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ANSWERED: Burning Question of the Day (#2)
Last week, I asked an important question. Today, we have the results. A close one! Whew, glad that’s been settled forever and all future discussion on the topic has now been rendered useless. Thank you to everyone who voted. Previously . . . ANSWERED: Burning Question of the Day (#1)
A Conversation with Shel Silverstein
Hey, Shel! I know you’re busy brooding and now might not be the best time to talk, but I have something I want to tell you. Come on, Shel! Have a seat on the deck and let’s chat. You love the deck! Thanks, Shel. Feel free to grab a chair, by the way. Let’s talk. Now, […]
The Children’s Book That Predicted the Fidget Craze
I appears we have a children’s lit Rasputin on our hands, folks, and her name? Charise Mericle Harper (CMH) If you work in a school (or have recently been within shouting distance of a child) you know that “fidgets” are a hot fad. They are the slap bracelet of the twenty teens. Maybe you’ve seen […]
I’m Not Even Joking: A FUNNY GIRL Giveaway
A few years back fellow blogger and book-themed silent film partner Betsy Bird had a vision for a book. It shall be funny. It shall be female. Mission accomplished on both fronts (notice my tiny comment): It is funny. It is female (boasting a formidable list of talented contributors). It is on the receiving end […]
100 Scope Notes Burning Question of the Day (#2)
I have questions, you have the answers. Let’s solve some of children’s literature most vexing questions with the 100 Scope Notes Burning Question of the Day. Today is a big one. I’ve asked this question in the past, but this time, it counts. Search your feelings, then please answer the question below. Who's Best? Previously . […]
Books on Film: Batman & Bill
The other day I got an email from author Marc Tyler Nobleman. You know his books, right? He was reaching out because one of his books had been turned into a documentary – this one: The doc is called Batman and Bill and it premieres on Hulu May 6. Mr. Nobleman wondered if I might […]
#Holdshelf: May 2017
Been a little while since I shared the books on hold at my K-4 school library. How about we have a look and discuss? #holdshelf pic.twitter.com/GpbKD7ezyC — Travis Jonker (@100scopenotes) May 3, 2017 Some notes about a couple of the books: Who Was Harry Houdini? Kids at my school really like the Who Was? series, […]
Hugo Cabret Tries FaceApp
Oh, great – Hugo got a hold of my iPhone and went to town on FaceApp. He tried all the filters . . . Old: Young: Smiling: and Female: HUGO!!!!!!!!!
Notes on April 2017
In April . . . . . . I learned I can see the future of interior design. And maybe you can too? I have the pictures to prove it. . . . I tried to trick you. Good ol’ April Fools. . . . we checked out new books from past award winners. there […]
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