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For some of you the name Dar Williams will strike up very distinct memories. On my part, it’s of listening to parts of her albums (The Honesty Room or Mortal City, most likely) on mix tapes in my 1989 Buick Century. Others of you will know her for her fun middle grade children’s book Amalee […]
All right, Amherst. Today I packed all my things, jumped in a rental car, and I’m driving to your doorstop (thanks for the directions, Jane!). And sure, I like to see magnificent museums dedicated to children’s illustration, but what did I really come to do? Party. Party hearty. So after you see me speak about […]
When you think of superhero stories, you often don’t think of pink Bible toting buses or evil talking smiley faces. All that’s about to change. From newcomer Ingrid Law comes Savvy, a Kansas/Nebraskan take on a family where every member gets his or her power at the onset of adolescence. I enjoyed the book quite […]
With the plethora of talented young illustrators out there, few strike a fancy as readily as Sean Qualls. From his picture books to the novels he illustrates, Qualls’ style is impossible to confuse with any other artist. He also happens to be a heckuva nice guy and consented to my prying prods. Fuse #8: So […]
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Yes, the Summer Book Blog Tour is once again making rounds throughout the sphere of kid litos. You know what that means? That means I friggin’ get to interview whoever I want and who did I want this time around? Adam Rex, of course. You remember Adam, […]
I get so confused. Is Little Brown & Co. now known as Hatchette or is that an entirely different entity altogether? When it doubt, stick with what you know. And what I know is that this past Tuesday LB&Co. had its seasonal librarian preview for some of those people out there lucky enough to have […]
Remember remember! Tonight’s the night when the stars come out and talk about children’s books. We’re having another Kidlit Drink Night, in part to celebrate the arrival of Gregory K. of the Gotta Book blog. Come on down if you’ve a yen. What: Kidlit Drink Night When: Monday, May 19th at 6:00 p.m. Where: Sweet […]
I could begin this week’s post one of two ways. Do I do the 80s kitch or the cool new movie trailer? Like it’s even a question. Ha! The other day a YA librarian emailed us this video and asked (not without a bit of tongue stuffed firmly within a bit of cheek) if we […]
If there is a mecca for children’s literature, a single place in the United States that can be cited as the pinacle of all things related to books for kids, maybe (just maybe) it’s the Eric Carle Museum. Hear me out on this one. It’s the only museum in the country named after a children’s […]