Young-adult writer's life goes to 'Heck' Sep 24, 2009
"When I had my son, Ogden ("Oggi" ), I started reading Roald Dahl and Lemony Snicket, and I was surprised at how much you could get away with in children's literature. Luckily the afterlife is such a rich and fertile playground that I can get away with a lot.". Basye's books have the underpinnings of common afterlife theology even as he creates his own inventive cosmology. (San Francisco Chronicle)
This Week: Arts and entertainment picks Sep 21, 2009
Strega Nona is a very busy witch, and a well-recognized character from Tomie DePaola's collection of children's literature. The good-hearted witch lives in a tiny village with warts, bunions and assorted other ills that she uses for cures. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Where to Read Books Online for Free Sep 21, 2009
Users can read romance by Jane Austen, children's literature by Beatrix Potter and L Frank Baum, science fiction by Jules Verne, mystery books by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and more. Read Books Online at Bartleby. (Suite101.com)
Polaneczky: Book shows unique side of Civil War Sep 6, 2009
I also got to meet Patricia Polacco at the Children's Literature Conference here a couple years back, which was very cool, and I was able to hear about some of her other books, including "Chicken Sunday," "Thunder Cake," "The Lemonade Club," "For the Love of Autumn," "Rechenka's Eggs" and many more. I recommend this book for ages 5-10. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Review: 'Shorts' has action, laughs if no plot Aug 22, 2009
Tales of wishes gone wrong hold a sacred place in children's literature - think of Edward Eager's "Half Magic" - as do rainbows, crocodiles, mysterious talismans, fortresses, bullies, blinking contests, aliens, idiot parents and snot. Frankly, any film that devotes scene to a child eating nimbly with her bare feet merits praise in my book. (San Francisco Chronicle)
An old learning tool that pays dividends Aug 15, 2009
"We keep a good stock of all the titles. He's been quite the phenomenon in children's literature," said Smith. Both Natick and Framingham run summer reading programs at their local libraries. (Framingham TAB, MA)
Grandparents, kids take N.Y. with Elderhostel Aug 11, 2009
A young participant in an Elderhostel program featuring Harry Potter and other children's literature. . (MSNBC -- Travel)
Volunteer Opportunities Jul 30, 2009
Anchorage School District: Work with children's literature for the library at the ASD Education Center, 5540 E. Northern Lights Blvd. Flexible hours; training provided. (). (Anchorage Daily News)
Teaching with Five in a Row by Jane... Jul 21, 2009
Each lesson plan is based on classic children's literature that is easy to locate at any bookstore or library ... The Five in a Row curriculum is the product of author Jane Lambert's love for educating and her love for children's literature, plus 17 years' experience homeschooling her own children. (Suite101.com)
Federal Way man is king of wretched writing Jul 19, 2009
In 2007, his Bulwer-Lytton entry grabbed top honors in the children's literature category ... Children's literature ... McKenzie's winning entry in the 2007 contest, children's literature category. (Longview Daily News, WA)
U-pick: Peaches, corn and more Jul 16, 2009
It also carries books on poetry, music, religion, travel, history and different types of fiction, and there's an area dedicated to children's literature. Thousands of books are jammed into several rooms, so if you're trying to find a specific one, owner Winn Bundy is happy to steer you to the right place. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Government urged to resource libraries Jul 15, 2009
The International Book Day is organized yearly to remember the birthday of Mr Christian Anderson, a famous children's literature Writer which falls on 2nd April. Mrs Ateere expressed worry about the state of most of the regional and community libraries and observed that the Upper East Regional Library lacked the requisite books. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Our View: Hit & Misses Jul 14, 2009
This annual event brings thousands of people to the Fingerlakes Mall in the summer in search of some inexpensive reading material, from fantastic mysteries to children's literature to how-to manuals. The sight of people leaving the malls with bags filled with books is an encouraging sign that reading is still a passion for plenty of people. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Super WHY! and Classic Children's L... Jul 1, 2009
and Classic Children's Literature ... and Classic Children's Literature ... also interests preschoolers in reading classic children's literature and fairy tales. (Suite101.com)
Young adults feel affinity with supernatural characters in books Jun 28, 2009
Children's literature. Where the coolest kids are, like, undead. (Boston Globe)
G-K Twentieth Century Children's Li... Jun 28, 2009
G-K Twentieth Century Children's Literature. G-K Twentieth Century Children's Literature ... The copyright of the article G-K Twentieth Century Children's Literature in is owned by. (Suite101.com)
Ideas for teaching kids meaning of Fourth of July Jun 28, 2009
There are many wonderful children's books about the Fourth of July, said Amy McClure, professor of children's literature at Ohio Wesleyan University. She recommends "The Story of America's Birthday" by Patricia A. Pringy for babies to preschoolers, and "O, Say Can You See? America's Symbols, Landmarks, And Important Words" by Sheila Keenan for kids ages 4 to 8. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Gruffalo to menace Christmas TV Jun 23, 2009
Page last updated at 12:57 GMT, Monday, 22 June 2009 13:57 UK. Around 4 million copies of The Gruffalo have been sold. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
It's Definitely a Surprise for Marvin -- New Picture Book Tells the Story of Two Best Friends as They Spend An Unforgettable Night At the Fair Jun 16, 2009
Recently she received a doctorate degree in Theology, Dr, Davis writes part time as a hobby, but her interest lies in children's literature. She has written other adult novels and also a book called "Poems for Comfort" that are currently in the publishing process. (Primezone Releases)
The Samantha Files: Visions of Dreams -- Engrossing New Fiction Delights Children and Teens Jun 16, 2009
Putting her talent to the test, she enrolled in the Institute of Children's Literature where she received a diploma in children's literature. Although writing is Ms. Cholle's first love, she also enjoys reading and singing. (Primezone Releases)
Pixar's 'Up' is a fantastical voyage May 29, 2009
For those who've done their time in the valley of children's literature, "Up" glances off any number of classic tales: Carl's hemmed-in cottage evokes "The Little House" of Virginia Lee Burton, for instance, and Dug the dog carries echoes of the beloved Tock of "The Phantom Tollbooth." With its airborne action ballet, though - not to mention its intertwining of fantasy and hushed emotional depth - "Up" primarily calls to mind the films of Japanese animation great Hayao Miyazaki. There's a... (Boston Globe)
Audiobooks by Narrator and Author S... May 26, 2009
These cover a variety of different genres from narration of children's literature through to the reading of his own work. Here are some audiobooks featuring Stephen Fry. (Suite101.com)
First-time author floats boat May 19, 2009
The other winners included Joan London for The Good Parents (Christina Stead prize for fiction), Chloe Hooper for The Tall Man (Douglas Stewart prize for non-fiction), Lucy Holt for Man Wolf Man (Kenneth Slessor prize for poetry), Michelle Turner for A Brief History Of Montmaray (Ethel Turner prize for young people's literature) and Ursula Dubosarsky and Tohby Riddle (illustrations) for The Word Spy (Patricia Wrightson prize for children's literature). The inaugural People's Choice Award went to... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Celeb moms share book faves May 18, 2009
These lines from children's literature are standouts. By Leanne ItalieAssociated Press. (Honolulu Advertiser)
E.H. Gombrich's Little History of t... May 16, 2009
World Historians Rarely Write Books Fit For Children's Literature ... A Little History of the World As Children's Literature. (Suite101.com)
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watching the movie "Twilight" May 9, 2009
And Children's literature ROCKS.. Posted by. (Slate)
'Finding Oz,' by Evan I. Schwartz May 4, 2009
Seth Lerer is dean of Arts and Humanities at UC San Diego and the author of "Children's Literature: A Reader's History," which won the National Book Critics Circle award in March. E-mail him at. (San Francisco Chronicle)
A classic, partly lost in time, mostly timeless May 3, 2009
He directs his commentary at today's general reader, as well as at academics in the field of children's literature. The volume includes 22 splendid color plates from past editions as well as many black and white illustrations. (Boston Globe)
'It's What's Inside That Counts' May 2, 2009
"Children, teachers, parents, friends and family are eager for quality children's literature with a positive message about celebrating and respecting differences," the brochure reads ... Burney, who is a past Missouri National Education Association State Teacher of the Year and now teaches children's literature at Fontbonne University in Clayton, said she can't imagine a life without her volunteer work with T.O.U.C.H.. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
First-time novelist wins B.C. fiction prize Apr 28, 2009
The Sheila Egoff Prize for children's literature (text) went to the 2002 Newbery Honor laureate Polly Horvath for My One Hundred Adventures while Katarina Jovanovic (author) and Philippe Bha (illustrator) shared the Christie Harris Award for best illustrated children's book. Author Stephen Bown and his publisher, Douglas & McIntyre, also shared a prize: the B.C. Booksellers' Choice Award, for Madness, Betrayal and the Lash: The Epic Voyage of Captain George Vancouver, given annually to the... (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
A-E Classic Children's Literature Apr 16, 2009
Lewis Carroll, Brothers Grimm, Charles Dickens, Jane Austen. Adventure and misadventure, fantasy and fairy tale, monsters and mystery. (Suite101.com)
Owners Face Closing Bookstore in Business for Nearly 2 Decades Apr 12, 2009
Known for it's African American, political and children's literature the bookstore, which was once located in Dupont Circle and now calls College Park home, will soon be out of business. Vicky Foxworth brought her daughter to the store for years. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Crawling into little hearts Apr 11, 2009
ERIC Carle, the rock star of children's literature, has cobalt-blue eyes, gently accented English, and braces holding up his trousers, which together make him seem like a character from fable; part Raymond Briggs' Father Christmas, part Pinocchio's father, Geppetto. His most famous book, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, has sold 30 million copies, bringing his total to roughly 88 million, a fact that, in his 80th year, still amazes him. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Lost duckling gets lift home from the Hill Apr 8, 2009
That gives authorities few clues about who defaced the tribute to children's literature that has become a postcard image of Boston. But at least they found the duck in one piece. (Boston Globe)
Publisher ordered to pay $3.6 million to toy maker Apr 8, 2009
SPARTANBURG, S.C. - A federal judge has ordered a South Carolina publisher of children's literature to pay $3. 6 million to an international toy maker in a trademark case. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Don't ask Anne Michaels what she had for breakfast Apr 4, 2009
There's been a published book of poetry (her third) and five books of children's literature, all unpublished so far, plus an oratorio composed with Omar Daniel. There was a site-specific collaboration in London in 2005 with John Berger and Simon McBurney called Vanishing Points. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Read about spring chickens in children's books Apr 4, 2009
Who would have thought that baby chickens would take such a prominent role in children's literature. There is no better season to explore all these books than springtime. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Children's Easter Books Popular C... Apr 3, 2009
Well-known characters from popular children's literature like Stan and Jan Berenstain's the Berenstain Bears, Rosemary Wells' Max & Ruby, and Mercer Mayer's Little Critter star in series of books dealing with child-friendly themes and often centering around holidays. Seek out Easter books starring these classic characters for children ages 4 to 8 who are fans of them. (Suite101.com)
'Passover Around the World' Apr 2, 2009
Children's literature specialist Paula Morrow lives and writes in Princeton. She welcomes comments and book suggestions at: Reviews@PaulaMorrow. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Editorial: Nigerians Educating Their Kids in Ghana Apr 1, 2009
The children's literature, having endeared itself to readers over time, has become a classic where Eze, the central character, has become synonymous with the Nigerian child. Sadly in our national consciousness today, the title could only appear to read: EZE GOES TO GHANA.. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
DENISE SCIANDRA: Time to celebrate Beatrix Potter Mar 28, 2009
The scientific community's loss became the children's literature community's gain, however, Beatrix Potter should have had her choice of career ... The Society plans to "Celebrate Beatrix Potter" with the Arne Nixon Center for the Study of Children's Literature at Fresno State. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Nine Ways To Make Yourself Feel Better in a Crisis Mar 26, 2009
My activity is reading children's literature. 5. (Slate)
Best books do battle Mar 25, 2009
The Premier's nominees, announced in Sydney yesterday by Nathan Rees, include 62 authors and translators in categories such as fiction, nonfiction, poetry, young people and children's literature, play- and script-writing ... Tohby Riddle has been nominated twice in the children's literature category for The Word Spy and Nobody Owns The Moon. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Gibbons Honored for Distinguished Service Mar 21, 2009
Saturday 21 March, 2009. Charlene Carson, a second-grade teacher at Northville Elementary School (NES), where Mrs. Gibbons works, told the school board during a brief presentation earlier this month that she even put together a picture book of her instructing students about caterpillars, which is one of the paraprofessional's many interests. (New Milford Times, CT)
Polaneczky: 'Rosa' highlights woman's feat in civil rights history Mar 15, 2009
And I actually got to meet the illustrator earlier this month at the Children's Literature Conference. He also is the illustrator of "Barack Obama: Son of Promise, Child of Hope" by Nikki Grimes, which I also reviewed. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Young students bring literature to life at Fresno State Mar 14, 2009
Students memorized their selections from children's literature or performed original pieces they wrote. Kindergarten through sixth-grade students performed in solo, duet, trio, small-group or large-group categories. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Anna Nicole Smith, Howard K. Stern, George Clooney Mar 14, 2009
The Nobel laureate V.S. Naipaul, a native of Trinidad who now lives in England, was the subject of the biography winner, Patrick French's "The World Is What It Is." Seth Lerer's "Children's Literature," which traces young people's stories as far back as ancient Greece and Aesop's fables, was cited for criticism. The awards, chosen by American book critics, carry prestige but no cash. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Literature so good, you can eat it Mar 5, 2009
Although the author died 1991, his contributions to children's literature live on. Dr. Seuss is the pen name used by Theodor Geisel, who was born in Springfield, Mass. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Faith and good works Mar 1, 2009
The youngest of seven children growing up in a Mormon family in Medina, N.Y., Berry said she always loved children's literature and her interest extended into adulthood. She said she read the Narnia series and "Bridge to Terabithia" as a child, Lloyd Alexander while nursing babies; in her small office there is a complete set of the Harry Potter series, and the Tolkien books. (Boston Globe)
Holliston reader: Push books for kids, not cheap toys Feb 24, 2009
Over the past several years, I took advantage of this program to add quality children's literature by authors such as Jan Brett, Eric Carle and Bill Martin Jr. to our school library. Recently, however, it was becoming more and more difficult to find good books through Scholastic. (Holliston Tab, MA)
Read any good books? Kids need to find just the right page-turner to enjoy reading, teacher/librarian says Feb 17, 2009
As president of the ARA, she writes book reviews, promotes children's books, gives workshops about what's new in children's literature, recommends her favorite children's books - and reads, reads, reads. Her house is filled with new books sent by authors and publishers. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Global Society Makes Fun Geography Lessons More Important than Ever Feb 12, 2009
A simple online search of resources like Amazon or specialty publishers like Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers (known for their fairy tale collections from around the world) will yield a variety of children's literature from other lands. Read with your children and help them locate the story's country of origin on a map or globe. (Pekin Times, IL)
More of this story Feb 11, 2009
This classic story of children's literature has been adapted for touring be Alan Keith Smith, associate director of the arts center's theatre and is based on the short story by O. Henry. Directing this touring production is Katie Campbell. (Hamburg Ashley County Ledger, AR)
President Says Plan Needed to Avoid 'National Catastrophe'... Feb 7, 2009
Political Punch: In Weekly Address, President Says Stimulus Plan Needed to Avoid "National Catastrophe". Power, pop, and probings from ABC News Senior White House Correspondent Jake Tapper. (The Drudge Report)
"Coraline" Feb 7, 2009
Site Presented By Saturday, Feb 7, 2009. Focus Features/Galvin Collins. (Salon)
Horrors! Eerie writer Neil Gaiman wins Newbery Feb 7, 2009
Oh, the horror: Neil Gaiman has received the top prize for children's literature: The John Newbery Medal. I am so wonderfully befuddled, the best-selling author said Monday after winning the 88th annual Newbery for The Graveyard Book, a spooky, but (he says) family friendly story about a boy raised by a vampire, a werewolf and a witch. (MSNBC -- Lifestyle)
