Category Archives: Booktalkin’
Between Dick & Jane and Dr. Seuss: The Easy Reader Missing Link
Sparked by the photograph on the left, an investigation into Snoozey and the possible discovery of an easy reader missing link. Getting all Nancy Drew-like over on the AlSC blog.
Filed under Booktalkin', Children's Books, Collection Development
Classics I’ve Never Read (or, My Shame Revealed)
Here is my confession: I am a children’s librarian who has not read a (shameful) number of classic children’s books. There are books that I’ve purposefully avoided, others that I’ve always meant to read (but Time, time, who has the … Continue reading
Filed under Booktalkin', Children's Books, Classics Crusade, Reader's Advisory
Hardcover vs. Paperback: Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell in Love
One of my favorite (dorky) pastimes is awaiting the paperback releases of books I love. Sometimes I read a book and think, Wow, what a terrific book with a slightly unfortunate or odd or confusing cover. Paperback reissues to the … Continue reading
Filed under Book Covers, Booktalkin', Children's Books
Book Review: In Our Mothers’ House by Patricia Polacco
As the child of a gay parent, I am always excited to discover new children’s books about same-sex families. Growing up, there was very, very little in the way of literature that reflected my own experiences. I do remember my … Continue reading
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Book Review: The Maze Runner by James Dashner
Due out October 13, 2009 (Delacorte Press) While attending the Random House Children’s Books Fall Preview a couple weeks ago, I heard this book described as “Lord of the Flies meets The Hunger Games.” Sweet Jimminy! That pretty much bumped … Continue reading
Filed under Book Review, Booktalkin', Children's Books, YA
Video Booktalks!
Check out Fuse’s latest. What a great idea! I love it love it love it! If I had a video camera, I’d absolutely steal this idea! Someday, someday……..
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