Today, I wanted to tackle why the children’s book publishing industry is giving a pass to sexual misconduct authors and illustrators who were not written up in major publications? It’s as if publishers have conspired with School Library Journal to scrub the comments on their article, Unpacking Anne Ursu’s Survey and the Fallout, with Changes…
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I invited my guest author to respond today, Sandra Neil Wallace, on the Wall Street Journal Op Ed piece, “Reading From Left to Left at Barnes & Noble.” The author, Dave Seminara, objected to a book display of Inspiring Books to Empower Young Readers because it was too liberal. He writes: Unless you lock your children in a…
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I thought this article, What makes a good Newbery novel?, from The Horn Book really nailed the definition of a Newbery book: “At the heart of every Newbery is a remarkable character.” “Rich, textured, fascinating worlds — stages on which wonderfully original characters can play. And live out their usually most unusual lives.” “Character and…
I think there should be Newbery type of award for middle grade book series. Have you noticed that there are no awards for book series? Why is that? I’d make the criteria: The book series has to be completed. The book series must have between 3-7 books. (I hate those endlessly long series that are…
Now that I have just had a recent birthday bringing me into my mid-50’s, it’s time to think about anti-aging products for my skin. While we all want flawless, young, and beautiful skin forever, we can’t stop aging. And while aging is a natural part of life, no one wants a plethora of wrinkles, fine…
I made a mid-year Caldecott and Geisel 2019 Prediction list (which is new for me! I’m normally not that organized to get a list out mid-year!). I haven’t read enough easy readers to add to my Geisel list but I did judge the first round Cybils Awards Picture Books and Board Books. I read about…
