Here are the children’s books that have been in my library bag and on my nightstand in July (well, at least the ones I’d recommend). Go check them out! (I was on a bit of a Jane Yolen kick this month…love her!) Preschool (ages 3-5 years) and Early Elementary (ages 5-8 years): Early Elementary (ages […]
This weekend, the Golden Kite awards will be presented at the SCBWI (Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators) conference in Los Angeles, CA. They are the only awards for children’s literature voted on by a jury of peers (I voted!). Each year, there are over 1,000 entries. The categories are: Picture Book Text, Picture […]
When difficult events happen in our children’s lives – whether it’s going off to kindergarten, moving to a new town, going through a divorce or experiencing loss – comfort and a sense of understanding can often be found in the simple words of a picture book. I use children’s books to explain things to my […]
Here are the children’s books that have been in my library bag and on my nightstand in June (well, at least the ones I’d recommend). It must be summertime, because I have a long list to share this month! Go check them out! Babies and Toddlers (ages 0-2 years) and Preschool (ages 3-5 years): Preschool […]
This weekend, I took my kids to a huge used book sale in our town. We headed right to the room with children’s books (of course!), which was clearly organized by grade level groupings. Each of my children darted off to their perspective rows. As I shopped myself, I kept stealing glances at my kids. They […]
We’re wrapping up our last week of school here and as a teacher, I don’t know who’s more excited for the slower pace of summer – me or the kids! During summer vacation, I try to keep a good balance of activities and downtime with a continued, but somewhat relaxed, limit on screen use. When there […]
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): […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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