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Notes on October 2013
In October… …Hervé Tullet was my pen pal. We now know for sure that Mr. Tullet is a good guy as well as being a great artist. I was surprised and excited that the Press Here creator was game to take part in an illustrated interview. To be honest, I really didn’t want it to [...]
#Holdshelf: October 2013
Let’s take a peek behind the curtain, shall we? Here's what's on hold at John Schumacher's school library.
Getting the Cheese Touch on Halloween
While posting my Holes book cover costume from a few years back has become my Halloween tradition, I thought I’d share what I actually wore yesterday: It was fun to see student reactions, which ranged from “Hi Spongebob!” to “Ahh! Stay away! Cheese touch!”. Another Halloween in the books. (Credit to my wife, Allison, for [...]
Gallery: The New York Times 10 Best Illustrated Children’s Books of 2013
That’s right, it’s officially “Best” season. And we’re kicking things off with a list that I look forward to each year – The New York Times 10 Best Illustrated Children’s Books. The list was announced yesterday (official press release) and as usual, it’s a beautiful and diverse group of books. Let’s meet the class of 2013. [...]
Morning Notes: The Comic Defender Edition
WHERE FOR ART THOU? I think any self-respecting children’s literature fan is going to be with me on this, but I believe the world may not need a board book version of Romeo & Juliet. Trimming the classics down to board book size is on the rise. Click here to read. A RARE PRIZE Do [...]
Review: Wild by Emily Hughes
Wild By Emily Hughes Flying Eye Books ISBN: 9781909263086 $16.95 Grades K-2 In Stores *Best New Book* Find it at: Schuler Books | Your Library When I was a kid, we had a cat for a week. Things did not end well. He was a gift from my great aunt, who said he was half [...]
The World’s Best Birthday Card
On a scale of 1-10 (with 10 being the best), how cool is this Where’s Waldo birthday card for my nephew? *Note* Acceptable answers are 10 or 11 (Special post credit to my wife, Allison, who found this card at Target.)
Bring Out Your #Holdshelf Pictures!
It’s time once again for #Holdshelf, the monthly roundup hosted by 100 Scope Notes and Watch. Connect. Read. The concept is simple – share a picture of the books on hold at your library. It’s a visual representation of the books kids are lining up to read. Want to participate? There are a few options: [...]
Morning Notes: In Other Towns and Cities Edition
AN AMERICAN IN THE U.K. The Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize was opened up to American authors in 2011. This year, we have our first Yankee winner – Rebecca Stead for Liar & Spy. Click here to read. AN AMERICAN IN CANADA Newbery Medal winner Polly Horvath (born in Kalamazoo, MI and living in British Colombia) [...]
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