More Banned Books Resources
Wednesday September 28, 2005
In addition to reading
Banned Books Week: A Report, I recommend you read the following articles from About.com Guides to learn about:
Banning and Censorship of Children's Books: The Who and Why ... Read More
Little Golden Books: A Treasury of Children's Literature
Sunday September 25, 2005
Little Golden Books are among the first children's books I remember. I enjoyed them as a child, my children enjoyed them, and now my grandchildren enjoy them. Do you or ... Read More
Hans Christian Andersen and His Fairy Tales
Saturday September 24, 2005
For information on commemorative Hans Christian Andersen stamps, lesson ideas, a biography, articles and bibliographies, visit Denmark's HCA2005 Web site honoring the bicentennial of Andersen's birth. See ... Read More
Add Children's Books to Your Kids' Hurricane Rita Activity Survival Kit
Thursday September 22, 2005
The FEMA for Kids section of the Federal Emergency Management Agency Web site recommends that children pack their own FEMA Kids Activity Survival Kit to take with them if they ... Read More
It's Time to Start Knitting With the Best Knitting Books for Kids and Teens
Wednesday September 21, 2005
It's time for young knitters to start on their winter holiday gifts. Knitting has become very popular with kids, particularly those in middle and high school. If you are ... Read More
The ALA Notable Children's Books List
Monday September 19, 2005
The ALA Notable Children's Books List is a terrific resource. It's an annual list that's compiled by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) of the American Library ... Read More
Maurice Sendak's "Where the Wild Things Are"
Sunday September 18, 2005
Maurice Sendak, the author and illustrator of "Where the Wild Things Are" and numerous other children's picture books, has had a profound impact on the field of children's literature. To ... Read More
Booklist for Teens Affected by Katrina Provided by YALSA
Saturday September 17, 2005
Are you familiar with the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA)? It's the fastest growing division of the American Library Association and has a lot of booklists of young adult ... Read More
"Reading Magic: Why Reading Aloud to Our Children Will Change Their Lives Forever"
Tuesday September 13, 2005
In addition to being the author of numerous children's picture books and a literacy consultant, Mem Fox is the author "Reading Magic: Why Reading Aloud to Our Children Will ... Read More
Rebuilding Libraries After Katrina - You Can Help
Sunday September 11, 2005
Your help is needed to ensure that when the cities and towns damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Katrina are rebuilt, that there are public libraries with enough books in them ... Read More
"September 11, 2001: Attack on New York City"
Saturday September 10, 2005
September 11, 2005 is the fourth anniversary of the terrorist attacks. Again, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you who were affected (weren't we all) by the ... Read More
Harry Potter and iPod Now Go Together Like Peanut Butter and Jelly
Thursday September 8, 2005
Yesterday, Apple Computer announced exciting news for Harry Potter fans, particularly those who already own iPods. The company announced that
… the entire Harry Potter audiobook series is now available exclusively ... Read More
RIF's World of Narnia Art Contest
Wednesday September 7, 2005
Reading Is Fundamental, an organization dedicated to motivating children to read, announced today, The Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) Reading Planet (www.rif.org/readingplanet) an interactive website for children, has teamed up with ... Read More
Resources to Help Children Cope With Katrina
Sunday September 4, 2005
If your children are clamoring for information about Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath, but you feel that they are not yet ready for television or newspaper reports, here are some ... Read More
Scholastic to Provide Aid, Children's Books for Katrina victims
Saturday September 3, 2005
Scholastic, the largest publisher and distributor of children's books in the world, has announced several initiatives in support of Katrina victims. In addition to a monetary donation,
Scholastic Education and Scholastic ... Read More
The Versatile Sharon Creech
Thursday September 1, 2005
Did you know that in addition to her award winning books for children 8-12+ years old, Sharon Creech has also written several picture books for younger children? Her picture book ... Read More