September 18, 2013

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Gaiman’s ‘Fortunately, the Milk’ and Other Fun Fiction | JLG’s On the Radar

Fortunately the Milk

New baby sisters, substitute teachers, and friends (even if it’s a bowling ball) are frequent themes in short novels for young readers. Favorite authors such as Karen English and Andrea Cheng deliver new titles in popular series, while Neil Gaiman and Mal Peet (who usually write for older readers) provide humor and thought-provoking storytelling for kids who are getting comfortable reading on their own. The following titles selected by the editors of Junior Library Guild are just the ticket.

Weekly Reviews: Alex Winners Redux

Weekly Reviews: Alex Winners Redux

And speaking of Alex Award winners, today we have two more reviews of novels by previous winners. Neil Gaiman is one of those magical writers who seems to be able to write for any age level, with a Newbery Award under his belt, popular graphic novels for teens and adults, and two Alex Award winning [...]

Fusenews: You’re freaking me out, Colin!

Fusenews: You’re freaking me out, Colin!

I don’t think I’ll shock anyone out there when I reveal that I adore webcomic artist Kate Beaton’s work more than life itself.  This past Christmas my husband and I exchanged identical gifts that both turned out to be Hark, A Vagrant! calendars for the coming year.  The fact that I ever got a chance [...]

A Children’s Book Fever Dream: Compounding Awesome Upon Awesome

There are some days when you are so utterly floored by delight that all you can do is throw up your hands and say to the universe, “I’m out!”  That was yesterday.  I’m out, folks.  I hit the top.  It’s all downhill from here.  And I’m so young!  It’s sad when you peak at 34. [...]

‘Nerdfighters’ Sell Out Carnegie Hall to See John and Hank Green Plus Special Guests

Carnegie Hall - John and Hank Green signing small - credit Andrea Fischman

New York City’s Carnegie Hall hosted bestselling YA author John Green and his brother Hank this week at “An Evening of Awesome,” a special performance to a sold-out crowd. The event, which featured numerous special guests and a surprise appearance by Neil Gaiman, was lived-streamed through a special partnership with Tumblr.

More Good Gaiman News: Sandman Returns

Photo: Kimberly Butler

In a recorded video message at Comic-Con in San Diego last week, the Newbery-winning author says he plans to return to comic books with a “Sandman” miniseries, drawn byBatwoman artist J. H. Williams III and published by DC Comics’ Vertigo imprint.