SLJ contributing editor Rocco Staino and children’s book expert Anita Silvey at the Eric Carle Honors Gala in New York City on September 20. The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art honors several authors and illustrators every year.
Pictures of the Week: ‘Molly by Golly! The Legend of Molly Williams, American’s First Female Firefighter’ Book Launch Party
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Author Dianne Ochiltree and Fire Captain Susan Peterson, the first female firefighter in Sarasota, FL, at a book launch party for Molly by Golly! The Legend of Molly Williams, America’s First Female Firefighter (Calkins Creek, 2012).
Pictures of the Week: Storytelling in Central Park
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Jeslyn and Ben Wheeless performing stories and songs at the Hans Christian Andersen statue in Central Park. In its 57th year, Storytelling at the Statue is a free program that is held every Saturday from 11am to 12pm, from June through the end of September.
Pictures of the Week: Fairfield Public Library
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Children’s Librarian, Cindy Barich & Deputy Town Librarian, Nancy Coriaty (l. to. r.) prepare for the Kick-Off of the Library Olympic Scavenger Hunt at Fairfield Public Library, CT.
Pictures of the Week: Family Place Workshop in Goleta, CA
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The Goleta Library in Goleta, CA, part of the Santa Barbara Public Library System, celebrated a Family Place Workshop on June 1. Hunter Tattle explores his artisitic talent at a fingerpainting activity.
Pictures of the Week
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Author Libba Bray and SLJ Reviews Assistant Editor, Shelley Diaz at The Diviners BookExpo America party.
Pictures of the Week, May 25, 2012
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Author N.D. Wilson with actor Joel Courtney, best known for his leading role in the 2011 J. J. Abrams film Super 8. Courtney, a huge fan of the Ashtown series, starred in the 2011 trailer for the series and sat down to discuss Wilson’s forthcoming book The Drowned Vault (Random, 2012).
