Irene Latham’s debut novel “Leaving Gee’s Bend” was named a Bank Street College Best Book, a SIBA finalist, a Crystal Kite Finalist and ALLA’s Children’s Book of the Year. In this article, Irene shares some beautiful insight into her latest book Don’t Feed the Boy.
Year: 2012
Elizabeth Bird is the Youth Materials Specialist of New York Public Library. She is also the sensational voice of the School Library Journal’s A Fuse #8 Production and has served on Newbery. In her usual jaunty manner, Elizabeth talked to TCBR about becoming a librarian and shared many not-to-miss books, new and old.
Carole P. Roman is former teacher turned businesswoman. She has successfully run a business with her husband that employs close to five hundred people. Her most favorite job is being grandmother to her two fairly new grandchildren and her most favorite occupation has always been sitting in that big, cozy armchair next to a bed, reading a great story to someone she loves.
Shiver me timbers, there are a great many things to admire in Carole P. Roman’s debut children’s book Captain No Beard- not least of which include the rich language, resourceful hero, and clever storytelling. Her imaginary tale might just inspire young readers to take a trip on the high seas.
Studio Mymu’s first iBook offering is a modern cautionary tale that raises environmental awareness through the use of enigmatic digital illustrations and an unlikely but fascinating cast of characters—animals, people, mythical creatures, and robots.
Siu Lon from Studio Mymu talks to us about the studio’s first iBook offering Mr. Fox and the Land Below. “When Mr Fox encounters unwanted guests one day, we are taken on an adventure to a mythical world under the earth’s surface. He must seek guidance from the only person who can save the earth from changing…”
Enter to win a copy of Linnea in Monet’s Garden and a Vera Bradley Tote*.
Giveaway begins October 12, 2012, at 12:01 A.M. PST and ends October 23, 2012, at 11:59 P.M. PST.
New and notable picture and board books that bring the right amount of thrill for a Halloween read.
Ralph Tells A Story is about a little boy who feels pressure in the classroom. Ralph notices that everyone around him is busy writing, and he feels incapable. But ultimately, his desire to communicate overpowers his fears. Learning to write is empowering.
Abby Hanlon’ s Ralph Tells a Story.
For every child who ever thought they had nothing to write about!