The Sky is Everywhere: Jandy Nelson
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Source: Penguin YoungReaders
The Maze Runner, by James Dashner: 2009 Book Video Award Finalist
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Women’s History Month: 5 Kids’ Books that Celebrate Women & Empower Girls
By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: March 1, 2010
March is National Women’s History Month. The National Women’s History Project, an organization whose mission is to “recognize and celebrate the diverse and historic accomplishments of women by providing information and educational materials and programs,” has announced that the theme for 2010 is Writing Women Back into History. This is what they had to say:
“The history of women often seems to be written with invisible ink. Even when recognized in their own times, women are often not included in the history books.”
With so few books highlighting the brilliant women from our history, I felt that it was important to kick-off this important month of recognition with 5 books that not only acknowledge women’s achievements but celebrate them and empower young girls (our women of the future).
Elizabeth Leads the Way: Elizabeth Cady Stanton and the Right to Vote, by Tanya Lee Stone (Ages 6-10)
Who Was Amelia Earhart?, by Kate Boehm Jerome (Ages 9-12)
Almost Astronauts: 13 Women Who Dared to Dream, by Tanya Lee Stone (Ages 10 and up)
The Invisible Thread: An Autobiography, by Yoshiko Uchida (Ages 12 and up)
Girls Think of Everything: Stories of Ingenious Inventions by Women, by Catherine Thimmesh (Ages 12 and up)
This is only a sprinkling of the sprinkling of the available women’s history books. Please share a thought or book suggestion about your favorite women from your family, community, or history, in the comment field below.
Rebecca Stead discusses Newbery winner When You Reach Me
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Back Home: Julia Keller
By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: February 22, 2010
by Julia Keller
Reading level: Ages 10 and up
Hardcover: 208 pages
Publisher: EgmontUSA (September 8, 2009)
Source of book: Publicist
What to expect: Family, Rehabilitation, War Read more
Stephanie Meyer Talks About Twilight
Last minute Valentine’s Day Ideas
By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: February 11, 2010
Just had to share these with you—after all, sharing is apart of loving. Right?
Have a beautiful Valentine’s Day weekend!
Younger Readers will enjoy … Read more
Black History Month, 2010: Kids’ Books
By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: January 11, 2010
It’s February. It’s Black History Month. It’s the perfect time to look back at some amazing contributions to American history and to look forward to the many stunning offerings of children’s literature by African-Americans.
Last year was the first year that we created a list of books in recognition of Black History Month—it boasts 20 fabulous pieces of work. Here are our newest additions to the growing list: Read more
Author Interview: Gary Paulsen
By Amanda Lynch, The Children’s Book Review
Published: January 26, 2009
Gary Paulsen never ceases to amaze. He’s done it all—from when he ran away at age 14 to join a carnival to competing in the Iditarod to winning awards for his writing. The author of over 200 books has two more coming out this year—and has another on the way! He took time out of his very busy schedule to answer some questions about his new historical fiction novel, Woods Runner. Read more
15 Excellent Civil Rights Books
By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: January 8, 2010
In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day—observed the third Monday of each year, around the time of his January 15 birthday—here is a list of outstanding books that represent nonviolent activism and the civil rights movement: Read more
