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Book Spine Poems

I love this idea, I just do. I never write poems but I enjoy this kind of “writing.” Thanks to Travis Jonker of 100 Scope Notes for this idea and his Book Spine Poem Gallery. Happy National Poetry Month!     … Continue reading →

Posted on April 14, 2012 by firstadminOctober 1, 2012
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged poetry

Waiting for a Book

I’m eagerly waiting for a copy of Virginia Wolf from the publisher, Kids Can Press. When I receive it I know I’ll read and re-read and read it again. I’m so taken by the art that I’ve seen so far, … Continue reading →

Posted on March 24, 2012 by firstadminSeptember 30, 2012
Posted in Illustrators | Tagged book trailers, new books

March Book Reviews

Read our reviews from the March issue of Parents Express. Look Who’s There! and What Do You See?  written and illustrated by Martine Perrin, Albert Whitman, board books,ages birth -3.     Whoa Baby Whoa! written by Grace Nichols and illustrated … Continue reading →

Posted on March 24, 2012 by firstadminSeptember 30, 2012
Posted in Book Reviews, Book Reviews/Board Books, Book Reviews/Picture Books

Stay: The True Story of Ten Dogs

Molly (our border collie mix) and I just finished reading Stay: The True Story of Ten Dogs, by Michaela Muntean with photographs by K.C. Bailey and Stephen Kazmierski (Scholastic Press). Not only is it an inspiring story about dogs who … Continue reading →

Posted on March 12, 2012 by firstadminMarch 12, 2012
Posted in Book Reviews/Picture Books | Tagged Molly's bookshelf

Get Ready for the Children’s Choice Book Awards

Voting opens online March 14 for the 5th annual Children’s Choice Book Awards. Some of my favorites include Bailey by Harry Bliss and Okay for Now by Gary Schmidt. But since I’m not a kid, I can’t vote. … Continue reading →

Posted on February 27, 2012 by firstadminSeptember 30, 2012
Posted in Booklists & Bibliographies, Children's Literature

2011 Cybils

Congratulations to all 2011 Cybils Awards winners! Following a long process of nominations and judging, the winners were announced today. These awards are given in several categories by the children’s and teen book blogging community. … Continue reading →

Posted on February 14, 2012 by firstadminSeptember 30, 2012
Posted in Kidlitosphere | Tagged awards

Book Reviews

Here’s a link to our book reviews published in the February issue of Parent’s Express (Philadelphia.) http://montgomerynews.com/articles/2012/02/12/parents_express/columns/doc4f297f2473292113934612.txt   … Continue reading →

Posted on February 12, 2012 by firstadminSeptember 30, 2012
Posted in Book Reviews, Book Reviews/Nonfiction, Book Reviews/Picture Books

Making the Web Work for You — a Highlights Foundation Workshop

This morning Bobbie and I listened to the lastest Brain Burps About Books, a regular podcast by author/ illustrator Katie Davis. We’ve listened before and find Katie’s podcasts fun and informative but Episode #81 is special because … we were interviewed! Yes, … Continue reading →

Posted on February 1, 2012 by firstadminSeptember 30, 2012
Posted in Children's Book People, Marketing

Teen Book App

Very cool. I wonder how often titles will be added? Right now the list includes Award winners and titles from YALSA’s “best book” lists. YALSA App ‘First of Its Kind’ for Discovering Teen Books — http://www.thedigitalshift.com/2012/01/mobile/yalsa-app-first-of-its-kind-for-discovering-teen-books/ … Continue reading →

Posted on February 1, 2012 by firstadminSeptember 30, 2012
Posted in Booklists & Bibliographies, Digital, Digital/apps | Tagged YALSA, young adult

Love those ALA Youth Media Awards!

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 →

Posted on January 23, 2012 by firstadminSeptember 30, 2012
Posted in Authors, Libraries & Librarians | Tagged awards

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