I am pleased to announce that last night was my very last first grad school class (of this degree program. Who knows what the future may bring - PhD perhaps?). "The History of Publishing" taught by the venerable Anita Silvey will be my final M.F.A. course (other than my mentorship, of course, but more on … Continue reading Books on Children’s Books
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Pulp Romance by Maria Dahvana Headley
The University Bookstore in Seattle, WA, has asked 110 authors to write a composition of 110 words to celebrate the bookstore's 110th birthday. Every customer who purchases a copy of a book by one of the 110 authors for the rest of the year will receive a copy of the 110/110 book compiled by The … Continue reading Pulp Romance by Maria Dahvana Headley
Book Review: Hearts at Stake & Blood Feud by Alyxandra Harvey, The Drake Chronicles, Books 1 & 2
Hearts at Stake & Blood Feud, The Drake Chronicles Books 1 & 2 by Alyxandra HarveyThese are the first two novels in a new vampire series. I know, I know, how many more do we need? But this one is worth it, and I'll tell you why. To begin with, they are the perfect mix … Continue reading Book Review: Hearts at Stake & Blood Feud by Alyxandra Harvey, The Drake Chronicles, Books 1 & 2
Top 10 Middle Grade Books of All Time – My Contribution
At the beginning of the year, Betsy Bird, in her column for School Library Journal, announced the contest for Top 100 Children's Fictional Chapter Books.Those who would like to participate should figure out their top 10 choices and submit them as part of this round-up (here is the information). My top 10 are listed below.This … Continue reading Top 10 Middle Grade Books of All Time – My Contribution
Book Review: Delcroix Academy, Book 1: The Candidates by Inara Scott
Delcroix Academy, Book One: The Candidates by Inara Scott Hardcover: 9781423116363, $16.99, Harper, Pub. Date: August 2010 Another perpetual search: teen reads suitable for non-teen readers (and teen readers as well). Here's a new one to add to that list, and you know what I like best about it? The paranormal powers discussed in this … Continue reading Book Review: Delcroix Academy, Book 1: The Candidates by Inara Scott
Book Review: Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Greene & David Levithan
Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Green & David LevithanHardcover: 9780525421580, $17.99, Penguin, Pub Date: April 2010In my continued search for YA (and other) books that deal with sexuality issues in a positive light, I'm pleased as punch to now share with you my GBLTQQA pick for 2010.For a teen audience, 14-18 year-olds, Will Grayson, … Continue reading Book Review: Will Grayson, Will Grayson by John Greene & David Levithan
Summer 2010 Picturebook Highlights – Random House
Next up in the series of "Summer 2010 Picturebook Highlights" is....Random House! Moonhorse by Mary Pope Osborne, illustrated by S.M. Saelig 9780679867098, $7.99, Pub. Date: April 2010 Though I haven't read the full text yet, this lullaby bedtime story written by the author of The Magic Treehouse series sounds lyrical and dreamy, with soft delicate … Continue reading Summer 2010 Picturebook Highlights – Random House
Summer 2010 Picturebook Highlights – HarperCollins
This week marks the beginning of the summer buying season."Summer?" you might be asking yourself. "But it's January!" That's how it works, folks. We buy months in advance, and sometimes we forget how excited we were by the time a book actually comes out. To that end, here is a list of some things to … Continue reading Summer 2010 Picturebook Highlights – HarperCollins
Interview
Back in September of '09 (I know, so long ago), I was interviewed for Jeff Rivera's Reluctant Reader blog. I really enjoyed answering the questions - as you might have guessed, talking about books, and children's books in particular, are subjects on which I can pontificate for hours. I didn't remember to post it then, … Continue reading Interview
All I Want for the Holidays is…
Faces have been stuffed, candles lit, carols sung, and all other manner of holiday traditions, whatever your winter holiday of choice, have been perpetrated. It is now time to take stock and think of those things you actually wanted for the holidays.Here are the big ticket items on my wishlist for this year:First and foremost … Continue reading All I Want for the Holidays is…
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