My academic class in my grad school program last semester examined the picturebook as an art form. We looked at how illustrations are created, the parts of the book as a whole, how it might be designed, page breaks, pacing, end papers - you name it, we considered it.Because of this class, I look at … Continue reading The Montague Bookmill Finds
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Ode to Little Golden Books, Addendum
I completely forgot to mention the whole reason behind my Ode to Little Golden Books post!The Eric Carle Museum of Picturebook Art in Amherst, MA is having an exhibit:Golden Legacy: Original Art from 65 Years of Golden BooksFeaturing Artwork from Iconic Children’s BooksGo check it out!
Ode to Little Golden Books
I've recently rediscovered the joys of Little Golden Books, published by Random House.Have you had the same problem I had? They've been around for so long, lurking in the back of my childhood memories, that sometimes I forget there continues to be waves of children through my shop that are meeting them for the first … Continue reading Ode to Little Golden Books
Books on Children’s Books
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
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
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