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This book will appeal to girls 10 years old and up who like tough heroines and value a story that wrestles with tough issues.
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Biographies of famous people are often huge, all-encompassing tomes of scholarly information. But a recent crop of books aims to introduce the youngest readers to key historical figures while explaining, in simple terms, some of their most stunning achievements. The following are some of the most fascinating we’ve come across.
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The amazing Amy Cheney currently works at Write to Read – Juvenile Justice Center and has an amazing blog. We know you’ll enjoy this moving interview and the wonderful book suggestions. We sure did!
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Daniel Handler, an author, screenwriter, and downright talented accordionist, is best known for his work under the pen name Lemony Snicket. In response to our questions about the wonderful new book “The Dark,” Handler serves us with his quirky humor and an entertaining interview. Enjoy!
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Sherri Duskey Rinker is the mom of two energetic, inquisitive sons: one fascinated by bugs and magic, and the other by trucks and trains. She is the bestselling author of Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site (Chronicle Books, 2011) and Steam Train, Dream Train (Chronicle Books, 2013). While preparing to move house, Sherri graciously took time out from packing to share five of her family’s favorite past-time books.
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Anne Rockwell and Melissa Iwai, author and illustrator (respectively) converse about their latest book, TRUCK STOP (Viking/Penguin, May 2013)
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Vince Vawter discusses his “utterly eye-opening debut, Paperboy [that] sheds a spotlight on stuttering and the impact it has on a child’s life.”
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Enter to win a copy of Paperboy by Vince Vawter.
Giveaway begins May 12, 2013, at 12:01 A.M. PST and ends June 11, 2013, at 11:59 P.M. PST.
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Enter to win a copy of Because I’m Your Dad by Ahmet Zappa; illustrated by Dan Santat.
Giveaway begins May 13, 2013, at 12:01 A.M. PST and ends June 12, 2013, at 11:59 P.M. PST.
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Reading a children’s book is the perfect way to spend time with Mom this Mother’s Day!
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