Author Archive: TCBR
The Children’s Book Review, named one of the ALSC (Association for Library Service to Children) Great Web Sites for Kids, is a resource devoted to children’s literacy. We publish reviews and book lists of the best books for kids of all ages. We also produce author and illustrator interviews and share literacy based articles that help parents, grandparents, teachers and librarians to grow readers.
Books of Poetry for Kids
In celebration of National Poetry Month, we’ve hand-picked ten many-splendored new books.
Kate Bernheimer: Celebrating Fairy Tales
Kate Bernheimer first enchanted children with her captivating The Girl in the Castle inside the Museum. Her latest The Lonely Book is yet another heartfelt addition to her mesmerizing picture books.
ADHD in HD: Brains Gone Wild
From an early age, actor Jonathan Chesner knew … that if he learned how to manage the difficulties of ADHD and harness its awesome powers, he would help other “special brains” by sharing this knowledge in a book to slay all other books.
Ontario Author Releases Historical Fiction for Youth
The book introduces readers to Rosie, a feisty, redheaded thirteen-year-old who isn’t afraid to speak her mind.
LIONap Launches New Interactive eBook Series
Author Catherine Y. Fridey has tapped into her love of time travel and archaeology to write the first in a series of books exploring those themes through the journeys of her spunky heroine, Jillian Spencer, and her companion and mentor, Mezradine Bakri.
Bonny Becker and the Secret to Writing an Exceptional Story
Award-winning author Bonny Becker is probably best known for the sensation she created with her Mouse and Bear book series. A prolific writer who has had many jobs over the years, including advising aspiring authors, she found her niche in writing for children.
Best Young Adult Books with Andrea Chapman of Reading Lark
To better explain why YA fiction has become such a phenomenon, even with adults, we’ve asked some of the best YA bloggers around to weigh in with their picks for the best new titles. Could they convince you to read YA? We think they’re up for the challenge!
Five Family Favorites with Catherine Newman
We’re very happy at TCBR to unveil our first installment of a new monthly column called Five Family Favorites by leading family, parenting, and book savvy bloggers. To kick-off our first FFF, we give you the lovely Catherine Newman of Ben and Birdy fame.
Books for Boys: 5 Funny Kids Books
In honor of National Humor Month, here is a list of some recently published books that will keep your kid laughing (and reading).
Book Report: Alice-Miranda at School
A 7-year-old, very determined little girl enters Winchesterfield-Downsfordvale Academy for Proper Young Ladies. She discovers that the school has problems, very big problems!
