CLEL Bell Blog

By: Kate Fitzpatrick I’ve been on the CLEL Bells or Spanish CLEL Bells committees for the past 3 years. One ...

We are pleased to announce the shortlist titles for the annual English CLEL Bell Awards. Now in its 12th year, ...

By: Alexa Bynum Soto Have you ever wondered what being part of an award committee is like? Curious about applying ...

By: Justine Ferrara Do you want to incorporate CLEL Bell books into your storytimes? Are you looking for some caregiver ...

COLORADO – 17 de octubre de 2025: Las Bibliotecas de Colorado para la Alfabetización Temprana (CLEL) anunciaron los cinco libros ...

Books for Babies By Michelle Ballard, Springfield-Greene County Library District I get asked: Why should I read to my baby? ...

By: Justine Ferrara, Union (NJ) Public Library Do you want to incorporate CLEL Bell books into your storytimes? Are you ...

We are pleased to announce the shortlist titles for the biannual Spanish CLEL Bell Awards. The Spanish CLEL Bell Awards ...

By: Kate Davis If you’re reading this blog post, you’re probably a picture book buff. An early literacy enthusiast. An ...