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How Mad Will Donald Trump Be About The Books He’s Inspired?
I don’t like talking politics on this blog much. A) Because those sorts of discussions lead to endless debate, and I like my debate to have an end, and B) Because I worry about you if you’re expecting cogent political commentary from the guy who thinks about applying the twist ending of Planet of the […]
Exclusive Book Trailer Premiere: Tumble & Blue by Cassie Beasley
I like that book Circus Mirandus – you know it? It was written by Cassie Beasley. Well, now she has another book out – it’s called Tumble & Blue – and I’m here to share a first look at the trailer. But first, I had a couple important questions (okay one important question and two […]
The 2017 National Book Awards Longlist: Young People’s Literature
The list was just announced – here they are:
5 Books I Like to Read with Students Before We Check Out Books
The school year is rolling now, folks. Students at my K-4 school library are checking out books this week, so we’re talking about book selection and care. Here are the titles we’re reading before sending students off to the stacks. With kindergarten students I like to read . . . When rhyming text works, it’s […]
The Newsletter is Alive!
I sent out the first monthly installment of From the Desk of 100 Scope Notes on Friday. I tried my best to keep it interesting – you can click here to see it (the giveaway copy of Violet is already spoken for, though). If you like the looks of it, click here to subscribe and never miss the […]
One Star Review Guess Who? (#59)
Can you guess the classic children’s book by its scathing one-star review on Goodreads or Amazon? Before reading it, I thought I would keep it in the house for grandkids to read, but I’m now I’m going to toss it – probably high in the sky. Maybe the cloudmen will catch it an have a […]
Books on Film: In the Studio with Chris Haughton
Any time Chris Haughton has a new book out, I take notice. He’s done some good ones: I therefore loved this video created by TATE Kids where two young interviewers pay a visit to Haughton’s studio. He gives some insight into his process and even makes a little art. This would be a good one […]
Have a Record-Breaking School Year
Today is the beginning of the school year around here. Maybe it is where you are too. For inspiration, watch the glorious sight of 10,200 Guinness World Record books toppling to set a world record. (Still bummed that Seattle lost the title, though.)
The Top 10 Most Banned Books on Labor Day
You might think Labor Day is a nice national holiday. But it’s also a day marked by acts of attempted censorship. Just take a look at the books people have tried to have banned on this day: 10) Guys, guys – take it easy. 9) Don’t even think about it today. 8) It doesn’t work […]
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