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Children’s Novel Writing Contests Delacorte Press and Delacorte Dell Yearling award book contracts and cash for new children's novelists; Milkweed Editions awards extra cash to a new Milkweed author. children’s novels • childrens novel writing contests • delacorte • dell yearling • milkweed prize
National Geographic for Christmas Raab Associates, Sue Reichard, Susan Raab, nonfiction, National Geographic, good nonfiction for children, National Geographic for Christmas raab associates represent great authors who write
ALA Announces the Children's Book Award Winners The 2003 award winners announced by the American Library Association. Includes the Newbery Award Winner, Coretta Scott King Award winner, Robert Sibert Award Winner, Michael Printz Award winner,Orbis Pictus Award winners 2003. 2003 newbery award winner • newbery honor books • avi • nancy gardner • printz award
Book Review: Crazy Benjamin Lebert, a partially paralyzed sixteen-year-old, is the author and narrator of <I>Crazy</I>, an autobiographical novel first published in Germany. A bestseller in that country, it is most definitely worthy of being one in its English edition as well.
Book Review: A Good Arriving by David McRobbie David McRobbie has written a well-plotted historical fiction thriller that will appeal to teen readers interested in Australia's convict and immigrant history. book review • a good arriving • david mcrobbie • bestselling australian author • historical fiction novel for teens
Book Review: Johnny Gruesome by Greg Lamberson In the last 10 years, horror literature has taken on a new meaning, including a hodgepodge of other genres. Johnny Gruesome by Greg Lamberson returns to classic horror. johnny gruesome • slime city • johnny gruesome by greg lamberson • red hill new york • 80s low budget horror movies
Comedy and Sci Fi An unusual way to break writers block but very effective is to put down your work and write a comedy short story. comedy • inventive • writing • strange • startrek
Review: Treasure at the Heart of the Tanglewood by Merideth Ann Pierce This week's article is a book review of <u>Treasure at the Heart of the Tanglewood</u> by Merideth Ann Pierce.
"Kate" Books Plagued By Flat Characters, Too Many Coincidences A brief review of the "Kate" series by LDS author Cheri J. Crane. cheri crane • kate erickson • lds fiction • repentance
<i>Heidi</i>: A Sentimental Stroll Through the Alps A critical analysis of children's classic <i>Heidi</i> and brief information on the author, Johanna Spyri. johanna spyri • switzerland • the alps • heidi
2002 Children's Literature Award Winners Part II 2002 children's literature award winners including Sibert Award and Bel Pura Belpre Award for Latino writers. Ideas on how to use these books as examples to learn from for writing for children. robert sibert award • pura belpre award • latino authors • nonfiction awards • sue reichard
Australian Teen Fiction Author: Jeni Mawter A self-confessed adventurous spirit with an eye for mischief, Australian teen fiction author Jeni Mawter is also seriously passionate about connecting with young readers. jeni mawter • j a mawter • australian teen fiction author • encouraging young readers • freewheelers series
Book Review: Cole Family Christmas In this heartwarming story about a real family at Christmastime, children learn that the best part of presents is the love of the giver book review cole family christmas • real cole family • the meaning of christmas • the wish book • christmas story kids
Captain Marvel's Magic is Back! From the new Johnny DC line from DC Comics, Mike Kunkel saves a classic hero and his family from the industry's "maturing" of heroes. billy batson shazam • mike kunkel comics • herobear and the kid • magic of shazam • comics for kids
Charles Kingsley's Water Babies in Modern Format A two year collaboration between photographer Zena Holloway and illustrator Heidi Taylor has produced an exquisite retelling of Charles Kingsley's famous fantasy story. the water babies • zena holloway • heidi taylor • charles kingsley • classic moral tale
Children's Books About Libraries Picture books about libraries can help to create an image of libraries as fun places in the minds of young children as well as teaching the value of books and reading. children’s books about libraries • library stories • young readers • picture books • value of books and reading
Christmas Stories for Older Children Older children don't have to miss out on Christmas reading fun. Offer independent readers some traditional Christmas classics or modern Christmas novels. christmas stories for older children • books and novels about christmas • traditional christmas classics • the lump of coal • holly joliday
Greek Myths for Kids: Ulysses and the Trojan War Usborne publishing has packed a great deal into this Greek myths book, providing an interesting insight into two of Homer's great works - the Iliad and the Odyssey. ulysses and the trojan war • anna claybourne and kamini khanduri • usborne publishing • greek myths for children • odysseus
Halloween Audiobooks for Children There are some great Halloween audiobooks available for young listeners. These include short listens for very young children through to more challenging books. halloween audiobooks for children • kids audiobooks • random house • horrid henry • orion publishing
In the Face of Tragedy In the face of the tragedy that struck America this week, it is impossible to return to normal life -- the everyday routines of school, homework, and afterschool activities seem mundane and pointless. It is difficult even to sit down with a good book or to write about the sadness, fear, and anger that has overcome America. Even for those who live outside of the U.S., it is hard to think of anything other than the events in New York, how you can help, and what will happen to the United States. For kids and teens around the world, a variety of websites exist to provide information and answer questions. world trade center • tragedy • crisis • advice for kids and teens
Manga for Grownups Manga, Japan's new cultural export, caters for grownups as much as the little ones. Here's a selection to explore this relatively new medium by. manga • japanese comics • manga japanese comic medium • recommended manga • manga for grownups
More Manga for Grownups Manga, Japan's new cultural export, caters for grownups as much as the little ones. Here's a selection to explore this relatively new medium by. manga • japanese comics • manga japanese comic medium • recommended manga • manga for grownups
Multiple Sclerosis & MS Australia Multiple Sclerosis is a disease without a cure and with no known overall cause. MS Australia raises funds for research, patient support and community awareness. ms australia • ms read-a-thon • multiple sclerosis • living with ms • impact of ms
Online Stories Highlights from the online stories available in the weblinks in this topic. online • stories • kids • children • animated
Robot Dreams by Sara Varon Sara Varon, author of Chicken and Cat, offers a tender tale of friendship in Robot Dreams. robot dreams • sara varon • silent comics • all-ages comics • chicken and cat
Sand, Sun and lots of Fun Beach themes are popular with kids of all ages. beach • sea • stories • books • picture
Seen the Movie, Now Read the Book Use their favourite movies as a tool for reading. movies • books • reading • kids • parents
Spring cleaning for Teachers Here are a few easy tips how to get your classroom organized. spring cleaning for teachers • classroom organization • setting goals • lesson planning • classroom management
Tantalizing Titles Finding a clever title for your writing is critical. Children are drawn to a book with a clever title. titles for children • writing • finding a title • methods of finding a title
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
The Phantom Tollbooth When I first read The Phantom Tollbooth, a wonderful story by Norton Juster, I had been teaching for about 15 years and was just about to make the change to teach fifth grade. I can't believe that I had missed such a classic up until then! the phantom tollbooth • norton juster • reading • literature • children's literature
Weyland Tackles Teen Temptation in <i>Michelle and Debra</i> Article offers a review of Jack Weyland's 1990 young adult novel, <i>Michelle and Debra</i>. lds fiction • friendship • repentance • lds church • teen issues
"The Traveling Coffin" What is the <i>H.L. Hunley</i>? h.l. hunley • civil war • history of submarines • military history • great naval battles
An Afternoon At The Library Looking through the shelves at the local library can uncover reading treasures of all kinds--this time nonfiction history books for kids. history for children • nonfiction for children
Changing The Way We Dress For Work I can finally throw away my skirts and pumps! dress code • business dress code • business casual • suits • dresses
Gay's Stella and Sam Books Gay has created two lovable, fun and wise children who live an enchanted life in nature. Her stories and art work appeal to parents and children alike. marie-louise gay • stella and sam series illustrated books • nature in children's books • pre-k to k to grade 2 picture books • fairy of the forest star of the sea queen of the s
Reading Groups for Kids How reading groups can benefit your child. books • reading groups • reading circles • reading • novels
The Dog in the Night-Time 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time' is a feel-good novel, definitely worthy of literary merit and a good summer read. haddon • mark haddon • curious incident of the dog in the night-time • dog in the night-time • asperger syndrome
The Fugitives This month, in honor of Black History Month, Ignatz and I are going to look at different types of African-American communities. First, fleeing to freedom, these former slaves created thriving communities, hidden from white eyes and the master's dogs. african american history • maroon communities • maroons • slavery • history of slavery in united states
What About Advanced Readers? How can parents help advanced readers? advanced reader • parents • kids • book • lists
"A Slave Ship Speaks" From its resting place underneath the water, a ship gives up her painful and historic legacy. henrietta marie • history of slavery • middle passage • african slavery • underwater archaeology
"A Wilderness Where Man Is Unknown" Jacques Cousteau's great love of the sea led not only to new developments in oceanography, but in showing people a new and mysterious underwater world. jacques cousteau • cousteau society • oceanography • aqualung • ecology
My Dinner with Jemas A special treat this week. My email pal Michael Sangiacomo agreed to let me use his article. His story of having dinner with Bill Jemas, the President of Marvel comics, and what lies ahead for Marvel, is too good to miss! michael sangiacomo • bill jemas • nyx • x-men • brian bendis
A Quebecois Paean to Lost Love -- 'Annabel Lee' Revisited Edgar Allan Poe's "Annabel Lee" was published days after his death in 1849. More than a century later, Gilles Tibo's picture book interpretation of Poe's haunting work is an uneasy amalgamation of grown-up themes and naive imagery. poe • edgar allan poe • tibo • gilles tibo • picture book
Award-Winning Author Elizabeth Partridge Elizabeth Partridge's award-winning books and her comments on writing non-fiction and on writing for children. Information on her books on Woody Guthrie and John Lennon. elizabeth partridge • sue reichard • john lennon • woody guthrie • award-winning children's writer
Mr. Snicket's Mock-Gothic Caricature (A Phrase Which Here Means 'Imitative Parody') : Part III The third part of a critique of Lemony Snicket's idiosyncratic, wordplay-abundant <u>A Series of Unfortunate Events</u>. lemony snicket • gothic • baudelaire • comic • parody
Super Science Writer, April Pulley Sayre profile and interview with science writer April Pulley Sayre interview • profile • april pulley sayre • science for children • sue reichard |
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