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.
Matt Phelan on Visual Storytelling in Graphic Novels (Video) | SLJ Day of Dialog 2013
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Photos from the Floor at BookExpo of America 2013
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The publishing industry’s BookExpo of America took place from May 30 to June 1. An annual gathering of authors, publishers, booksellers, and of course librarians, it held signings, panels, and events at the Javits Center in New York City.
Holly Black Shares a Poem | SLJ Day of Dialog 2013
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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.
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.
Sharing the Love: Librarians, Authors Talk Kid Lit | SLJ Day of Dialog 2013
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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.
Bean, Rowell, Byrd win 2013 Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards
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Jonathan Bean’s Building our House, Rainbow Rowell’s Eleanor & Park, and Robert Byrd’s Electric Ben: The Amazing Life and Times of Benjamin Franklin have been named the winners of the 2013 Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards, revealed today at BookExpo America.
Masters of Middle School Drama and Trauma | SLJ Day of Dialog 2013
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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.
School Library Journal 2013 Day of Dialog Lineup
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Here’s the complete schedule for the annual event held Wednesday, May 29 at Columbia University, Faculty House. The 2013 gathering of publishers, authors, and librarians held in conjunction with BookExpo America features keynoters Kevin Henkes and Holly Black.
NYC Librarians Glean Tips, from Tech to Collection Development, at DOE’s ‘Exploratorium’
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In addition to a tour of the New York Public Library’s 42nd Street landmark building and some shoptalk, attendees at NYC’s Exploratorium were treated to workshops on topics ranging from instructional strategies to databases to collection development conducted by educators and publishing professionals.
Galley Guide | Go Inside BookExpo
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The doors to the exhibit halls at BookExpo America (BEA), one of the biggest shows of the year, open on May 30, and School Library Journal has prepared a special free guidebook, the 2013 BEA Guide to ARCs & Signings, for its readers.
Texas Two-Step, or Conference Hopping in the Lone Star State | IRA, TLA 2013
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From San Antonio to Fort Worth, literacy educators and librarians converged on Texas last week to celebrate books and reading.
Get ‘Em Ready! Oakville Public Library’s Fourth Annual Real Life University & College Fair
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On Saturday, February 23, 2013, Oakville (ON) Public Library held the Real Life University & College Fair, the fourth of its kind since 2010. As I told one of my colleagues, “I love my job because of events like this and all the amazing young adults with whom I get to work!” I know that many of you share this very sentiment, too.
Children’s Librarians, Architects of Dreams | SLJ’s Public Library Think Tank
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“The power of books is profound, but power does start in the children’s room. When we connect children with books…we are introducing them to the world,” says Pam Sandlian Smith, director of Colorado’s Anythink Libraries and opening keynote speaker at our first Public Library Leadership Think Tank on Friday. Among the day’s emerging themes: dreaming big, collaboration, innovation, creating community, and believing in the power of kids (and kids’ librarians) to change the world.
Photos: SLJ’s 2013 Public Library Leadership Think Tank
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Check out images from the SLJ 2013 Public Library Leadership Think Tank, our first leadership event dedicated to those working in children’s services in public libraries.
Hear Matt de la Peña’s Keynote | SLJ’s Public Library Think Tank
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As a self-described nonreader, Matt de la Peña could never have imagined as a kid that books would play an important role in his life. But key encounters with libraries and, more importantly, librarians, who actively sought to engage him, helped open a new world to de la Peña. The author of novels for young adults, including Ball Don’t Lie and Mexican Whiteboy, de la Peña recounted his “path to books” in the closing keynote of SLJ’s Public Library Leadership Think Tank, held April 5 at the New York Public Library.
Pictures of the Week: Lemony Snicket and Jon Klassen at Book Launch Party for ‘The Dark’
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Lemony Snicket (also known as Daniel Handler) and Jon Klassen at a Book Launch Party for their new picture book, The Dark.
NCAC Film Fest Celebrates Free Expression
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A host of teen filmmakers were on hand this Saturday at the New York Film Academy for Youth Voices Uncensored, a screening of the winners of The National Coalition Against Censorship’s Youth Free Expression Project’s film contest, which tackled the topic of book banning.
Children’s Book Art Auction at BEA | News Bites
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Mark your calendars for May 29 for an exciting children’s book art silent auction and reception taking place at BookExpo America in New York City. The American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression (ABFFE) and the ABC Children’s Group at the American Booksellers Association will use the funds raised to support the Kids’ Right to Read Project (KRRP) and Banned Book Week.
TEDxTeen 2013: ‘The Audacity of whY’
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Chelsea Clinton and a group of teens that included a blind pianist, a citizen scientist, and a social media strategist gathered at the Scholastic global world headquarters in New York City on March 16 for the fourth annual TEDxTeen event. This year’s theme “The Audacity of whY” focused on the power of Generation Y.
Pictures of the Week: McDaniel College Awards Maryland Teachers Librarianship Scholarships; the Opening Night of Girls Write Now’s Reading Series
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McDaniel College awards librarianship scholarships to twelve teachers working in underserved areas of Maryland; a presentation from the opening night of Girls Write Now’s reading series.
