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It has been a while since I participated in a good old fashioned blog tour. The problem with blog tours is that you can’t do everybody. They take a lot of time, work, energy, etc. and really who has that kind of stuff in abundance? But when a blogger has a chance to interview someone […]
I don’t normally do videos on days other than Sunday, but John Green’s just so damn smart. Watch this please. Thanks to bookshelves of doom for bringing it to my attention. I think it ties in nicely with today’s Robie H. Harris post, don’t you think?
Author Esme Codell is our guiding angel this particular Video Sunday. If you take a gander at her blog Planet Esme you can find two videos of great interest. Ms. Codell is, as we say in the business, chock full of good old-fashioned talent. She has an appreciation for Folkmanis puppets (they’ve a fairly amusing […]
The Year of the Rat By Grace Lin Little Brown and Company $14.99 ISBN: 978-0-316-11426-4 Ages 6-10 On shelves now Think of the great themes found in children’s literature. The new kid in class/on the block/in the family. One’s relationship with one’s parents. And, of course, friendship. Friendship binds children’s literature together. Series books thrive […]
Don’t forget about the Kidlit Drink Night one week from today! Here’s the info, in case you didn’t see it before: Where: Local 1004 2nd Ave.(@ 53rd St.) New York, NY 10022, Phone: 212.755.7020 I’ve booked a room in the back. Ask for the Elizabeth Bird party. They only have one party room. When: Friday, […]
ARCs for the masses! I wasn’t able to do this last month so I hope the following offers amusing you sufficiently. This month I am giving away the following Advanced Readers Copies: The Willoughbys by Lois Lowry Medusa Jones by Ross MacDonald The Year of the Rat by Grace Lin (soon to be reviewed on […]
I feel bad. I’m kind of exhausted and I don’t have much time to post, but my inbox overfloweth with interesting tips, goodies, news items, and pieces of doggerel. So lightning quick I’m going to toss you some quick posts. THINK FAST! Some of you read this blog real early in the morning. If you […]
Necks Out for Adventure! By Timothy Basil Ering Candlewick $16.99 ISBN: 978-0763623555 Ages 4-8 On shelves now The author/illustrator of a picture book who isn’t afraid to get a little weird is precisely the kind of person you want to have within your reach. Day after day my library purchases and buys familiar titles. Here […]
It has existed since 1911. Anne Carroll Moore, the great children’s librarian and head of children’s services, worked in it. Over the years its collection has helped researchers, children, educators, library students, and anyone interested in children’s literature and its history. It moved in the early 70s to a new location and has been incredibly […]
I made sure to sit next to Lisa VonDrasek during the ALA Media Award announcements this year. Word on the street had it that she liked to cheer. And now, lo and behold, she has written a piece for B&N about the award experience. She’s such a smartie. Thanks to Educating Alice for the link. […]