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Teaser Tuesdays 5/18/10

Posted by Ranjana On May - 18 - 20101 COMMENT
Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly book meme hosted by Should Be Reading, where we share a “teaser” from a book we’re currently reading. Want to join in? Here’s what you do:
  1. Find a book you’re currently reading
  2. Share two sentences from a random page
  3. Comment on this post to share them with us! Don’t forget to include the title & author as well.
Kim’s current read:...

Children’s Book Week Wrap-Up: The Song Remains the Same (Guest Post)

Posted by Kim On May - 17 - 20106 COMMENTS
Allison recently graduated from Newcastle University with a Masters in Children’s Literature. An avid reader, Allison is my partner in crime when it comes to our love of YA Lit. Enjoy her guest post on the current state of children’s literature! -Kim “The Song Remains the Same: Despite Skyrocketing Popularity and Award-Winning Authors, Children’s Fiction Still Struggles for Credibility” As Children’s...

New in Books 5/16/10

Posted by Kim On May - 16 - 2010ADD COMMENTS
Hey guys! Taking a break from all of the wonderful Children’s Book Week fun, here’s the latest news from the publishing world.
  • The mysterious Book Bike.
  • Fan of Artemis Fowl? Then you need to read this.
  • And...

Where did all those Nancy Drew books go, anyway?

Posted by Ranjana On May - 14 - 2010ADD COMMENTS
Jumping on the nostalgia bandwagon from Children’s Book Week, I’d thought I’d share a few thoughts on how my reading habits as a kid have influenced my life. It’s not just that my reading tastes today are an extension of what I appreciated as a kid (for example, I’ve moved on steadily from Agatha Christie short stories to P.D. James and Reginald Hill novels), but that...

Top Most Influential Young Adult Authors From My Childhood

Posted by Kim On May - 14 - 2010ADD COMMENTS
I thought now would be a good time to share with all of you the top ten authors from my childhood who have had the most influence on not only my literary tastes, but my life (as corny as that sounds). So, in brief: 10. Shel Silverstein (I think I still have “Homework, Oh Homework” still memorized…)
9. The Brothers Grimm (Fairy tales? Yes please!)
8. C. S. Lewis (The Chronicles of Narnia was the first series I remember completing, and I wanted more!)
7. Roald Daul...

Borders’ “Double Dog Dare” Comes Just in Time for Children’s Book Week!

Posted by Ranjana On May - 13 - 20101 COMMENT
Hey everyone! How’s your Thursday going? (It is Thursday, right? This week has seriously been dragging!) We’re right in the middle of Children’s Book Week 2010, which is great timing for Borders’ new summer reading challenge for kids! Kids under 12 who read ten books by August 26, 2010 can pick up a free book at Borders. For the deets, visit the Borders “Double...

2010 Children’s Choice Book Awards

Posted by Ranjana On May - 12 - 2010ADD COMMENTS
The Children’s Choice Book Awards were held last night in New York City as part of Children’s Book Week. For more info on CBW, check out Kim’s post from yesterday. Congrats to authors and illustrators Paulette Bogan, Jarrett J. Krosoczka, Rachel Renee Russell, Suzanne Collins, James Patterson, and Peter Brown! For the full results, visit the Children’s Book Week official...

Spotlight: Children’s Book Week, May 10th – 16th

Posted by Kim On May - 11 - 20106 COMMENTS
Hey guys! Welcome to Children’s Book Week 2010! It’s that wonderful time of year again where the literary world takes a moment to appreciate the magical affect children’s literature brings to readers of all ages. Beginning in 1919, educators, librarians, and booksellers have celebrated with various events like parties, storytelling, author signings, and other celebratory events! Here’s a list of some great events going on...

Teaser Tuesdays 5/11/10

Posted by Ranjana On May - 11 - 20106 COMMENTS
Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly book meme hosted by Should Be Reading, where we share a “teaser” from a book we’re currently reading. This week, in honor of Children’s Book Week, we’ve decided to share teasers from books we loved as kids. (And expect a post later with more info on CBW!)Want to join in? Here’s what you do:
  1. Find a book you’re currently...

Teaser Tuesdays 5/4/10

Posted by Ranjana On May - 4 - 20103 COMMENTS
Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly book meme hosted by Should Be Reading, where we share a “teaser” from a book we’re currently reading. Want to join in? Here’s what you do:
  1. Find a book you’re currently reading
  2. Share two sentences from a random page
  3. Comment on this post to share them with us! Don’t forget to include the title & author as well.
Kim’s current read:...