5 Favorite Puzzling Middle Grade Books, and a Few Clever Classics, Too
Here are some of Russell Ginns, author of Samantha Spinner and the Super-Secret Plans, favorite puzzling books, and a few clever classics, too.
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My Writing and Reading Life: Derek Taylor Kent
Latest published book … EL PERRO CON SOMBRERO You wrote it because … In doing my school visits to promote my book series Scary School, I visited many dual immersion and spanish-speaking schools and saw the need for bilingual picture books that could be used to teach either
My Writing and Reading Life: Suzanne Williams
Suzanne Williams is the author of over 40 books for children, from picture books and easy readers to chapter books and middle grade fiction series. Her picture book, Library Lil (illustrated by Steven Kellogg) won the New Mexico children’s choice award in 2000 and was
Books for Mikey: Go Ahead, Laugh!
He won’t read it. He hates everything. #4
By David Teague, The Children’s Book Review
Published: August 20, 2012
Of course, every boy isn’t a reluctant reader. A lot of boys love books. All we’re trying to do is get as many as possible to strike their pup-tents in camp #1 and pitch them in Camp #2.
To quote the great Jon Scieszka (which is something I do quite frequently and with stellar results):
“Boys aren’t believing that ‘Reading is wonderful.’ Reading is often difficult and boring for them. Let’s start with “Here is one book . . . you might like”
Books for Mikey: Reluctant Readers’ Books
Sometimes, as I ponder tactics for encouraging the “reluctant readers” in my life (typically late-elementary through middle-school boys), I cast my mind back to an earlier generation’s paragon of averseness, Mikey [Life cereal commercial]. Only instead of confronting Mikey with healthy breakfast cereal, in
Summer Reading List: Young Adult / Teens
By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: July 13, 2010
To capture the interest of a teen/young adult while summer is in full swing, books need to have an engaging story line and strong characters. The following books represent just that, they are all very hard to put down!
What’s Hot in May, 2010? Author Events, Best Selling Kids’ Books, and More …
By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: May 11, 2010
Here’s the scoop on the most popular destinations on The Children’s Book Review site, the most coveted new releases, the bestsellers, and kids’ book events.