug in a pair of headphones or use the built-in speaker to hear the narration, and you’re ready to go! VOX […]
Black History Month Reads for Younger Readers from Infants through Teens
Here are some of our favorite books for Black History Month for younger readers — from infants through young adults. These books make great reads all year long and include award winners (Newbery Medal, Caldecott, and Coretta Scott King awards), picture books, easy readers, and fantasies.
Black History Month: Biography Reads for Kids
Children can learn about the contributions African Americans have made to sports, politics, the arts, and society by reading these biographies. A Place to Land: Martin Luther King Jr. and the Speech That Inspired a Nation by Barry Wittenstein: An evocative study of the speechwriting process behind Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, […]
Eight Great Reads for Black History Month
To commemorate Black History Month, celebrated every February, we recommend these eight reads for adults. All are new titles and include memoir, fantasy, and historical fiction. Fiction Remembrance by Rita Woods: Remembrance is a stop along the Underground Railroad, a magical pleat in time and space. If the enslaved can find their way to it, […]
