School Library Journal speaks with Caldecott award-winning illustrator Paul O. Zelinsky as the 75th anniversary of the Medal approaches. Zelinsky discusses his working process, the awards ceremony, and “the call.”
Interview: Caldecott Medal and Honor winner Paul O. Zelinsky talks with SLJ
By on November 15, 2012 1 Comment
Second Annual Picture Book Month Kicks off in November
By on October 29, 2012 2 Comments
Librarians, authors and illustrators are gearing up for Picture Book Month in November. Events and activities include daily postings to the Picture Book Month site by authors and illustrators like Chris Raschka and Paul O. Zeinsky. School libraries will be featuring Mock Caldecotts and author visits.
On the Radar: Top Picks from the Editors at Junior Library Guild: Scary Stories for Elementary Souls
By on October 26, 2012 1 Comment
It’s the day before Halloween and things that go bump in the night are high on everyone’s reading list. Even at the age of five kids ask, “Where are the scary books?” Of course, their definition of scary differs widely from our fifth graders. So for those kids whose idea of frightening fare is a talking pumpkin, haunted cupcake, or plotting carrots, these books are perfect.
