CLEL Bell Blog

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 ...

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

By Lourdes C., 2026 CLEL Bells Committee Member Names are unique to each person. They have meanings, tell stories, and ...

By Ali Kubeny (she/her), Children’s Services Librarian - Bellingham Public Library 2026 CLEL Bell Committee Member One of my favorite ...

By: Kristin Jardien Like most people, I love moments of serendipity! When I learned that I am lucky enough to ...

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

By: Holly Van Hoy Are you lucky enough to have caregivers and/or community members offering to volunteer at your library ...