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Notes on January 2014
In January… …Caldecott winners Jon Klassen and Chris Raschka interviewed each other. The pair posed questions to each other in the third annual Caldecott Conversation. …we learned that books can be used for more than reading. Especially when your car is stuck. …What Does the Fox Say? influenced the world of children’s lit. The Children’s [...]
The 2014 Youth Media Awards: Things I Love
I love Philadelphia. I love that they have something called “artisan grilled cheese” there. I loved discussing picture books with 14 other people who care deeply and are as knowledgeable as the day is long. I loved making “The Calls”. I love that the phone we used to make “The Calls” had a random orange [...]
The Kate Connection: DiCamillo Talks About her Role as National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature
Award-winning author Kate DiCamillo talks about her plans for her new role as National Ambassador, her advice on creating an environment to foster young readers, and more in this candid conversation with Travis Jonker.
Gallery: These Picture Books Have Secrets
2013 was a stellar year for book cases – the paper or cloth that covers the actual boards of a hardcover book. There were all manner of creative illustrations and debossing going on. Before I clear out my 2013 shelves, I thought we could take a look at the books that have secrets under their [...]
2014 Caldecott Comment Card
It was an honor to be a member of the 2014 Caldecott committee. I’m thrilled with our choices. Now that the winners have been announced, I want to know what you think. Go ahead and share in the comments. What choices are you happy with? What did we miss?
See You at ALA Midwinter
I’m headed off to the ALA Midwinter Meeting. This time around I’m a member of the Caldecott committee, and I can’t wait to get down to business. See you bright and early Monday morning for the announcement of the Caldecott, Newbery, and the rest of the Youth Media Awards. Also, if you have any socks [...]
Watch the 2014 Newbery and Caldecott Announcement Live!
In a mere week the biggest awards in children’s literature will be dished out in Philadelphia. The Newbery and Caldecott medals are just the tip of the iceberg at the ALA Youth Media Awards. I’ll be in attendance and am excited as all get out. But those in faraway locales can take part too. You [...]
Link Du Jour: Authors and Illustrators for Your Ears
Are you aware of The Book Report with JJK? Author-illustrator Jarrett J. Krosoczka (Lunch Lady) interviews a who’s who of prominent children’s literature folks. Yolen, dePaola, Carle, Pilkey – the list is long and star-studded. I’ve seen plenty of mention of it, but never actually heard it. The show is on satellite radio, you see (Sirius [...]
One Star Review Guess Who? (#16)
Can you guess the classic children’s book by its scathing one-star review on Goodreads or Amazon?
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