Michaela MacColl’s award-winning books include “Prisoners in the Palace,” “Promise the Night,” and her most recent novel “Nobody’s Secret.” A former resident of France, and Russian history expert, she’s a fascinating person and such a gem to share with our TCBR readers.
Month: April 2013
The White Tower’ (£6.99, Bramley Publishing) tells the story of Jonathan Williams, Ben Straker and Victoria Taylor, who travel back to Tudor England to rescue their friend and mentor, the Gleeman.
To support the message of Screen Free Week, Random House Children’s Books has created a video featuring four illustrators to support parents and teachers in their efforts to encourage kids to look up from their screens and enjoy life!
In his most beautiful and moving work to date, The New Yorker illustrator Bob Staake explores the universal themes of loneliness, bullying, and the importance of friendship.
A new crop of art books, inspired by geometric shapes, are making their way to bookstores near you. Here are a few of the most interesting ones we’ve come across.
Hola! Welcome to Mexico, book one in this new educational and enlightening series where award-winning author Carole P. Roman (Captain No Beard series) introduces young children to cultures around the world by sharing details on places, foods, sports, language and more.
Carole P. Roman is the award-winning author of the “Captain No Beard” series. Roman talks to us about her latest children’s book series that aims to introduce kids to cultures around the world.
An everyday visit to the library becomes an unexpected adventure through the pages of classic children’s book favorites!
Joan Holub was formerly an associate art director at Scholastic, then became an illustrator, after which she sequed into writing full time—a job she love, love, loves!
Joan VanSickle Sloan is the Community Outreach Coordinator at Blount County Public Library in Maryville, Tennessee. After reading this interview, you’ll love what Joan does!