Articles related to "Children S Author"
Brightly Shining New Stars in Children's Literature
new female writers in children's literature are highlighted
verla kay • children's literature • authors
new female writers in children's literature are highlighted
verla kay • children's literature • authors
Cream of the Crop II: Author's Homepages
The best of the children's author homepages are just a click away! Read excerpts right here before you visit.
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The best of the children's author homepages are just a click away! Read excerpts right here before you visit.
fun poetry stories kids children's books authors
Cynthia Rylant and Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
cynthia rylant • phyllis reynolds naylor • children's books • authors
cynthia rylant • phyllis reynolds naylor • children's books • authors
Ellen Jackson
children's writier, Ellen Jackson discusses her books, the writing craft and future projects with Sue Reichard.
children's writing • authors • writing for children • sue reichard • ellen jackson
children's writier, Ellen Jackson discusses her books, the writing craft and future projects with Sue Reichard.
children's writing • authors • writing for children • sue reichard • ellen jackson
Faith Ringgold and Barbara Cooney
faith ringgold • barbara cooney • children's books • authors • illustrators
faith ringgold • barbara cooney • children's books • authors • illustrators
Making your Manuscript Stand Out
Many authors and publishers stress the importance of making your query letter and/or cover letter stand out - but the most important thing is that your actual manuscript generates excitement.
kids • poetry • stories • fun • books
Many authors and publishers stress the importance of making your query letter and/or cover letter stand out - but the most important thing is that your actual manuscript generates excitement.
kids • poetry • stories • fun • books
My Child The Author
Enjoying our children as they learn to read and write and fall in love with writing their own stories.
childrens literature • literature • writing • children authors • authors as children
Enjoying our children as they learn to read and write and fall in love with writing their own stories.
childrens literature • literature • writing • children authors • authors as children
School Visits by Children's Book Authors
Writers of children's books can earn extra money and build a loyal fan base by making author visits to schools. How should they prepare for a successful classroom visit?
author visits • author visit • school author visits • author visits to schools • earn money writing
Writers of children's books can earn extra money and build a loyal fan base by making author visits to schools. How should they prepare for a successful classroom visit?
author visits • author visit • school author visits • author visits to schools • earn money writing
The Many Talents of Shel Silverstein
Shel Silverstein was much more than a children's author, although that is what we all remember him for. Read about some of his other accomplishments!
silverstein • shel • sidewalk • poetry • children
Shel Silverstein was much more than a children's author, although that is what we all remember him for. Read about some of his other accomplishments!
silverstein • shel • sidewalk • poetry • children
Finding Ideas for Picture Books
Finding ideas for picture books can seem daunting. Hans Christian Anderson Award winner, Margaret Mahy found inspiration in a motel swimming pool.
award winning children's books • margaret mahy • margaret mahy books • theme ideas • books picture
Finding ideas for picture books can seem daunting. Hans Christian Anderson Award winner, Margaret Mahy found inspiration in a motel swimming pool.
award winning children's books • margaret mahy • margaret mahy books • theme ideas • books picture
A Look at Children's Author Cynthia Rylant
Author Cynthia Rylant wrote Henry and Mudge and Mr. Putter and Tabby, both excellent series for preschool-aged children.
cynthia rylant author • cynthia rylant books • henry and mudge • mr putter and tabby • children’s book author
Author Cynthia Rylant wrote Henry and Mudge and Mr. Putter and Tabby, both excellent series for preschool-aged children.
cynthia rylant author • cynthia rylant books • henry and mudge • mr putter and tabby • children’s book author
Children's Author Shares His Creative Strategies
Children's book illustrator and author Chris Gall discusses his creative process.
creative strategies • creative process • writing picture books • chris gall • children’s book author
Children's book illustrator and author Chris Gall discusses his creative process.
creative strategies • creative process • writing picture books • chris gall • children’s book author
Children's Author: Sandra Boynton
Writer and Illustrator creates fun, goofy books for young children and parents alike.
sandra boynton • children's books • kids' writer • children's book author • blue hat green hat
Writer and Illustrator creates fun, goofy books for young children and parents alike.
sandra boynton • children's books • kids' writer • children's book author • blue hat green hat
Food + Secrets of Dripping Fang
Witty scribe Dan Greenburg tackles his fears one by one and then writes about them for both adults and kids. He shares his fears about life and food with us today.
dan greenburg • secrets of dripping fang • children's writer dan greenburg • children's writing • author dan greenburg
Witty scribe Dan Greenburg tackles his fears one by one and then writes about them for both adults and kids. He shares his fears about life and food with us today.
dan greenburg • secrets of dripping fang • children's writer dan greenburg • children's writing • author dan greenburg
The School Author Visit Marketing Kit
Royalties from children's books will build over time, but there are other ways to earn money writing. An Author Visit Marketing Kit will help writers to land more work.
earn money writing • school author visits • children's book author • author visit • author's visits
Royalties from children's books will build over time, but there are other ways to earn money writing. An Author Visit Marketing Kit will help writers to land more work.
earn money writing • school author visits • children's book author • author visit • author's visits
The World Celebrates Denmark's Most Famous Writer
Although it is a small country of only about 5.3 million people, Denmark has given the world many riches. Now, with the help of global ambassadors, Denmark is celebrating the bicentennial of one its most well-known citizens - Hans Christian Andersen.
hans christian andersen • andersen • denmark • danish • danish culture
Although it is a small country of only about 5.3 million people, Denmark has given the world many riches. Now, with the help of global ambassadors, Denmark is celebrating the bicentennial of one its most well-known citizens - Hans Christian Andersen.
hans christian andersen • andersen • denmark • danish • danish culture
A Lion Named Sam Encourages Self-Confidence
A make-believe lion springs from his original home within a folk song to the printed page, finding new fans and stirring children's imaginations along the way.
children's book • folk song • a lion named sam • family reading • adventure story
A make-believe lion springs from his original home within a folk song to the printed page, finding new fans and stirring children's imaginations along the way.
children's book • folk song • a lion named sam • family reading • adventure story
Books to Read Aloud - Bob Graham
Bob Graham offers a portrait of loving families that will inspire and delight. The themes of acceptance and tolerance are often subtly woven through his picture books.
bob graham • children's picture books • animal books • books about families • australian books
Bob Graham offers a portrait of loving families that will inspire and delight. The themes of acceptance and tolerance are often subtly woven through his picture books.
bob graham • children's picture books • animal books • books about families • australian books
Children's Picture Books by Tohby Riddle
With unusual, quirky themes and characters, author/illustrator Tohby Riddle offers opportunities for laughter as well as openings to discuss bigger issues with children.
tohby riddle • picture books to start class discussions • the royal guest • the singing hat • nobody owns the moon
With unusual, quirky themes and characters, author/illustrator Tohby Riddle offers opportunities for laughter as well as openings to discuss bigger issues with children.
tohby riddle • picture books to start class discussions • the royal guest • the singing hat • nobody owns the moon
Database of Award-Winning Children's Literature
The Database of Award-Winning Children's Literature helps readers find quality children's books, authors, and illustrators, and allows searches in a variety of fields.
award-winning children's literature • classic children's books • children's book authors • children's book illustrators • multicultural children's books
The Database of Award-Winning Children's Literature helps readers find quality children's books, authors, and illustrators, and allows searches in a variety of fields.
award-winning children's literature • classic children's books • children's book authors • children's book illustrators • multicultural children's books
Famous Authors Entertain at Project Book Babe
Children's book lovers meet their favorite children's authors at Project Book Babe.
stephenie meyer • shannon hale • brandon mull • chris gall • janette rallison
Children's book lovers meet their favorite children's authors at Project Book Babe.
stephenie meyer • shannon hale • brandon mull • chris gall • janette rallison
Include an Opt-in Box on Your Author Website
Published children's authors today need to make the most of online promotion by including an opt-in box on their websites
opt-in • mailing list • online presence • mistakes made by children's authors • online promotion
Published children's authors today need to make the most of online promotion by including an opt-in box on their websites
opt-in • mailing list • online presence • mistakes made by children's authors • online promotion
Kids' Books by Celebrity Authors
Reviews of The English Roses, When I was Little, Just the Two of Us, and Marsupal Sue Presents The Runaway Pancake
celebrities • children’s books • authors • john travolta • jimmy carter
Reviews of The English Roses, When I was Little, Just the Two of Us, and Marsupal Sue Presents The Runaway Pancake
celebrities • children’s books • authors • john travolta • jimmy carter
Review: Vince Vance's Reader Rocks
From the stage spotlight to the comfort of home and bedtime reading, piano-playin' rocker Vince Vance makes the transition to children's author with aplomb.
family reading • children's books • children's reading • vince vance rock & roll reader • vince vance & the valiants
From the stage spotlight to the comfort of home and bedtime reading, piano-playin' rocker Vince Vance makes the transition to children's author with aplomb.
family reading • children's books • children's reading • vince vance rock & roll reader • vince vance & the valiants
Sally Morgan - Aboriginal Artist
A suggested outline for a critical analysis of Sally Morgan's silkscreen print "Taken Away." The work evokes a feeling of searching for a sense of identity and place.
aboriginal artist sally morgan • indigenous artist sally morgan • visual critical analysis of morgan's print • finding place and identity • australian children’s book author/ illustrator
A suggested outline for a critical analysis of Sally Morgan's silkscreen print "Taken Away." The work evokes a feeling of searching for a sense of identity and place.
aboriginal artist sally morgan • indigenous artist sally morgan • visual critical analysis of morgan's print • finding place and identity • australian children’s book author/ illustrator
Multicultural Education
Multicultural education at an early age is fundamental to a child's present and future perceptions of racial identity.
multicultural education • defining multiethnicity • methods of multicultural education • supporting home language • teaching multiculturalism in school
Multicultural education at an early age is fundamental to a child's present and future perceptions of racial identity.
multicultural education • defining multiethnicity • methods of multicultural education • supporting home language • teaching multiculturalism in school
A Persevering Apprentice
This is a review of <i>The Midwife's Apprentice</i> by Karen Cushman.
karen • cushman • midwife • midwife's • midwives
This is a review of <i>The Midwife's Apprentice</i> by Karen Cushman.
karen • cushman • midwife • midwife's • midwives
A Tribute to Barbara Cooney
tribute to Barbara Cooney and her contributions to children's literature
barbara cooney • caldecott medal
tribute to Barbara Cooney and her contributions to children's literature
barbara cooney • caldecott medal
Children's Lit Awards
Literary awards presented to children's authors and illustrators
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Literary awards presented to children's authors and illustrators
awards children's literature children's books h
Corporal Punishment Returning?
While most people think corporal punishment is a thing of the past, it is actually making a comeback in some states. Where is corporal punishment being promoted?
pros and cons of corporal punishment • schools increase spanking • history of corporal punishment • effects of corporal punishment • corporal punishment spanking
While most people think corporal punishment is a thing of the past, it is actually making a comeback in some states. Where is corporal punishment being promoted?
pros and cons of corporal punishment • schools increase spanking • history of corporal punishment • effects of corporal punishment • corporal punishment spanking
Poisoned Pen WebCon
Thousands of mystery fans will convene online to meet and mingle with their favorite mystery authors at the first ever mystery writing conference on October 24, 2009.
pp webcon • poisoned pen webcon • crime writing convention • mystery convention • mystery writing conference
Thousands of mystery fans will convene online to meet and mingle with their favorite mystery authors at the first ever mystery writing conference on October 24, 2009.
pp webcon • poisoned pen webcon • crime writing convention • mystery convention • mystery writing conference
Safe and Sound: Healthy Travel with Children
This is a review of the book Safe and Sound: Healthy Travel with Children by Marlene M. Coleman, MD.
travel • children • travel with children • family travel • travel safety
This is a review of the book Safe and Sound: Healthy Travel with Children by Marlene M. Coleman, MD.
travel • children • travel with children • family travel • travel safety
Writing Families: A Natural Partnership Part 1
Part One in a series on African-American authors/illustrators of award-winning children's books who work with family members as their writing partners. This article focuses on the collaborative father and son team of Walter Dean and Christopher Myers.
writing • writing partners • children's books • awards • illustrators
Part One in a series on African-American authors/illustrators of award-winning children's books who work with family members as their writing partners. This article focuses on the collaborative father and son team of Walter Dean and Christopher Myers.
writing • writing partners • children's books • awards • illustrators
Author Studies in an Elementary Classroom
Studying authors' lives and works helps students read with better understanding, write with more purpose, and realize that inspiration for both comes from daily life.
k-8 author studies • reading-writing connection • elementary author studies • purposes of an author study • planning an author study
Studying authors' lives and works helps students read with better understanding, write with more purpose, and realize that inspiration for both comes from daily life.
k-8 author studies • reading-writing connection • elementary author studies • purposes of an author study • planning an author study
Children's Books on Divorce
Children often struggle with understanding divorce. These children's literature titles will help young children cope with family break ups.
coping with divorce • help children of split families • was it the chocolate pudding • mama and daddy bear's divorce • it's not your fault koko bear
Children often struggle with understanding divorce. These children's literature titles will help young children cope with family break ups.
coping with divorce • help children of split families • was it the chocolate pudding • mama and daddy bear's divorce • it's not your fault koko bear
Conception and Pregnancy: An Alternative View
Preconception to birthing, how are we creating our children?
negative thoughts during pregnancy • emotionally preparing for childbirth • creating a space of love for our children • parents create positive energy for children • the effects of thoughts on water
Preconception to birthing, how are we creating our children?
negative thoughts during pregnancy • emotionally preparing for childbirth • creating a space of love for our children • parents create positive energy for children • the effects of thoughts on water
Kenneth Grahame Biography
Brief biography of British writer Kenneth Grahame, author of classic children's books.
kenneth grahame biograpahy • grahame the wind in the willows • grahame children's books • grahame works • children's books
Brief biography of British writer Kenneth Grahame, author of classic children's books.
kenneth grahame biograpahy • grahame the wind in the willows • grahame children's books • grahame works • children's books
Munich Marionette Theater
Opened in 1900 in the center of Bavaria's capital city, the Munich Marionette Theater is the oldest dedicated puppet theater in the world and is still going strong.
munich marionette theater • world's first puppet theater • oldest puppet theater • josef leonhard schmid • franz pocci
Opened in 1900 in the center of Bavaria's capital city, the Munich Marionette Theater is the oldest dedicated puppet theater in the world and is still going strong.
munich marionette theater • world's first puppet theater • oldest puppet theater • josef leonhard schmid • franz pocci
Mystery and Romance
Light reading with plus sized characters
rubenesque • size acceptance • romance novel • mystery • selma eichler
Light reading with plus sized characters
rubenesque • size acceptance • romance novel • mystery • selma eichler
National Book Festival 2008
This year marks the 8th annual signature literary event,hosted by Laura Bush and free to the public.
library of congress literary events • 2008 national book festival • annual book festivals • washington d.c. events • authors participating in 2008 national book festiv
This year marks the 8th annual signature literary event,hosted by Laura Bush and free to the public.
library of congress literary events • 2008 national book festival • annual book festivals • washington d.c. events • authors participating in 2008 national book festiv
Sundays at Tiffany's by Patterson
Jane has few people in her life as a child--only her imaginary friend, Michael. When she meets him in real life years later, what can it possibly mean?
sundays at tiffany's by james patterson • james patterson novels • gabrielle charbonnet novels • novels set in manhattan • jane margaux
Jane has few people in her life as a child--only her imaginary friend, Michael. When she meets him in real life years later, what can it possibly mean?
sundays at tiffany's by james patterson • james patterson novels • gabrielle charbonnet novels • novels set in manhattan • jane margaux
The Children's Literature Lover's Book of Lists
It's hard to write interestingly about a book of lists!!! But suffice it to say this is a valuable resource for anyone homeschooling elementary aged children!
lists recommended reading home schooling homeschoo
It's hard to write interestingly about a book of lists!!! But suffice it to say this is a valuable resource for anyone homeschooling elementary aged children!
lists recommended reading home schooling homeschoo
Visiting a Pumpkin Farm Through Books
To build background knowledge about visiting pumpkin farms, pair the books Pumpkin Day, Pumpkin Night by Anne Rockwell and Pumpkin Day! by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace.
plan visit pumpkin farm • growing pumpkins • using pumpkins • learn more about pumpkin farms • how pumpkins grow
To build background knowledge about visiting pumpkin farms, pair the books Pumpkin Day, Pumpkin Night by Anne Rockwell and Pumpkin Day! by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace.
plan visit pumpkin farm • growing pumpkins • using pumpkins • learn more about pumpkin farms • how pumpkins grow
Visiting an Apple Orchard Through Books
To build background knowledge about visiting apple orchards, pair the books Tucker's Apple-Dandy Day by Susan Winget and Apples, Apples, Apples by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace
plan visit apple orchard • learn about apple orchard • growing apples • picking apples • literature-based lesson plan
To build background knowledge about visiting apple orchards, pair the books Tucker's Apple-Dandy Day by Susan Winget and Apples, Apples, Apples by Nancy Elizabeth Wallace
plan visit apple orchard • learn about apple orchard • growing apples • picking apples • literature-based lesson plan
Will Tori & Dean Renew for Fifth Season?
Tori Spelling and husband Dean McDermott recently finished a highly viewed 4th season of their reality TV show. Busy with opportunities, will they return for season 5?
tori and dean • tori & dean • tori spelling book • stori telling • mommywood
Tori Spelling and husband Dean McDermott recently finished a highly viewed 4th season of their reality TV show. Busy with opportunities, will they return for season 5?
tori and dean • tori & dean • tori spelling book • stori telling • mommywood
C-SPAN Offers Viewers Top Notch Political Coverage
A look at programming on the C-SPAN networks; this week in tv history; tv-related birthdays and my tv viewing recommendations for the week.
c-span • c-span2 • tv
A look at programming on the C-SPAN networks; this week in tv history; tv-related birthdays and my tv viewing recommendations for the week.
c-span • c-span2 • tv
Davey and Goliath
In the 1950's and 1960's the ULCA/LCA aired a series of animated shorts called "Davey and Goliath." Davey was an average middle-American boy and Goliath was Davey's pet dog that spoke only to Davey. The episodes are re-appearing on cable channels.
davey and goliath • animated • features • morality • family
In the 1950's and 1960's the ULCA/LCA aired a series of animated shorts called "Davey and Goliath." Davey was an average middle-American boy and Goliath was Davey's pet dog that spoke only to Davey. The episodes are re-appearing on cable channels.
davey and goliath • animated • features • morality • family
No Fish in My Dish!
Think there's enough fish in the sea forever? Think again! At the rate we're fishing, we may round out in mere decades from now! Jason Kelly tells us why and how.
no fish in my dish • jason kelly • sustainable fishing • resonsible fishing • interview with jason kelly
Think there's enough fish in the sea forever? Think again! At the rate we're fishing, we may round out in mere decades from now! Jason Kelly tells us why and how.
no fish in my dish • jason kelly • sustainable fishing • resonsible fishing • interview with jason kelly
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