Did you know that Brian Selznick’s grandfather’s cousin is the storied Hollywood producer and screenwriter David O. Selznick, best known for producing Gone with the Wind (1939) and Rebecca (1940)? I only bring that up because Brian Selznick’s books have that same old-timey film quality despite being books. It’s like Brian Selznick himself is out…
Our theme for #DiverseKidLit in March is the Changing Seasons. Please consider sharing diverse books and resources that support love and families. (As always, the theme is only a suggestion. Diverse posts on alternate topics are always welcome.) I chose two nonfiction books today that show the biodiversity of the world we live in. I hope these…
I’m part of The Rock Maiden‘s blog tour, Natasha Yim’s Chinese folk tale about love and loyalty. She was inspired by an interesting natural rock formation found in Hong Kong, and the ancient Chinese legend that explained how that came to be. I’m also giving away a copy of The Rock Maiden AND a Skype…
Please welcome author A. J. Pacquette with a list of ten books featuring kids with incarcerated parents. I was thrilled to meet her! It turns out that we live near each other! Nowhere Girl by A. J. Pacquette I had coffee with author Ammi-Joan Paquette but had no idea that NOWHERE GIRL is her middle-grade…
I’m thrilled today with a 2 question interview from Newbery winner Jerry Spinelli! The first question brings me back to when I first met with my middle daughter, then probably around nine years old. The second question I pose him is to give me his Top 10 Books he thinks everyone should read. I’m also…
When your new little bundle of joy arrives, there’s a lot to take in. Now, you’re responsible for a tiny little human and everything that goes along with that. The other thing to think about is how you’re going to continue to meet your own needs. The postpartum period can be a challenge, but you…
Our theme for #DiverseKidLit in February is Love. Please consider sharing diverse books and resources that support love and families. (As always, the theme is only a suggestion. Diverse posts on alternate topics are always welcome.) What Is #DiverseKidLit? Diverse Children’s Books is a book-sharing meme designed to promote the reading and writing of children’s books that feature diverse…