A party in Ramandan is only one of the Children's books with an Islamic theme in Cubberley Education Library. It deals with the dilemma of a young Muslim girl torn between the temptations of goodies at a party and wanting to keep her Ramadan fast.
June is LGBT Pride Month, honoring the 1969 Stonewall riots. Check out the Library of Congress site for more information about it. Also check out Cubberley Education Library's list of children's books with a LGBTQ theme and resources for research on LGBTQ and education.
Hats off to Stanford’s own Andrew Luck for promoting the love of reading. Mr. Luck has started a book club via social media. He plans to introduce a book he enjoyed as a child for younger readers, as well as a book for more seasoned readers. According to his web site he’ll introduce a new book in stages that correspond with the NFL schedule: off-season, mini-camp, summer training and pre-season. He plans to bring in guest athletes to take over until after the Super Bowl. Participants may follow along on Facebook, Instagram and/or Twitter using #ALBookClub.
Beverly Cleary, the well known children’s author The Library of Congress designated as a living legend, will be turning 100 on April 12th. In previous years “Drop Everything and Read” programs have been held in libraries nationwide on April 12th in honor of Mrs. Cleary’s birthday, but why just celebrate her for a day? Instead, Cubberley has put up a display of books for the whole month honoring both Ms. Cleary as well as the spirit of Drop Everything and Read.
Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Ezra Jack Keats' birth by checking out one of the books in the Stanford University Libraries collections that feature his writing and/or art. The son of Polish-Jewish immgrants, Keats sought to bring diversity to the portrayal of children in his books and to be supportive of all children.
In honor of International Women's Day today and Women's History Month we've put together a display of children's books and young adult literature about women throughout history. For a list of recent works, check out our guide to Children's books about women.
Celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday today by checking out one of the many books, films, musical works in the Stanford University Libraries by or about the good doctor.
If Star Wars has awakened your hunger for science fiction, Cubberley Education Library has a wealth of books for you. See Science fiction for children and young adults for some suggestions.