Three Little Shrimp covers the fictional journey of some young shrimp that unknowingly adventure away from their troop.
Month: August 2013
Her picture books Sea Monster and the Bossy Fish and Sea Monster’s First Day help students, parents and teachers address some of the fears and challenges that come at the end of summer and the beginning of the school year.
Enter to win a prize pack of Matthew Van Fleet’s books, including his latest title Munch!
Giveaway begins August 19, 2013, at 12:01 A.M. PST and ends September 16, 2013, at 11:59 P.M. PST.
Keeper of Reign is the first book in an upcoming series for young adult and middle grade readers. Author Emma Right’s goal for this book is to empower readers with the message of hope.
Author Showcase Homeschooler mother inspires young adult readers through the mystical world of the Elfies Keeper of Reign By Emma Right…
Lalitha is a youth services & community college librarian living in Southern California with her husband and their two boys. She decided to start a blog, Masala Reader, which would contribute to ongoing dialogue about multicultural literature for children and young adults.
Lalitha is a strong advocate of professional development, and tries to stay active in ALA by serving on committees such as YALSA’s Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers and ALA Feminist Task Force’s Amelia Bloomer Project. We are so thankful that she found some spare time to answer our On the Shelf questions. This librarian/mommy blogger has pizazz!
Michele Luker is insanely obsessed with reading. Thus, her book review blog is adeptly named Insane About Books. Below, you will discover five of the best “new” and “coming soon” young adult books that are on her fall reading list … we know you’ll be adding these titles to your list, too!
Kate Messner is an award-winning author whose books for kids have been New York Times Notable, Junior Library Guild, IndieBound, and Bank Street College of Education Best Books selections. Her latest picture book, Sea Monster and the Bossy Fish, is a great back-to-school (and any other time) read. Messner took a break from one of her favorite summer pastimes, kayaking, to share this great list of her family’s favorite books.
Dewi and the Seeds of Doom, a fast-paced, rambunctious adventure story written for reluctant readers aged six through eleven (elementary/middle-grade readers), is children’s fiction with a rare theme.
Apples, Bean Dip, and Carrot Cake: Kids! Teach Yourself to Cook
By Anne and Freya Dinshah
For ages 4 to 12