YALSA: Source for Recommended Young Adult Books
Tuesday January 29, 2008
If your children are reading, or are almost ready to read, young adult (YA) books, then you need to know about the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) and its ... Read More
Status of New Horton Hears a Who! Movie
Friday January 25, 2008
The animated movie version of Horton Hears a Who! is scheduled to be released March 14, 2008. The story by Dr. Seuss features the lovable elephant Horton. It's one ... Read More
Do You Recognize This Children's Book?
Thursday January 24, 2008
I grew up in Westfield, New Jersey, so I got a kick out of receiving a query from a resource teacher in my old hometown. Kelly Delfino wrote,
I am trying ... Read More
Theodor Seuss Geisel Award For Beginning Reader Books
Wednesday January 23, 2008
Since 2006, the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award has been awarded annually "to the author(s) and illustrator(s) of the most distinguished contribution to the body of American children’s literature known as ... Read More
The 2008 Coretta Scott King Book Award Winners
Thursday January 17, 2008
The Coretta Scott King Book Awards are presented annually. "Given to African American authors and illustrator[s] for outstanding inspirational and educational contributions, the Coretta Scott King Book Award titles promote ... Read More
The 2008 Newbery Medal: Who Won?
Wednesday January 16, 2008
The 2008 Newbery Medal winner is Laura Amy Schlitz, the author of Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! Voices from a Medieval Village. The Newbery Medal represents the highest honor an author ... Read More
2008 Caldecott Medal Winner Announced!
Tuesday January 15, 2008
With the 2008 Caldecott Medal, Brian Selznick, the author and illustrator of The Invention of Hugo Cabret, has achieved the highest honor a children's picture book illustrator can receive in ... Read More
The Sydney Taylor Book Award Winners
Saturday January 12, 2008
If you are interested in good books about Jewish life and culture, you will be interested in this week's announcement by the Association of Jewish Libraries of the 2008 Sydney ... Read More
Good Children's Books
Friday January 11, 2008
If you are looking for good children's books, recommendations from respected children's literature bloggers and current lists of the winners of respected children's book awards are two excellent sources.
Tasha Saecker, ... Read More
Let's Hear It For Dr. Seuss!
Thursday January 10, 2008
If you're like me, you grew up with Dr. Seuss and his books, and now you are sharing his books with your children. The story of Dr. Seuss, whose ... Read More
National Year of Reading Announced
Wednesday January 9, 2008
Today, Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Education Secretary Ed Balls announced the launch of the National Year of Reading in England. According to the 10 Downing St. news room, "The ... Read More
Upcoming Movies Based on Children's Books
Monday January 7, 2008
On February 15th, the movie version of The Spiderwick Chronicles will be released. On March 14th, Horton Hears A Who!, the movie version of one of my favorite books by ... Read More
Author Jacqueline Wilson Honored
Saturday January 5, 2008
I was pleased to see a familiar name on the UK's New Year 2008 Honours List. Jacqueline Wilson, who is both one of the most popular authors of children's ... Read More
Jon Scieszka National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature
Friday January 4, 2008
Today, the Librarian of Congress, James H. Billington, appointed children's book author Jon Scieszka as the first National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. According to the Library of Congress news ... Read More
Happy New Year!
Tuesday January 1, 2008
By the time you read this, it will probably be 2008 where you live. Happy New Year! If you're looking for a way to celebrate the winter season, try ... Read More