Category: Books by Format
Girl Meets Boy, Edited by Kelly Milner Halls
Twelve of the most dynamic and engaging YA authors writing today team up for this one-of-a-kind collection of “he said/she said” stories—he tells it from the guy’s point of view, she tells it from the girl’s.
Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax Pop-up Book by David A. Carter
Reading level: Ages 3-8. Dr. Seuss’s well-known and well-loved The Lorax is as timely now as it was when it was first published in 1971—perhaps even more so. This bestselling ecological warning is now available in an elaborate pop-up book, published in conjunction with the release of The Lorax feature film on March 2, 2012—Ted Geisel’s birthday.
Hallowed: An Unearthly Novel by Cynthia Hand
Reading level: Ages 13 and up Add this book to your collection: Hallowed: An Unearthly Novel
Barney Saltzberg: Author-Illustrator & Singer-Songwriter
Barney Saltzberg is an über-talented children’s book author/illustrator/singer/songwriter. He has published around thirty books, recorded four CD’s of music for children, and has even written some songs for the PBS show Arthur. Once a year he teaches a class at UCLA on writing and illustrating picture books.
The Art of Character Development
Kate Klimo talks about character development for “Centauriad: Daughters of the Centaurs“ (Random House Books for Young Readers, 2012), the first book in her new series.
Devon Kinch: Teaching Kids About Money
Penny is back with another big idea! This time she opens a puppy dog salon to raise funds for a concert she and her friend want to attend.
Audrey Vernick: A Wonderfully Inventive and Funny Author
Audrey Vernick is the author of many books for all ages; including her latest “So You Want to be a Rock Star” and “Brothers at Bat: The True Story of an Amazing All Brother Team” coming in April. Vernick also garnered rave reviews for her touching middle grade novel Water Balloon.
Shana Corey on Fascinating Women in History
Shana Corey is one remarkable lady. She’s an author of many bestselling books; editor at Random House Books for Young Readers; and mother to two young boys in Brooklyn. Her most recent book is a tribute to the founder of the Girl Scouts, Juliette Gordon Low. Tagalong (get it?) with us as we discuss books, writing, and fascinating women in history.
Books for Young Adults: YA Romance
By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review Published: February 14, 2012 New and Notable Loved Classics
Anna Grossnickle Hines, Dreaming Up Stories for Little Ones
Anna Grossnickle Hines is the author of over sixty-five, much-cherished books for children. She has an infectious joy for creating stories, like Daddy Makes the Best Spaghetti and Peaceful Pieces, children will learn from and return to again and again. Her most recent “book” is actually an app for the iPad, adapted from her book Not Without Bear.
