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Authors: Sorry I Butchered Your Song
I don’t have what you’d call a good singing voice. I don’t mind flexing the tin pipes in front of kids at all, but not all story time singing is created equal. As I see it, there are three different kinds of songs you will encounter in children’s books. Here they are, ranked by the [...]
Books on Film: John Green on Making Things
While John Green writes books that are for an older audience than I typically cover, I’m fascinated by the guy like everyone else. I came across this video yesterday that only adds to my appreciation. Mr. Green gives a talk at his alma mater on making things that is entirely worth your time.
Review: Brimsby’s Hats by Andrew Prahin
Brimsby’s Hats By Andrew Prahin Simon & Schuster ISBN: 9781442481473 $15.99 Grades K-2 In Stores *Best New Book* Find it at: Schuler Books | Your Library Oh the fine line books must walk. Or should I say lines. The line between contemplative and boring. The line between quirky and precious. The line between charming and [...]
#Holdshelf Thither
The monthly round-up of books on hold at libraries around the country is back. This time around Watch. Connect. Read. is hosting. You want in? Snap a photo or make a vine. Email it to mrschureads @ gmail dot com. Tweet a picture. Please include #HoldShelf and @MrSchuReads in your tweet. Please send your submission [...]
Recap: Anderson’s Children’s Literature Breakfast 2014
The wake up. There aren’t many things that will get me up this early, but the 12th annual Children’s Literature Breakfast put on by Anderson’s Bookshop is one of them. Click here for my 2013 recap Click here for my 2012 recap Click here for my 2011 recap The plan: wake up, get on the [...]
An Argument with Myself: An ALSC Graphic Novel Award
Here we go again, Travis. An ALSC graphic novel award? I hate to tell you this, but you’re beating a dead horse. Yeah, I know. A Fuse #8 Production had an excellent post talking about a graphic/illustrated novel award. Educating Alice had a great post (with a different perspective) too – but that was almost [...]
Link Du Jour: Here Are the CYBILS Winners
The winners of the 2013 Children’s and Young Adult Bloggers’ Literary Awards (CYBILS) were announced on Friday and it’s a group to check out. The award mixes literary quality and kid appeal and you can see that represented in our winners. Click here to see the entire list.
One Star Review Guess Who (#17)
Can you guess the classic children’s book by its scathing one-star review on Goodreads or Amazon? I think my dislike for [title] was sealed when George W. Bush said it was his favorite book. And, no, I wasn’t in the “it must be the only book he can read hyuck hyuck” camp or even part of [...]
I Have Read Aloud Hand
File this under Tragic Librarian Problems. I started noticing my hand hurt last week and I had no idea why. “Huh, my index finger is sore.” It continued on during the week, and I was confused. “Strange. My index finger and my hand are sore. Still.” Yesterday, after seven read aloud times I finally came [...]
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