Elizabeth's Children's Books Blog

I just updated my directory of articles, bibliographies, and booklists dealing with tolerance, racism, and prejudice. One of the additions is an article on "10 Quick Ways to Analyze ... Read More

If you are looking for children’s books that feature strong female characters, you’ll be interested in my article on the Amelia Bloomer Project. The Project was developed by the ... Read More

If you are looking for entertaining activities for your child that are related to children's picture books, be sure and visit Jan Brett's website. The talented artist, author, and ... Read More

Note: For updated information on the Curious George movie and more, see my February 6, 2006 blog. Another popular children's book is coming to the big screen. Universal Pictures has ... Read More

I have written before about the Children's Book Council (CBC) in the United States and all of the valuable resources on its website. I didn't realize until recently that ... Read More

If you live anywhere near Washington, D.C., or feel like a trip, have I got an event for you!. It's the 2003 National Book Festival, which will be held ... Read More

Book Sense (The Amercian Booksellers Association) reports that there were several new additions to its picture book bestsellers list for the week of September 21. The following books made ... Read More

The "For Teachers" section of About Children's Books includes lesson plans, bibliographies, articles, and reviews. One of the best websites for teachers that I have found is Carol Hurst's ... Read More

Every month Publishers Weekly prints summaries of recent children's books its editors feel are exceptional. The list includes both picture books and fiction for older readers. Top picks ... Read More

THe American Library Association stresses the fact that we should all celebrate our freedom to read, especially right now, during Banned Books Week (September 20-27). In its guide for ... Read More

If you and your children are fans of the "A Series of Unfortunate Events" series by Lemony Snicket (Daniel Handler), I have good news for you. A children's movie ... Read More

On September 17, the U.S. Commission announced the recall of a Dora the Explorer children's board book with "Whose Birthday Is It?" on the cover. The recall was ... Read More

The Children's Literature website has a Themed Reviews page and right now it is featuring children's books that focus on the Middle East. Check out the brief summaries ... Read More

Are you familiar with the National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature in Abilene, Texas? Hopefully, you'll get to visit there some day. In the meantime, you can enjoy all ... Read More

There is always great excitement in our community when a children's author or illustrator comes for a visit. Later this month, Wichita school children are looking forward to meeting ... Read More

I just finished updating the Canadian section of my Major Children's Book Awards directory. There are now more than a half dozen listed. What inspired me to work ... Read More

I am indebted to one of our Forum visitors for sharing the link to the publisher’s online media kit for Madonna’s new children’s book, “The English Roses.” At 48 ... Read More

J.K. Rowling, the author of the Harry Potter series, has been honored with an important award in Spain. The minutes of the jury of the 2003 Prince of Asturias ... Read More

When I want to know what people are buying right now, one of the sources I go to is the bestsellers section of the website of the American Booksellers Association. Each ... Read More

By the time many of you read this, it will be September 11, 2003, the second anniversary of the terrorist attacks. My thoughts and prayers are with all of ... Read More

If you are looking for books boys or girls particularly like, check out my For Boys/For Girls directory. If you are anxious to get your sons or other boys ... Read More

While Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix was released in Britain, the USA, Canada and Australia on June 21, 2003, it's taken longer for the publication of translations. ... Read More

For many us, this is a distressing time of year as the second anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks approaches. It is a difficult subject and one that ... Read More

I have been updating my Bilingual/Foreign Language subjects directory of links. I've added a link to Books without Borders, an online bookstore. It features children's books, videos, and ... Read More

I have mentioned before how much our whole family particularly loves Robert McCloskey's children's books that are set in Maine. It is exciting for children to read books ... Read More

Doesn't it drive you crazy when you can remember the plot or a character, but you can't remember the name of the Little Golden Book you loved as a child? ... Read More

Shades of Harry Potter! Did you know that on September 15th, Madonna's new children's book, "The English Roses," is going to be published simultaneously in more than 100 ... Read More

As we approach the second anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks and the loss of lives in New York City, Washington, DC, and Pennsylvania, I have been reading and ... Read More

I am indebted to the creator of the Eldorado (IL) Memorial Library District's website for letting me know about it. The library's links to children's book-related sites included several ... Read More