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Children's Round Table

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Promoting & improving library services to children & young people, & supporting those who serve them in TxLA. Sponsors the Texas Bluebonnet Award, Texas 2x2 Reading List, and Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List. linktr.ee/CRTxLA

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Children's Round Table @crtxla.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
It's a new week! Last Sunday our featured book was about special tacos. Today our story features desserts. The story is "The Bakers Dozen," which is full of rhyme and rhythm. Donuts, anyone? www.youtube.com/watch?v=8VNe... #TX2x2Books #rhymingbooks #readalouds
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Children's Round Table @crtxla.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! In honor of this holiday, our story this week is "Mistaco! A Tale of Tragedy y Tortillas." Funny, relatable, and full of culture, you don't want to miss this Spanglish book by E. Kinkz. 🌮 www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQvH... #spanglishbooks #TX2x2Books #readalouds
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Children's Round Table @crtxla.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Happy Sunday! It's time for a fun & silly read aloud. This week's book is "Pop! Goes the Nursery Rhyme." Readers will love rehashing classic nursery rhymes. This is one you'll really want to add to your bookshelves. 😀 www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUaW... #readalouds #nurseryrhymes #TX2x2Books
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Children's Round Table @crtxla.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
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Children's Round Table @crtxla.bsky.social · 06/09/2026
It's Sunday again! Our story this week is little longer since you have an extra day off. 🌞 Our book, "Earl & Worm: The Bad Idea and Other Stories," is a great starter chapter book for the youngest of readers. www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmK1... #earlychapterbooks #TX2x2Books #animalstories
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Children's Round Table @crtxla.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
We've made it to the end of August! Are you feeling like a bit of a superhero? This is a great time to check out "Cranky, Crabby Crow" from the Texas 2 x 2 List. This unpredictable superhero will inspire you to do that next brave thing! #Texas2x2books #superherobooks #animalstories
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Children's Round Table @crtxla.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
It's Week 2 of our #StorytimeSunday! Hopefully, everyone is getting into a wonderful school routine. This week's story is a great book for bedtime. It's a twist on the very popular "Goldilocks and the Three Bears." Hope you enjoy! #TX2x2Books #readalouds #bedtimebooks
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Children's Round Table @crtxla.bsky.social · 16/08/2026
Welcome to #StorytimeSunday with the Texas 2 x 2! For the next 19 weeks, you'll get a more personal look into a book from the current list via booktalk. Paving the way this week is "Broken" by X. Fang. Enjoy! youtu.be/wq3rQCxKEGE #readaloud #storytime #raisingreaders
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Children's Round Table @crtxla.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
This is the final Friday of summer break for many Texas educators. I want to remind you of the treasure trove of resources available for you to use with young readers with the TX 2 x 2 List (txla.org/reading-list...). Listen as the TX 2 x 2 Committee Chair shares her favorite from the 2026 List.
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Children's Round Table @crtxla.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
It's been a great summer of fun, family, friends, and relaxation (I hope)! There are a few weeks left before school starts to squeeze in reading from the 2026 Texas 2 x 2 Book List. Check out this video as one of the TX 2x2 Committee members shares her favorite from the List. 🤩 #Texas2x2books
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Children's Round Table @crtxla.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
I hope you've been able to find and read the books from this year's Texas 2 x 2 List. Although selected for children ages 2 to 7, readers of all ages will enjoy these. 📘 Watch this clip from a Texas 2 x 2 Committee member as she shares her favorite book from the List. 🥰 #Texas2x2books
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Children's Round Table @crtxla.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Happy Third of July! 🎉 I'm excited to share another video clip highlighting one of this year's amazing titles from the Texas 2 x 2 List. 😍 Read and enjoy the holiday!🎆 #Texas2x2books
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Children's Round Table @crtxla.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Have you read any good books this summer? If you're still looking for some amazing books to share with young learners, check out this year's Texas 2 x 2 List. 📚️ Attached are a few members from the Texas 2 x 2 List Committee sharing their top picks from the List. 🤩 #Texas2x2books
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Children's Round Table @crtxla.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
It's summer! Have you checked out this year's Texas 2 x 2 books yet? There's such a wonderful assortment of titles. 📚️ What better time to read and share them than now? Watch this video of one Texas 2 x 2 Committee member as she highlights one of her faves from the List. 🤩 #Texas2x2books
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Children's Round Table @crtxla.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Join us to connect with members of the Children’s Round Table! Learn about our programs, events, and how we support librarians who serve young readers. Whether you’re a longtime member or curious about joining, this is the perfect chance to share ideas, ask questions, and get involved.
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Children's Round Table @crtxla.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Join the Texas Bluebonnet Award Author Session! (Ticketed Event) Tuesday, March 31 11:45-1:00 PM #TXBluebonnet #AuthorSession
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Children's Round Table @crtxla.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Curating to Co-Teaching: Elevate your teacher partnerships! Tuesday, March 31 11:00 - 12:00 PM #CoTeaching #TeacherPartnerships #CRTsponsored
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Children's Round Table @crtxla.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Experience Whimsy & Wonder and celebrate the art of fun in picture books! Tuesday, March 31 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM #PictureBookArt #Whimsy #BookFun
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Children's Round Table @crtxla.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Unleash your Imagination! Explore the next chapter of Middle Grade Fantasy! Tuesday, March 31 9:30 -10:30 AM #MGFantasy #FantasyBooks #NewReleases
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Children's Round Table @crtxla.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Funny or Freaky? Find the nonfiction that Hooks Kids and makes them love reading! Tuesday, March 31 9:30 - 10:30 AM #KidsNonfiction #EngagingReads
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Children's Round Table @crtxla.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Discover The Library Without Walls and how to cultivate community connections! Tuesday, March 31 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM #LibraryInnovation #CommunityOutreach #UnitPick #CRTxLA
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Children's Round Table @crtxla.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
Stronger Together: See how libraries cultivate community through literacy! Tuesday, March 31 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM #LibraryLife #CommunityLiteracy #CRTsponsored #CRTxLA
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Children's Round Table @crtxla.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Don't miss The Ultimate Illustrator Sketch-Off! A must-see special event! Monday, March 30 5:00 - 6:00 PM #IllustrationSketchOff
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Children's Round Table @crtxla.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Speech Bubbles & Big Ideas! See the comics kids love at the Little Mavericks Showcase! Monday, March 30, 2:30 - 3:30 PM #ComicsForKids #LittleMavs #GraphicNovels #CRTxLA
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Children's Round Table @crtxla.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Find the perfect Gateway Books to fuel independent reading for young readers! Monday, March 30, 1:00-2:00 PM #EarlyFiction #ReadingTips #IndependentReading #CRTxLA
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Children's Round Table @crtxla.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
It's Tales and Tinker Time! Get hands-on with story-inspired maker fun! Monday, March 30, 11:30 - 12:30PM #MakerFun #TinkerTime #CRTxLA
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Children's Round Table @crtxla.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
True Stories, Big Ideas: Discover how nonfiction supports learning! Monday, March 30, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM #Nonfiction #LearningSupport #BigIdeas #CRTxLA
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Children's Round Table @crtxla.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Ready for a mix of LOL 😂 to OMG 😳? Dive into humor and horror in Middle Grade Fiction! Monday, March 30, 10:00 - 11:00 AM #MGFiction #HorrorMGfiction #HumorMGfiction
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Children's Round Table @crtxla.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Learn the Power of Picture Books for the classroom in this insightful panel! Monday, March 30, 10:00 - 11:00 AM #PictureBooks #TeacherTips #CRTxLA
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Children's Round Table @crtxla.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Unlock the Power of Story at this special event! Don't miss out! Sunday, March 29, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM #PowerofStory #CRTxLA
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Children's Round Table @crtxla.bsky.social · 29/03/2026
Get ready for some Read-Aloud Rockstars! 🎸📚 Join the Texas 2x2 Book List Showcase Sunday, March 29, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM #CRTxLA #TX2x2 #ReadAloud #BookShowcase
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Children's Round Table @crtxla.bsky.social · 28/03/2026
✨️Little Mav Spotlight✨️ "Wish I Was a Baller" by Amar Shah, illustrated by Rashad Doucet * Grades 3-5 * Genre: Memoir🏀✏️ Amar's real-life experience as a teenage sports journalist covering the golden era of the NBA along side the perils of school life makes for an engaging read. #kidsgraphicnovels
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Children's Round Table @crtxla.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
✨️Little Mav Spotlight✨️ "Speechless" by Aron Nels Steinke * Grades 3-5 * Genre: Realistic fiction🚌🤐 A window into the struggles of selective mutism drawn from the real-life experiences of the author filled with empathy and humor. 📚️🤠 txla.org/reading-list... #littlemavericklist #kidsgraphicnovels
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Children's Round Table @crtxla.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
⚡🗣️ Zip Zap Wickety Wack by Matthew Diffee Get ready for giggles, silly sounds, & tongue-twisting fun! This high-energy picture book celebrates wordplay, rhythm, & the joy of making noise with language—perfect for laugh-out-loud read-alouds & phonological awareness. Storytime just got extra WACKY! 😄
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Children's Round Table @crtxla.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Join the Texas Bluebonnet Award Author Session! (Ticketed Event) Tuesday, March 31, 11:45-1:00 PM #TXBluebonnet #AuthorSession #CRTxLA
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Children's Round Table @crtxla.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Join us to connect with members of the Children’s Round Table! Learn about our programs, events, and how we support librarians who serve young readers. #CRTxLA
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Children's Round Table @crtxla.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Who Ate Steve? by Susannah Lloyd 🐦🪱 Big, small.. uh-oh—where’s Steve?! Join Marcel the bird & Steve the worm in this playful story about size, perspective, & a very BIG problem. Perfect for giggles, early concepts, & storytime fun for little listeners! Librarians, this one’s a hit for all ages.
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Children's Round Table @crtxla.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
✨️Little Mav Spotlight✨️ "Speak up, Santiago!: A Hillside Valley Graphic Novel" by Julio Anta, illustrated by Gabi Mendez * Grades 3-5 * Genre: Realistic fiction⚽️😟 An empathetic take on the anxieties of bilingual life and the power of cultural connections. #littlemavericklist #kidsgraphicnovels
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Children's Round Table @crtxla.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
Curating to Co-Teaching: Elevate your teacher partnerships! Tuesday, March 31, 11:00 - 12:00 PM #CoTeaching #TeacherPartnerships #CRTsponsored #CRTxLA
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Children's Round Table @crtxla.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
The 2026 TLA Conference is right around the corner. 🎉 For those of you attending, be sure to visit the Texas 2 x 2 Books session next Sunday morning (3/29). In addition to amazing giveaways, we will have dynamite panelists present, including Mac Barnett!! Hope to see you all there! #Texas2x2books
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Children's Round Table @crtxla.bsky.social · 22/03/2026
✨️Little Mav Spotlight✨️ "What if Marty Doesn’t Like My Party?" by Katie Arthur * Grades K-2 * Genre: Realistic fiction🎂😟 What-ifs can be real party-poopers, but Henry's big sister know just what to say to hold the anxiety at bay! 📚️🤠 txla.org/reading-list... #littlemavericklist #kidsgraphicnovels
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Children's Round Table @crtxla.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
✨️Little Mav Spotlight✨️ "Paws: Hazel Has Her Hands Full by Nathan Fairbairn, illustrated by Michele Assarasakorn * Grades 3-5 * Genre: Realistic fiction😸🐶 A heartfelt, humorous addition to the series with a relatable tale of a kid's struggle for independence. #littlemavericklist #kidsgraphicnovels
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Children's Round Table @crtxla.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Experience Whimsy & Wonder and celebrate the art of fun in picture books! Tuesday, March 31, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM #PictureBookArt #Whimsy #BookFun #CRTxLA
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Children's Round Table @crtxla.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
The Monster in the Lake by Leo Timmers Storytime alert! 🚨🦆 Four ducks, one big lake, & a rumored monster 👀 Eric’s fears lead to a surprising underwater adventure—perfect for curious little listeners! bsky.app/profile/lern... #AnimalStories #StorytimeFun #ReadAloud
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Children's Round Table @crtxla.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
✨️Little Mav Spotlight✨️ "Supa Nova" by Chanté Timothy * Grades K-5 * Genre: Science fiction🔬🧪🦠 An action-packed story about a young Black girl with a love for science and enough determination and confidence to fix the world. 📚️🤠 txla.org/reading-list... #littlemavericklist #kidsgraphicnovels
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Children's Round Table @crtxla.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
The Escape Artist by Thor Hanson 🐙 Meet Inky—the octopus who just wouldn’t stay put! This true story reads like an action-packed escape, showing off Inky’s curiosity, intelligence, & problem-solving skills. A fantastic pick for read-alouds, STEM tie-ins, & nonfiction that feels like an adventure!
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Children's Round Table @crtxla.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
✨️Little Mav Spotlight✨️ "Pacheco and the Witch Mountain" by Juan E. Zambrano * Grades 3-5 * Genre: Fantasy🔮🧙‍♀️ Get ready for an epic adventure that's all about magic, identity, and staying true to yourself! 📚️🤠More good reads: txla.org/reading-list... #littlemavericklist #kidsgraphicnovels
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Children's Round Table @crtxla.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Unleash your Imagination! Explore the next chapter of Middle Grade Fantasy! Tuesday, March 31, 9:30 -10:30 AM #MGFantasy #FantasyBooks #NewReleases #CRTxLA
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Children's Round Table @crtxla.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
The Bakers Dozen by Amy Moore 🤠📚 Texas librarians & teachers—this one’s a treat! 🍩 A new chef—and some tempting doughnuts—bring a sweet surprise! This rhyming read celebrates teamwork, counting, & the idea that the more, the merrier. #SweetReads #MathPictureBooks
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Children's Round Table @crtxla.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
✨️Little Mav Spotlight✨️ "Pencil & Eraser: We have a Dull-Emma!" by Jenny Alvarado * Grades K-2 * Genre: Humor✏️😂 A classic odd couple duo with a unique twist! Filled with silly humor and cute antics that will draw in young readers! 📚️🤠 txla.org/reading-list... #littlemavericklist #kidsgraphicnovels
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