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
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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