THURSDAY AT THE THEATER

While there was a Japanese animated film, The Magic Tree House series has never been adapted for U.S. audiences. That may change soon. Click here to read.

(Thanks to EarlyWord for the link)

GO NERDCAMPING

Nerdcamp MI is going to be great this year. Short description: it’s an unconference focused on literacy. Long description: Postcards from Nerdcamp (via School Library Journal). The list of attending authors and illustrators is staggering. I registered, and you should to. Click here to learn more and register.

ON YOUR MARKS

Sometimes I shake my head at all the ridiculous stuff I’ve put up on this blog. Like the Battle of the Bad Bookmarks. I was reminded of that post when The Book Whisperer, Donalyn Miller, alerted me to a recent Chronicle Books newsletter that talked all about bookmarks and what they say about you. A fun read. My go-to? Using the jacket flap. Click here to read.

WILLIAM & MARY & TOM & CECE

How did I come across this article on the William & Mary website about famous alums (who met in the caf their freshman year) Tom Angleberger and Cece Bell? I have my ways. And don’t miss the accompanying photo. Click here to read.

Return by Aaron Becker. Out August 2016.

(Note: The above image is not the cover. Not at all. See below)

All the Wonders is taking the book cover reveal to heretofore unseen levels of coolness. They recently revealed the cover for the third and final book in Aaron Becker’s Journey trilogy – Return. There’s even a really cool video to go along with it. Click here to see it.

We have a modern day Willy Wonka on our hands.

A copy of my new book Dance! Dance! Underpants! has a hundred dollar bill hidden inside.

Sure, a copy in my studio but still, exciting!

— bob shea (@bobshea) February 6, 2016

Aussie comedy troupe Collective Noun take on adult coloring – excuse me, colouring – books.