By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book Review
Published: August 1, 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.
THE HOT SPOTS: THE TRENDS
2010 Children’s Choice Book Awards Nominees
20 Sites to Improve Your Child’s Literacy
Summer Reading Tips & What to Read When
Kids’ Summer Reading Lists: Early-Fluent to Fluent Readers / Ages 6-10
THE NEW RELEASES
The most coveted books that release this month:
by Suzanne Collins
(Young Adult)
by Eoin Colfer
(Ages 9-12)
by Margaret Peterson Haddix
(Ages 9-12)
by Jane O’connor
(Ages 4-8)
by Suzanne Collins
(Young Adult)
by Margaret Peterson Haddix
(Ages 8-12)
by Sara Pennypacker
(Ages 7-10)
THE BEST SELLERS
The best selling children’s books this month:
PICTURE BOOKS
by Jacky Davis, David Soman
(Ages 3-7)
by Julie Andrews
(Ages 4-8)
by Mo Willems, Jon J Muth
(Ages 4-7)
by Simon Beecroft
(Ages 7 and up)
by Deborah Underwood
(Ages 3-5)
CHAPTER BOOKS
by Lincoln Peirce
(Ages 8-12)
by Suzanne Collins
(Ages 12 and up)
by Suzanne Collins
(Ages 12 and up)
by Lauren Kate
(Ages 12 and up)
(Young Adult)
PAPERBACK BOOKS
by Victoria Kann
(Ages 4-7)
by Beverly Cleary
(Ages 9-12)
by Sherman Alexie
(Ages 12 and up)
by Maggie Stiefvater
(Ages 13 and up)
by Markus Zusak
(Ages 14 and up)
SERIES BOOKS
Percy Jackson and the Olympians,
by Rick Riordan
(Ages 9 to 12)
by Sara Shepard
(Ages 14 and up)
by Jeff Kinney
(Ages 9 to 12)
by Stephenie Meyer
(Ages 12 and up)
by P. C. Cast
(Ages 14 and up)
This information was gathered from the New York Times Best Sellers list, which reflects the sales of books from books sold nationwide, including independent and chain stores. It is correct at the time of publication and presented in random order. To see the full list you can visit: www.nytimes.com.
KIDS’ LITERATURE EVENTS: CIRCA August, 2010
It’s no secret that it’s cool to read. Where can you be seen promoting literacy and encouraging kids to read?
An Exquisite Vision: The Art of Lisbeth Zwerger
June 29 – Sep 26
Location: The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art in Amherst, MA, USA
Golden Kite, Golden Dreams: the SCBWI Awards
Jul 8 – Oct 1
Location: Abilene, TX, USA
Library Week
Aug 16 – 22
Location: New Zealand
The Children’s Book Council: Children’s Book of the Year Awards
Aug 20
Location: Australia
The Children’s Book Council: The Crichton Award for New Illustrators
Aug 21
Location: Australia
The Children’s Book Council: Children’s Book Week (Across the Story Bridge)
Aug 21 – 27
Location: Australia
Know of any kids’ literacy or author events that are happening during the month of July or August? Leave your suggestion in the comments field below.