Very exciting morning watching the announcements of the ALA’s Youth Media Awards. Laurina was present at the announcements (only fitting for a former Newbery committee-person) and I tuned in to the ALA’s webcast. Congratulations to all of the winners! Just … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: January 2012
I just finished reading We’ve Got a Job: The 1963 Birmingham Children’s March, by Cynthia Levinson (Peachtree). Although I was born in 1961 and wasn’t aware of current events of the 60’s as they happened, I have read quite a … Continue reading
We’re starting to get excited about our upcoming Highlights Foundation Founders Workshop, Making the Web Work for You, coming up March 4-8. One of our breakout sessions is called “Is Your Website Working for You?” Here’s a description: Gone are … Continue reading
Here’s a link to our reviews in the January 2012 issue of Parents Express Magazine: We reviewed: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star by Jerry Pinkney (Little Brown) A New Year’s Reunion by Yu Li Qiong (Candlewick) Full Moon and a Star … Continue reading
Just watched a GREAT interview with Tamora Pierce that Nancy Pearl did. Here’s the link: http://www.earlyword.com/2012/01/04/nancy-pearl-interviews-tamora-pierce/ … Continue reading