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Good news. I fixed the audio problems on that podcast of mine. Now you will no longer have to deal with crazy music in odd, uncomfortable places. Whew! I need me an "Editing is Hard" t-shirt. Speaking of things I need, in case close family members of mine are wondering what to get me for […]
Blood has been sweat and tears have fallen but I am pleased to say that an experiment in audio has finished and there is now, for the very first time, a podcast edition of A Fuse #8 Production. Now you guys can actually hear me banging my head against a wall trying to figure out […]
Ew. Being paid to blog about a certain book?* Icky. I’m sorry but there’s a world of difference between being sent a book by a publisher and actually accepting dirty money so that it positively gets a thumbs up. God, I feel unclean. No wonder some people don’t trust blog reviews. Then again, I suppose […]
Wanna go? I only ask because I know that a couple kidlitters in town are thinking of seeing the show on the night of October the 12th and if you wanted to come with us, it could be cool. The Wolves in the Walls will be playing at The New Victory Theater and you may […]
Kisses and congrats going out to Cathryn, a library teacher in Rochester, NY and the winner of the first Book Exchange Giveaway thingy thing. Cathryn will be receiving a bright and shiny edition of Someone Named Eva. Stay tuned for next month’s giveaway when we find something equally delicious to throw to the masses.
Do you ever do that thing where you Google your name while bored and discover there are troops of people out there with your moniker doing all kinds of odd things. I’ve a Muppet doppleganger and a judge, but my favorite is a new one. She wrote For Enquiring Minds: A Cultural Study of Supermarket […]
Autumn is almost here and that means having one last soft summery hurrah, Kidlit Drink Night style. Those of you who have not attended one of these evenings might want to do so (particularly if Manhattan is in your general vicinity. Here’s the info: When: Wednesday, September 12th. 6:30 p.m. Where: Sweet & Vicious (Soho) […]
Another Book About Design: Complicated Doesn’t Make It Bad by Mark Gonyea Henry Holt & Company $19.95 Ages 8-12 Combining the terms "good design" and "children" often sends me into fits of mild hysteria. There is nothing in this world that I find funnier than adults creating tasteful/mindless toys, games, and books for kiddies that […]
Oh, you can’t scare me I’m sticking to the union… I’m sticking to the union… I’m sticking to the union… Yep. It’s Labor Day and you know what that means. Time to roll out the awesome Labor Day books and give three cheers to our unions. More specifically, those children’s books that refer to them […]
Si, Se Puede! Yes We Can!: Janitor Strike in L.A. By Diana Cohn Illustrated by Francisco Delgado Essay by Luis J. Rodriguez Cinco Puntos Press $7.95 ISBN: 978-0938317890 Ages 4-8 On shelves now In discussing not only the Justice For Janitors Campaign of 2000 but also the need for strong unions in America today, this […]