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The barcode – oh clawmark of capitalism! Oh mandatory stain of consumerism! Oh ruiner of book jackets! But, soft! what light through yonder window breaks? Books with creative barcode placements, restoring my faith in art and design! Previously . . . Gallery: The Art of the Picture Book Barcode Gallery: The Art of the Picture […]
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We’ve got breaking news from Comic-Con International in San Diego this afternoon: Oni Press has just announced Dewdrop, a new graphic novel for young readers by, Katie O’Neill, the creator of Princess, Princess, The Tea Dragon Society, and Aquicorn Cove. It has a very classic structure: As a group of water-dwelling animals get ready for […]
Can you guess the classic children’s book by its scathing one-star review on Goodreads or Amazon? Unlikeable, flat, contrived, and joyless. This is for fans of snuff flicks and Dickens. I blame Godard. Click here for the answer. Why do I share these? Click here. Previously . . . One Star Review Guess Who (#1) […]
I like a dead pet book with good practical advice, some honestly touching moments, and, yes, a bit of humor. A book like The End of Something Wonderful: A Practical Guide to a Backyard Funeral by Stephanie V.W. Lucianovic. Euphemisms and platitudes can take a hike. This book proves that there’s more than one way to funeral.
The announcement of the 2020 Newbery Medal is 6 months away. Readers of the Heavy Medal Mock Newbery blog have identified 64 titles from the first half of the year that just might be contenders!
A middle grade graphic novel reader shares some of their favorite graphic novels.
Imagine an instructional partner who could act as: a lifeline for students and parents for whom English is not a first language a friendly support system for your emerging readers and your students with learning differences a coach who presents the availability of individual reading environment choices and encourages independence a collaborator who amplifies the […]
I’m always curious how illustrators choose to depict the sun. How can they solve the problem of making something so common look beautiful and unique? I decided to start collecting suns on Instagram using the hashtag #illustratorsun. Click here to see what I have so far. Oh, and it turns out, I’m not alone with […]
As a librarian for many years, I've often changed my mind about various topics. Today, I'm rethinking 3D printers in the public library.
In this unique kinda sorta adaptation of the new Spider-Man movie, Calliope Glass, Andrew Kolb and Spidey give kids a tour of Europe...or at least the parts of Europe the film is set in.
Children find great comfort in absolutes. That which is right and that which is wrong. But the world we live in is filled with gray. It's chock full of different perspectives and points of view. So kids would do well to learn how to consider something, whether it's a number, a time of day, or a snowy sky, from a multitude of angles. A list of 2019 books for our times.
Author Jennifer A. Nielsen shares tips with how libraries and librarians can help nourish creative writing in the teens they serve.
Action Lab Entertainment and Dark Horse Comics have books featured in the picks from this week's new releases.
Previously… ‘And You Shall Know Me by My Twitter Bio’ (#1) ‘And You Shall Know Me by My Twitter Bio’ (#2) ‘And You Shall Know Me by My Twitter Bio’ (#3) ‘And You Shall Know Me by My Twitter Bio’ (#4) ‘And You Shall Know Me by My Twitter Bio’ (#5) ‘And You Shall Know […]
For those of you prone to creating displays based on current events, why not consider a Black Mermaid Magic round-up of all the books in your library that apply? Tell ya what. I'll make it easy on you. Here are the titles you can consider including.
The Teen shares her post it note reviews of Dig and The Year We Fell from Space by A. S. King
A teen reader tells you in their own words why they like the works of YA author A. S. King.
We've got breaking news this Monday morning: Snoopy is going to Mars in the latest Peanuts original graphic novel from BOOM! Studios.
The barcode – oh clawmark of capitalism! Oh mandatory stain of consumerism! Oh ruiner of book jackets! But, soft! what light through yonder window breaks? Books with creative barcode placements, restoring my faith in art and design! Previously . . . Gallery: The Art of the Picture Book Barcode Gallery: The Art of the Picture […]
Lists of "classic" picture books are often white white white, with the occasional racist inclusion. That's why I'm always on the lookout for picture books from the past that could be deemed "classic" and come from a variety of different perspectives and voices. When it occurred to me the other day that we hadn't done Stevie yet on this show, I was a little mad at myself. It wasn't that we hadn't done a Steptoe before (see: Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters) but this was the book that put the man on the map.
Time for more summer fun with our preview of B&V Friends Jumbo Comics Digest #272! This month’s digest features not one but two new stories in the classic style, and we have a taste of both as well as a complete older story to enjoy!
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A Fuse #8 Production
Elizabeth Bird
Good Comics for Kids
Brigid Alverson, Robin Brenner, Lori Henderson, Esther Keller, Michael May, J. Caleb Mozzocco, Mike Pawuk, Scott Robins, & Eva Volin
Heavy Medal: A Mock Newbery Blog
Steven Engelfried, Sharon McKellar, & Roxanne Hsu Feldman
Neverending Search
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Teen Librarian Toolbox
Karen Jensen, Heather Booth, Robin Willis, & Amanda MacGregor
The Classroom Bookshelf
Mary Ann Cappiello, Erika Thulin Dawes, Grace Enriquez, & Katie Cunningham
The Yarn
Travis Jonker & Colby Sharp
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