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Masters of Informational Picture Books | SLJ Day of Dialog 2013

By on June 18, 2013 Leave a Comment
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Attendees of SLJ’s annual Day of Dialog received an information boost from the pre-BEA event’s first panel of authors and illustrators. Moderated by Kathleen T. Isaacs, author of Picturing the World: Informational Picture Books for Children, the lively discussion offered Jim Arnosky, Jennifer Berne, Elisha Cooper, Thomas Gonzalez, and Jonah Winter the chance to share with librarians more about their creative processes, who they write for, and why they choose to create nonfiction for young readers.

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Judy and Lawrence Blume, Amy Jo Johnson at World Premiere of ‘Tiger Eyes’ Film

By on June 10, 2013 Leave a Comment
Director and co-writer Lawrence Blume, author and co-writer Judy Blume, and actress Amy Jo Johnson (Gwen Wexler) answer questions after screening of Tiger Eyes, the first motion picture adaptation of the author's novels.

On June 7, Tiger Eyes premiered in select theaters nationwide and was released simultaneously on Video On Demand and iTunes. Co-written by Judy and Lawrence, who also directed, this film is the first adaptation of one of the iconic author’s novels. Actress Amy Jo Johnson joined the Blumes in a Q & A session with the audience at the movie’s premiere at the AMC Theaters in Times Square, New York City.

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David Wiesner on Visual Storytelling | video

By on June 10, 2013 Leave a Comment
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Simply put, “The pictures tell the story,” says David Wiesner. The three-time Caldecott Medal winner Wiesner shared his thoughts on visual storytelling,—along with fellow panelists, Lizi Boyd, Oliver Jeffers, Matt Phelan, and Chris Raschka—at SLJ’s 2013 Day of Dialog held May 29 at Columbia University.

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Masters of Real-World Horror | SLJ Day of Dialog 2013

By on June 5, 2013 Leave a Comment
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A panel of YA authors shared with nearly 250 children’s librarians what inspired them to write about “tough stuff” at SLJ’s annual pre-BEA Day of Dialog event. Moderated by Karyn Silverman—SLJ blogger and librarian and educational technology department chair of the Little Red School House & Elisabeth Irwin High School—the panel’s discussion flowed from dark to light, touching on topics such as school shootings and Nazi Germany.

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What’s On Your Summer Reading List? | Authors Tell All

By on June 4, 2013 1 Comment
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Once again, we queried some of our favorite children’s and young adult authors about their summer reading lists. Take a peek to see what Kevin Henkes, Candace Fleming, and Tom Angleberger will be diving into this vacation season.

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Matt Phelan on Visual Storytelling in Graphic Novels (Video) | SLJ Day of Dialog 2013

By on June 4, 2013 1 Comment
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From a scratchy nib pen to splatter from a toothbrush, author illustrator Matt Phelan describes the special quality he derives from using traditional media in this clip recorded at School Library Journal’s Day of Dialog.

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Holly Black Shares a Poem | SLJ Day of Dialog 2013

By on June 2, 2013 Leave a Comment
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In a charming keynote, bestselling author Holly Black shared a poem that she wrote in seventh grade, to the hysterics of the audience at School Library Journal’s annual event held during BookExpo America.

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Masters of Visual Storytelling | SLJ Day of Dialog 2013

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Author/illustrators Lizi Boyd, Oliver Jeffers, Matt Phelan, Chris Raschka, and David Wiesner spoke about picture books and the art of visual storytelling at SLJ’s annual Day of Dialog event this week. The panel was moderated by kid lit specialist and storyteller Rita Auerbach.

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Sharing the Love: Librarians, Authors Talk Kid Lit | SLJ Day of Dialog 2013

By on June 2, 2013 1 Comment
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More than 20 popular children’s book authors and illustrators were invited guests at SLJ’s annual Day of Dialog event on May 29 in New York City. There, they joined their publishers and about 250 children’s librarians for a daylong discussion and celebration of the latest releases and trends in children’s literature.

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Masters of Middle School Drama and Trauma | SLJ Day of Dialog 2013

By on May 31, 2013 Leave a Comment
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From tragic turning points to budding first love, some of the most talented and up-and-coming authors for the middle grade audience shared their insights on the writing process, connection to their intended audience, and how humor plays a part in all of their works at SLJ’s annual Day of Dialog, held at Columbia University’s Faculty House on May 29.

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Rally for NYC Public Libraries; Christopher Awards Gala

By on May 24, 2013 Leave a Comment
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NYC Councilmembers and other library supporters gathered on the steps of City Hall to protest proposed cuts to library funding. Warren St. John and Jo S. Kittinger were both presented with Christopher Awards on May 23.

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Picture Book About Islam Ignites Twitter Battle

By on May 23, 2013 5 Comments
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Children’s book author and former teacher Kate Messner has always had a passion for sharing books with kids, so when she recommended Hena Khan’s Golden Domes and Silver Lanternsto her Twitter followers for its portrayal of Islam, she did not expect the backlash she received. A few days after the original message, someone who does not follow her on Twitter replied with the below, continuing an intense multiday exchange with her about what he believes to be “the real Islam.”

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Author/Illustrator Bernard Waber, Lyle the Crocodile Creator, Dies at 91

By on May 20, 2013 2 Comments
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Author/illustrator Bernard Waber, creator of the iconic character Lyle the crocodile and more than two dozen picture books for children, died on May 16 after a long illness. He was 88.

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Tiger Eyes Set to Sparkle on the Big Screen: Betsy Bird Talks to Judy and Lawrence Blume

By on May 15, 2013 Leave a Comment
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Tiger Eyes, the 1998 book by Judy Blume, is about to become a major motion picture, the first feature film adaptation of Blume’s work. Elizabeth Bird talks to Blume and her son, Lawrence Blume, about their collaboration on the film.

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The Debut: Evan Roskos’s ‘Dr. Bird’s Advice for Sad Poets’

By on May 14, 2013 Leave a Comment
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Author Evan Roskos digs deep into real-life adolescent issues in Dr. Bird’s Advice for Sad Poets , including high school expulsion, self-abuse, stalking, and cliques. SLJTeen talked to Roskos about his emotionally moving and ultimately redemptive debut YA novel.

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Author Michael Dahl Celebrates “Educators Day” at Minor League Baseball Game

By on May 10, 2013 Leave a Comment
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Author Michael Dahl helped give away hundreds of copies of his new picture book Goodnight Baseball (Capstone, 2013) on “Educators Day” at a Saint Paul Saints baseball game on May 9. The day is exclusively for teachers and students, and was the first exhibition game of the minor league baseball team this season.

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Highlights Foundation Creates James Cross Giblin Scholarship

By on May 10, 2013 1 Comment
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The Highlights Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to excellence in children’s literature, has announced its creation of James Cross Giblin Scholarship, which aims to honor the talents, contributions, and generosity of the acclaimed children’s author, editor, and publisher.

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Fredrick McKissack, Half of Award-Winning Writing Team, Dies at 73

By on May 3, 2013 Leave a Comment
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Fredrick L. McKissack, who with his wife Patricia wrote more than a hundred books for children capturing the black American experience, died on April 28 from heart failure. He was 73. The McKissacks’ collaboration led to numerous awards, including the Coretta Scott King (CSK) Award and the Jane Addams Children’s Book Award.

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Student Library Volunteers at Cantiague Elementary; Author/Illustrator William Low Visits NYC School

By on May 3, 2013 Leave a Comment
A group of fifth graders in Jericho, NY help Cantiague Elementary's school librarian Lorraine Tedesco by adding labels to new books

A group of fifth graders in Jericho, NY help Cantiague Elementary’s school librarian Lorraine Tedesco by adding labels to new books.

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The Power of Pictures: A Visit with Bryan Collier

By on May 1, 2013 Leave a Comment
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On the heels of being named the recipient of the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award yet again, this time for I , Too, Am America, prolific illustrator/author Bryan Collier invited us into his home and studio in Hudson Valley, NY, for a tour and interview about his life and art.

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