Children’s Books and More for February
- National African American History Month / Black History Month
- The Coretta Scott King Book Awards and the Winners - Background information and honorees
- I Have a Dream - By Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with dramatic paintings by Kadir Nelson, a picture book based on excerpts from Dr. King's historic speech, along with a CD of the speech
- Book Review: Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans - Written and illustrated by Kadir Nelson
- Book Review: Ruth and the Green Book - Fascinating historical fiction in picture book format
- Book Review: Freedom on the Menu: The Greensboro Sit-Ins - A detailed Author's Note adds to the interest
- Book Review: Let It Shine: Stories of Black Women Freedom Fighters - Ten biographies by Andrea Davis Pinkney, each illustrated with a stylized portrait, with allegorical elements, by Stephen Alcorn
- Book Review: Portraits of African-American Heroes - Intriguing nonfiction book about 20 men and women, spanning the 19th-21st centuries
- Best Books About African American Freedom Fighters - Directory of recommended children's books
- Book Review: My People - Poem by Langston Hughes illustrated with dramatic photography by Charles R. Smith, Jr.
- Book Review: Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - Picture book by Doreen Rappaport, illustrated with powerful mixed media collages by Bryan Collier
- Library Lovers’ Month
- Save Money at Your Public Library Great (and free) resources
- Book Review: The Librarian of Basra: A True Story from Iraq - Nonfiction picture book
- Book Review: Tomas and the Library Lady - Picture book about the impact of a librarian on a boy's life, written by Pat Mora, illustrated by Raul Colón
- Book Review: The Boy Who Was Raised by Librarians - Funny and affectionate look at the value of libraries and libraries in this picture book by Carla Morris, illustrated by Brad Snead
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February 1 - Birthday of Author Jerry Spinelli
- Stargirl - Award-winning novel for ages 10 to young teens about responding to bullying and peer pressure
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February 1 - Birthday of Poet Langston Hughes
- Book Review: My People - Sepia-toned portraits by photographer Charles R. Smith, Jr. give added meaning to the poem by Langston Hughes
- February 2 - Groundhog Day
- Book Review: Groundhog Day Facts about this winter event in picture book format
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February 5 – Birthday of David Wiesner
- The 2007 Randolph Caldecott Medal - Awarded to David Wiesner for Flotsam
- February 7 - Birthday of Author Laura Ingalls Wilder
- Recommended Biographies of Laura Ingalls Wilder - Biographies for a variety of reading levels
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February 8 – Birthday of Anne Rockwell
- 100 Days of School - One of a number of picture books about Mrs. Madoff’s elementary school class by Anne Rockwell, with illustrations by Lizzy Rockwell
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February 10 – Birthday of E.L. Konigsburg
- Jennifer, Hecate, Macbeth, William McKinley, and me, Elizabeth - A Newbery Honor book, a gentle novel for ages 7-10
- February 10 - Chinese New Year / Lunar New Year
- Children's Books About the Chinese New Year / Lunar New Year - Picture books set in several different countries
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February 11 – Birthday of Author and Illustrator Mo Willems
- The Elephant and Piggie Series - All about Mo Willems’ series for beginning readers
- I Broke My Trunk - Book review of award-winning Elephant and Piggie book
- Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed - Guide Picks: Best Illustrated Children's Books of 2009
- February 11 - Birthday of Author and Poet Jane Yolen
- An Interview with Jane Yolen - Author of 200+ books for children
- Book Review: Owl Moon by Jane Yolen - Award-winning picture book
- Book Review: An Egret's Day poetry book by Jane Yolen, with photographs by Jason Stemple, plus factual information about egrets
- Book Review: The Mary Celeste: An Unsolved Mystery From History - Entertaining historical fiction in picture book format by Jane Yolen and Elisabet Yolen Stemple.
- February 12 - Abraham Lincoln born on this day in 1809.
- The Lincolns: A Scrapbook Look at Abraham and Mary - Nonfiction book by Candace Fleming
- Children's Books About Abraham Lincoln - Five recommended illustrated books
- February 14 - Valentine’s Day
- Book Review: Somebody Loves You, Mr. Hatch - Heartwarming picture book
- Guess How Much I Love You - The Pop-Up Edition
- Recommended Children’s Books for Valentine’s Day - Picture books and books for beginning readers
- Best Valentine’s Day Board Books - 3 books, 3 characters kids love
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February 14 – Birthday of Illustrator Paul O. Zelinsky
- Z is for Moose - Funny alphabet story by Kelly Bingham, illustrated by Zelinsky
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February 15 – Birthday of Norman Bridwell
- Norman Bridwell’s Clifford Collection - 50th Anniversary Edition
- February 18 - Birthday of Author Barbara Jossee
- Book Review: Papa, Do You Love Me? - Picture book by Barbara M. Jossee, illustrated by Barbara Lavallee
- February 19 - Birthday of Jeff Kinney, Creator of Diary of a Wimpy Kid series
- Fast Facts About the Wimpy Kid Books - Publication information, brief overview
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February 19 – Birth Date of Louis Slobodkin
- The Hundred Dresses - Short children’s novel about bullying by Eleanor Estes, illustrated by Louis Slobodkin
- February 24 - Birthday of Wilhelm Carl Grimm
- Grimm’s Fairy Tales and Other Versions - Article about the brother Grimm and what are known as Grimm's fairy tales.
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February 28 – Birthday of Lemony Snicket
- Who is Lemony Snicket? – All about the author of A Series of Unfortunate Events
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February 28 – Birthday of Author Megan McDonald
- Interview with Megan McDonald - Author of the popular Judy Moody series and Stink series.
