Politics in Practice
January 31, 2008 by Travis Jonker
I have to say that I have a love for all things independent – just call me the Patrick Henry of the school library world. I like my music, movies, and definitely my booksellers to let freedom ring whenever possible. That’s why I always link books featured on 100 Scope Notes to Schuler Books, a […]
January 30, 2008 by Travis Jonker
It’s time for another round of book philanthropy. The Office of Development here at 100 Scope Notes (see: me) has a fresh batch of books and is excited for the opportunity to give back. If you’ve got your eye on one of these titles and are interested in calling dibs, send an email to scopenotes@gmail.com. […]
January 29, 2008 by Travis Jonker
Velma Gratch and the Way Cool Butterfly By Alan Madison Illustrated by Kevin Hawkes Schwartz and Wade Books ISBN: 9780375835971 $16.99 Grades K-2 In Stores *Recommended* This review previously appeared in the January edition of children’s lit journal The Edge of the Forest. Most younger siblings will tell you: an older brother or sister can […]
January 29, 2008 by Travis Jonker
When NPR covers children’s lit, it’s like a school librarian’s dream come true. Well, to be honest, a cardigan sweater with built in bifocals is really a librarian’s dream – but this is close. I have not yet had a chance to read “We Are the Ship“, written and illustrated by Kadir Nelson, but I’ve […]
January 28, 2008 by Travis Jonker
Big Chickens Fly the Coop By Leslie Helakoski Illustrated By Henry Cole Dutton Children’s Books ISBN 9780525479154 $15.99 Grades K-2 In Stores *Recommended* No group of people on earth enjoy a sequel as much as kids. Sometimes it seems like if you slap a “2” at the end of a book or movie, youngsters take […]
January 28, 2008 by Travis Jonker
I just wanted to say thanks to the wonderful children’s lit blog BreeniBooks for including 100 Scope Notes in “Blogs That Make My Day“. It’s always nice to be singled out (unless it’s for something bad, which this is definitely not).
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January 28, 2008 by Travis Jonker
Or “Wheeze-ner”? As a person who often has to explain how to pronounce my name (hard J? soft J?), I can see how the following website could be a lifesaver for those struggling to name that author. Thanks to the outstanding children’s lit blog The Longstockings, I now know how to pronounce just about every […]
January 27, 2008 by Travis Jonker
The Wretched Stone By Chris Van Allsburg Houghton Mifflin Company (1991) ISBN 9780395533079 $18.95 Grades 2-4 In Stores Unless there is some strange cult out there that seeks to unlock life’s mysteries through meditations on “The Mysteries of Harris Burdick” (and really, there might be), nowhere on earth does Grand Rapids native Chris Van Allsburg […]
January 27, 2008 by Travis Jonker
I first heard mention of Martin Scorsese buying the rights to “The Invention of Hugo Cabret” a couple of days after the Caldecott announcement. My reaction was surprise – I figured if anyone, maybe Jon Favreau would give it a shot, but Marty? I tried to just sort of ignore the news for a bit, […]
January 26, 2008 by Travis Jonker
If you’re a school librarian like I am, and work with students to help them find information, the following link might make you say “A-hah! I knew it.” If you’re not a school librarian, well, you might say the same thing, but without the exclamation point. It turns out that the youngsters, occasionally called “the […]
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