Elizabeth's Children's Books Blog May 2008 Archive

Author Jane Yolen, the award-winning author of more several hundred children’s books, is spotlighted in a Newsweek feature, A Life in Books, in which Yolen shares the five books that ... Read More

If you're looking for children’s books that feature strong female characters, you’ll be interested in the Amelia Bloomer Project reading list. The Project recognizes notable children's books with its annual ... Read More

What's new in children's books? What are the bestselling books? Are more movie versions of children's books coming? Which ones? In order to keep you up-to-date on some of the ... Read More

Memorial Day weekend is a time for family and remembrance. If you are looking for a children's picture book about remembering those who died in war, I recommend The Wall, by ... Read More

One of the fastest ways to obtain an annotated list of children's books based on your child's reading level and interests is to make your own. Did you know ... Read More

If you are looking for bargain books, now's the time. During the summer, many grocery store chains and bookstores carry low-cost paperback editions of award-winning children's chapter books. ... Read More

Lee & Low Books, an independent publisher of children's books with multicultural themes, is accepting entries through October 31, 2008, for its ninth annual New Voices Award competition. According ... Read More

While I still think the children's picture book Oh, the Places You'll Go! by Dr. Seuss makes a great graduation gift, there are some other children's books that I ... Read More

When I attended a baby shower, I was pleased to see several Mother Goose and other children's books given as presents. Mother Goose rhymes are very appealing to young children. ... Read More

Author L. Frank Baum was born on May 15, 1856. His children's book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was published in 1900. Since then, it has become a classic. According ... Read More

Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), the largest nonprofit literacy organization in the United States, invites everyone to celebrate Reading Is Fun Week. In addition to its literacy programs across the ... Read More

If your 'tweens and teens loved Jeff Kinney's Diary of a Wimpy Kid and it sequel Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules, they'll be delighted to know that there ... Read More

Celebrate Children's Book Week May 12-18. For the first time (and from now on), Children's Book Week is being celebrated in May rather than November. Here are some ... Read More

The Notable Australian Children's Books site listed in my Notable Children's Books directory now includes the 2008 list. While the 2008 list of children's books recognized by the Children's Book ... Read More

Have you ever thought of children's books as Mother's Day gifts? It can be hard to find the perfect Mother’s Day gift for a beloved mother or grandmother. Sometimes, ... Read More

Are you looking for good books for your teenager? The Michael L. Printz Award is an annual award that honors the best book written for young adults in the previous ... Read More

Did you know that it's Teacher Appreciation Week? It's the perfect time to thank a teacher who has had a positive impact on your child's life. If you'd like to ... Read More

Celebrate Jewish Heritage Week, May 4-10, with Children's Books About Jewish Life and Culture. Learn about the Sydney Taylor Book Awards (current winners), created "to encourage the publication of outstanding ... Read More

If you are looking for children's books that promote peace and understanding, take a look at the children’s books honored annually by the Jane Addams Peace Association (JAPA) through its ... Read More