In the Spotlight
Oh No, George! by Chris Haughton
Reading level: Ages 2-5
Add this book to your collection: Oh No, George!
Carl Discovers Wildlife Art
Carl is always asking questions and reading to find the answers to his questions. His parents are concerned about what he will be when he grows up. On a rainy day, Carl visits the nearby museum. Discovering beautiful wildlife art helps him set a
Lynn Friess Introduces Children to Wildlife Art
Author Showcase
By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: March 28, 2012
Lynn Friess. Photo credit: Carrie Patterson
“High on a hill just outside Jackson, Wyoming sits a wonderful museum that showcases the premier collection of wildlife art in the United States, the National Museum of Wildlife Art. Lynn Friess wrote Carl to introduce and engage children to the wonders of wildlife art and this amazing facility and resource. A grandmother of ten, this is Lynn’s second children’s book. An avid art collector, she shares this delightful tale with you and her grandchildren.” —http://www.mariposaranchpress.com/
The Fairy Ring, Or Elsie and Frances Fool the World by Mary Losure
Author Showcase
The Children’s Book Review
Published: March 27, 2012
The Fairy Ring, Or Elsie and Frances Fool the World
By Mary Losure
Candlewick Press, March 27, 2012
Elsie is a terrible speller and hates school. The only thing she’s ever been good at is art. Then one day, she gets a letter. It’s from Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, author of the Sherlock Holmes stories.
Veronica Rossi Discusses Writing “Under The Never Sky”
Debut author Veronica Rossi discusses the creation of "Under the Never Sky" — the first in a captivating trilogy of post-apocalyptic romance.
Giveaway: Mirror Mirror, The Snow White Legend Comes Alive
By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: March 24, 2012
For all of you fairy tale fanatics, Mirror Mirror, starring Oscar®-winner Julia Roberts as the evil Queen and breakout star Lily Collins (The Blind Side) as Snow White, hits the theaters on March 30.
Thanks to Relativity Media, you can join in on the Mirror Mirror buzz by entering to win some great prizes. Will you be the fairest entrant of all?
One (1) winner will receive:
– $25 Fandango Gift Card
– Mirror Mirror: The Movie Storybook
Two (2) additional winners will receive a copy of Mirror Mirror: The Movie Storybook
Giveaway begins March 24, 2012, at 12:01 A.M. PST and ends April 21, 2012, at 11:59 P.M. PST.
Women’s History Month: Books for Girls, Books About Women
Women’s History Month is a time to honor women who have helped shape the world and inspire us with their leadership and heroism. In this eclectic list of new titles, these remarkable women all have one thing in common: adventurous spirits and the willingness to
Women’s History Month: Lois Lenski, Missionary for Social Justice
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Interview with Amy Novesky: Women’s History & Writing for Children
By Nicki Richesin, The Children’s Book Review
Published: March 21, 2012
Amy Novesky
Amy Novesky is the author of Elephant Prince; Me, Frida and most recently Georgia in Hawaii. A former editor at Chronicle Books, Novesky brings years of experience to her work as both a children’s book editor and author. She teaches writing workshops to aspiring authors and is co-founder of Ever After Studio, a children’s book production company and the creative director of Paper Hat Press, a company that creates customizable children’s book and keepsakes. She discussed her research on Georgia O’Keeffe (in Hawaii) and Billie Holiday and Imogen Cunningham for her forthcoming books Mister and Lady Day and Imogen.