MORE POSTS FROM MARCH 2010
I was seven different kinds of thrilled to hear that David Almond (UK) won the Hans Christian Andersen Award alongside illustrator Jutta Bauer (Germany) two days ago. Thrilled, you see, because on Thursday, April 29th at 7:00 I will be moderating a discussion with Mr. Almond as part of the PEN World Voices Festival. Called A […]
#13 Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson (1977) (#1)(#1)(#1)(#2)(#2)(#2)(#3)(#3) (#3)(#3)(#3)(#3)(#4)(#4)(#4)(#4) (#5)(#5)(#6)(#6)(#6)(#6)(#7)(#7) (#8)(#8)(#8)(#8)(#8)(#9)(#9) (#9)(#9)(#10)(#10)(#10)(#10)(#10) – 201 points Unexpectedly sentimental and poignant. I felt older and wiser after reading it. – DeAnn Okamura SOB. But wow, is the writing beautiful while you’re waiting to burst into tears. It’s held up over many rereads as an adult and […]
I was under the distinct impression that I mentioned this already, but apparently not. In any case, check it out! At the next ALA you can attend a pre-conference that let’s you meet and mingle and learn from the most talented folks in the biz. Sound like a plan? Check it: Drawn to Delight: How […]
I’ve just the worst luck at getting to librarian previews on time these days. I don’t know what it is. If I’m not setting my alarm incorrectly then I’m merrily wandering into work having completely forgotten there was a preview to attend to in the first place. That was the state of affairs on the […]
#14 Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling (1999) (#1)(#1)(#2)(#2)(#2)(#2)(#3)(#3) (#3)(#3)(#3)(#3)(#3)(#4)(#4)(#4) (#4)(#4)(#5)(#5)(#5)(#6)(#6)(#7) (#8)(#8)(#9)(#9)(#10)(#10)(#10) – 197 points "Goblet of Fire" might be the title that turns the tide of the Harry’s story, but for me, "Azkaban" begins the growth of Harry’s character. It perfectly represents that space between child and young adult, where […]
Here’s how press releases with me generally work. The publicist says, "Wanna post a picture of Louisa May Alcott being attacked by werewolves and vampires?" and I say "Do I!" Or something along those lines. This sounds fun. Any time a Pulitzer Prize winner sits down and seriously discusses great literary figures within the context […]
#15 Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo (2000) (#1)(#1)(#1)(#1)(#2)(#2)(#2) (#3)(#3)(#4)(#4)(#4)(#4)(#4) (#5)(#5)(#5)(#6)(#6)(#6)(#6) (#6)(#7)(#7)(#8)(#8)(#8)(#9) (#9)(#9)(#10) – 185 points Kate DiCamillo has, of course, written many beautiful books since Because of Winn Dixie, but this remains my all-time favorite DiCamillo story. Having reread it several times since I first read it four years ago (and not being one […]
I kid not. This sounds like a high old time. I received the following message the other day for an event at one of my favorite New York institutions: "I wanted to let you know that Museum of the Moving Image will screen a new Spike-Jonze-produced film adaptation of Maurice Sendak’s HIGGLETY PIGGLETY POP! from […]
The Clock Without a Face: A Gus Twintig Mystery By Gus Twintig (with some help from Eli Horowitz, Mac Barnett, Scott Teplin, and Adam Rex) McSweeney’s $19.95 ISBN: 978-1934781715 Ages 10 and up On shelves May 1st. Treasure hunts. Wouldn’t it be marvelous to be a part of one? I think the popularity of books […]
#16 Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh (1964) (#1)(#1)(#2)(#2)(#2)(#2)(#3) (#3)(#3)(#3)(#3)(#4)(#4) (#4)(#5)(#5)(#5)(#6)(#6)(#6) (#7)(#7)(#8)(#8)(#9)(#9)(#9) (#9)(#9)(#10)(#10)(#10) – 177 points The dumbwaiter. Ole Golly. The boy with the purple socks. And, and, and… Someone on Facebook said this week that Harriet the Spy was her Catcher in the Rye. Mine, too. – Els Kushner Harriet’s family wasn’t anything like […]