Author Archives: Susanne Whitehouse

Jun
1
2014

What I’ve Been Reading (May 2014)

Here are the children’s books that have been in my library bag and on my nightstand in May (well, at least the ones I’d recommend). Go check them out! Preschool (ages 3-5 years) and Early Elementary (ages 5-8 years): Early Elementary (ages 5-8 years) and Middle Grades (ages 8-12 years): Middle Grades (ages 8-12 years): […]

May
15
2014

Let’s Hear it From the Kids!

On Wednesday, the winners of the Children’s and Teen Choice Book awards were announced. No thanking the academy for these winners. They must thank the little people, because this contest was voted on only by kids! The Children’s Book Council says this is the only contest where children and teens get to decide on their […]

May
12
2014

Children’s Book Week: May 12-18

It’s Children’s Book Week! Click here to read all the details. Here are some quick highlights: This is the first year that official events will be happening in all 50 states! Check-out what’s happening in your state. A commemorative Children’s Book Week poster is designed each year by a children’s book author. The illustrator for […]

May
3
2014

Celebrate Your Successes

That short story you sent to a children’s magazine? Sorry, it’s not right for our current needs. The writing contest you entered? Thank you for trying, but you were not chosen. The manuscript you’ve sent out over and over and over? Too long, too short, needs more of a story arc, character is not relatable […]

May
1
2014

What I’ve Been Reading (April 2014)

Here are the children’s books that have been in my library bag and on my nightstand in April (well, at least the ones I’d recommend). Go check them out! Preschool (ages 3-5 years): Preschool (ages 3-5 years) and Early Elementary (ages 5-8 years): Early Elementary (ages 5-8 years): Early Elementary (ages 5-8 years) and Middle […]

Apr
26
2014

Getting Caught with a Poem in Your Pocket

“Among my most prized possessions are words that I have never spoken.” -Orson Rega Card April was National Poetry Month and April 21-25 was School Library Week. The librarian at my children’s school had a week of fun activities, called “Catch the Reading Wave,” planned for the students. They could wear something beach themed on […]

Apr
14
2014

Bringing Back the Classics: Week of the Young Child

“Little pig, little pig, let me come in!” “Not by the hair on my chinny, chin, chin!” “Then I’ll huff, and I’ll puff, and I’ll blow your house down!” Everyone knows the story of the Three Little Pigs and the Big Bad Wolf, right? Well, adults do. But what about about children? I was surprised […]