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Christopher Franceschelli on the Art, Design, and Nutritional Value of Board Books | Up Close
Christopher Franceschelli has worn many hats from editor to creator to book packager. The busy bookmaker discusses his new work, Dinoblock, what makes a great board book, and how these tiny works of art are for more than just babies.
"Caldetatts": Santat and 2015 Caldecott Committee Members Get Inked
Following the Youth Media Awards in January and the conclusion of the ALA Annual Conference in San Francisco, several librarians and fellow book-loving industry folk cemented their love of the winning and honored titles by getting Caldecott-themed body art.
Newbery Winner Laura Amy Schlitz on Women, Writing, History, and Hired Girls
Laura Amy Schlitz talks about her upcoming new novel, The Hired Girl, women, industrialization, and the transformative power of art and literature.
Your Guide to Upcoming Titles and ARC Giveaways | ALA 2015 Galley Guide
Download this handy guide to free advance reading copies and author signings at ALA Annual. Even #ALALeftBehind librarians will want to check out the listings of buzz-worthy titles coming out in Summer and Fall 2015.
Maker Bookshelf: A starter collection for current and aspiring makebrarians | The Maker Issue
A selection of titles that support coding, robotics, tinkering, and more maker activities.
Furry and Fierce | SLJ Spotlight
Five adventure-packed middle grade titles featuring darling and daring animal heroes.
Magic, Faith, Imagination: Debut MG Author Cassie Beasley on "Circus Mirandus"
Debut author Cassie Beasley chats about Circus Mirandus, a charming and tender tale about a young boy searching for the magical circus that can save his ailing grandfather.
Avant-Garde Children's Lit: Mac Barnett on "The Skunk" and Writing Picture Books
Author Mac Barnett talks about his new picture book illustrated by Patrick McDonnell, The Skunk, and muses on the intelligence of young readers and the role of experimentation within the world of children's literature.
Paul B. Janeczko: On Poetry, Anthologizing, and Shelfies | An Interview
In Paul B. Janeczko’s latest anthology, 50 poems explore an equal number of objects from Rumi’s “just-finishing” candle to William Carlos Williams’s red wheelbarrow.
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