MORE POSTS FROM FEBRUARY 2008
Sorry. Off-topic title there. But really, when are they? The winners of the Cybils Award (the award given by bloggers working in the children’s and YA literary sphere) have been announced. And a prettier l’il ole select there never could be. Very gratifying to see some of those titles finally get their due). And I […]
Monkey with a Tool Belt By Chris Monroe Carolrhoda Books $16.95 ISBN: 978-0822576310 Ages 4-8 On shelves now Reasons To Read the Book Monkey with a Tool Belt: #1: It is named Monkey with a Tool Belt. #2: It features a monkey by the name of Chico Bon Bon. #3: And yes, it’s brilliant, funny, […]
Before I forget, there was a simply magnificent post on Collecting Children’s Books. I call it "simply magnificent" because it’s all about one of my favorite out-of-print books The Winged Girl of Knossos. It’s always nice when someone likes the things you like. Yay!
Well Witched By Frances Hardinge Harper Collins $16.99 Ages 10-14 ISBN: 978-0060880385 On shelves May 27th By and large I’ve been attempting to review things as they come out. Then I made the mistake of picking up Well Witched and my little vow goes higglety pigglety out the window. Sorry guys. Ignore this review until […]
Happy Valentine’s Day! Libraries are always looking for cool ways to celebrate the seasons. Here at New York Public Library, we are no exception. Currently the Donnell Central Children’s Room is presenting a display of blue Victorian valentines courtesy of my co-worker Warren. Warren meticulously went through all our Valentines to find the blue ones […]
It’s happening again! If you live in New York our Children’s and YA Lit Cafe (for adults, no less) has the usual smattering of free food, books, and a special guest. This month, a speaker, teacher, and blogger responsible for the great Educating Alice. Here’s the buzz: Beyond the Books: Bringing Fantasy Literature Alive in […]
The SCBWI mid-winter conference in New York City comes but once a year. It is a time for rejoicing and the eating of shrimp. And for l’il ole non-author/non-illustrator me, it is a chance to have a Kidlit Drink Night that is guaranteed to have some players in the field in attendance. This year I […]
I owe you, the reader, one Kidlit Drink Night Recap. I owe me, the writer, one decent night of sleep. Have some tidbits instead. The Al Roker Bookclub for kids is now going to be reading Molly Moon’s Incredible Book of Hypnotism. They’re reading it at PRE-cisely the moment we got rid of most of […]
The seventh in a series of memories by people who love the Central Children’s Room of New York Public Library. I was so dismayed to learn of the Central Children’s Room and the Donnell Branch. In the mid-80s, I was lucky enough to be living in New York and spent a few months revising, for […]
Bloom: A Little Book About Finding Love By Maria Van Lieshout Feiwel and Friends (Holtzbrinck imprint) $12.95 ISBN: 978-0-312-36913-2 Ages 4-8 On shelves now I don’t usually pay a lot of attention to the seasons. Every year Valentine’s Day shows up and I’m always utterly baffled by its appearance. This year, though, I figured I’d […]