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“I Verse You”
Head-to-head competition in literature isn’t anything new, but the idea of pitting two characters/things against each other in the title of a book is a continuing trend in children’s literature (and perhaps literature in general). While it’s far from the first book to bring out the “vs.”, I think the book that really helped put [...]
#Headoverthere for #Holdshelf
What books are kids putting on hold in libraries around the country? The February #Holdshelf gallery at Watch. Connect. Read. has the answers. Click here to have a look.
Nonfiction Monday: The Scraps Book by Lois Elhert
The Scraps Book: Notes from a Colorful Life By Lois Ehlert Beach Lane Books (Simon & Schuster) ISBN: 9781442435711 $17.99 Grades K-5 In Stores Find it at: Schuler Books | Your Library If you’re thinking of challenging an illustrator to an autobiography-off, just don’t. Oh, you already did it? Look, there’s no shame in bending [...]
Authors: Sorry I Butchered Your Song
I don’t have what you’d call a good singing voice. I don’t mind flexing the tin pipes in front of kids at all, but not all story time singing is created equal. As I see it, there are three different kinds of songs you will encounter in children’s books. Here they are, ranked by the [...]
Books on Film: John Green on Making Things
While John Green writes books that are for an older audience than I typically cover, I’m fascinated by the guy like everyone else. I came across this video yesterday that only adds to my appreciation. Mr. Green gives a talk at his alma mater on making things that is entirely worth your time.
Review: Brimsby’s Hats by Andrew Prahin
Brimsby’s Hats By Andrew Prahin Simon & Schuster ISBN: 9781442481473 $15.99 Grades K-2 In Stores *Best New Book* Find it at: Schuler Books | Your Library Oh the fine line books must walk. Or should I say lines. The line between contemplative and boring. The line between quirky and precious. The line between charming and [...]
#Holdshelf Thither
The monthly round-up of books on hold at libraries around the country is back. This time around Watch. Connect. Read. is hosting. You want in? Snap a photo or make a vine. Email it to mrschureads @ gmail dot com. Tweet a picture. Please include #HoldShelf and @MrSchuReads in your tweet. Please send your submission [...]
Recap: Anderson’s Children’s Literature Breakfast 2014
The wake up. There aren’t many things that will get me up this early, but the 12th annual Children’s Literature Breakfast put on by Anderson’s Bookshop is one of them. Click here for my 2013 recap Click here for my 2012 recap Click here for my 2011 recap The plan: wake up, get on the [...]
An Argument with Myself: An ALSC Graphic Novel Award
Here we go again, Travis. An ALSC graphic novel award? I hate to tell you this, but you’re beating a dead horse. Yeah, I know. A Fuse #8 Production had an excellent post talking about a graphic/illustrated novel award. Educating Alice had a great post (with a different perspective) too – but that was almost [...]
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