We had a great time at the National Book Festival this past Saturday. We were especially happy for the chance to see our client and friend Pat Mora in action — she’s an awesome speaker. Pat Mora Katherine Paterson Katherine Paterson … Continue reading
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Is there ANYTHING more satisfying than finishing off a trilogy (or a duet, or a series) of books that you’ve been connected to over a period of time? We were dying to read Mockingjay, by Suzanne Collins, the final book … Continue reading
Well, now that I’ve read it, I can kick myself for letting this galley languish in my reading pile for the last few months. All the signs were there – it’s published by Arthur Levine Books, edited by Cheryl Klein … Continue reading
Confession time: I kept avoiding this book because even though I love Lois Lowry, I just kept thinking “not ANOTHER book about a princess who trades places with a peasant…” Surprise! I should have trusted my Lowry-instincts…it was fun, clever … Continue reading
I’m supposed to write about ALA today but instead I signed up to play B I N G O over at From the Mixed-Up Files of Jennifer Bertman; a special brand of the game called Creative Spaces Book Cover BINGO. You … Continue reading
Most of our work entails sitting in front of a laptop screen or walking around with a cell phone pressed to our head or, in my case, staring into space waiting for some bit of creative inspiration to light … Continue reading
Today’s my birthday and I’m celebrating by posting this review — because not only is today MY birthday but it’s my twin sister, Bonney’s, birthday too! Ling and Ting: Not Exactly the Same! Written and illustrated by Grace Lin Little, Brown … Continue reading
Since the principals of We Love Children’s Books are also 2/3 of the engine behind Two Lives Publishing, we thought we’d make a post in support of Blogging for LGBT Families Day. Two Lives creates and sells books for children … Continue reading
I had my first visit to Powell’s Books when we were in Portland OR for PLA. I have visited many many bookstores in my lifetime but this experience was absolutely incredible and even a bit overwhelming. We went twice — … Continue reading
Happy Día – El Día de los niños/El Día de los libros, Children’s Day/Book Day! We’re big Día fans and work with our client Pat Mora to promote it throughout the year. This year we celebrated with Díapalooza on Pat’s … Continue reading