Teen Librarian Toolbox
February 28, 2010 by Travis Jonker
On Wednesday I posted the trailer for Harriet the Spy: Blog Wars, a TV movie update of the classic children’s book. Website Jezebel decided to update some other kids books for the 21st century. Some titles don’t need changing (The Twits), some actually exist (Little Blog on the Prairie), and some just had to be […]
February 26, 2010 by Travis Jonker
Smile By Raina Telgemeier Graphix (Scholastic) ISBN: 9780545132060 $10.99 Grades 5-8 In Stores *Best New Books* Review copy purchased. Watch the Smile book trailer: Also reviewed by Kids Lit, Abby (the) Librarian, Chasing Ray, Good Comics for Kids, Oops…Wrong Cookie, Comicsgirl. You can win a copy of Smile by submitting your most embarrassing dentist office […]
February 25, 2010 by Travis Jonker
I have a new cover I want to show you. It kinda follows a trend. But it’s a surprise. Click here to take a look. Thanks for your time. (Thanks to Abigail from Hedgehog Librarian for the lead)
February 24, 2010 by Travis Jonker
‘MAGIC UNDER GLASS’ GETS NEW COVER Bloomsbury caught a good dose of criticism last month over the whitewashed cover of Jaclyn Dolamore’s Magic Under Glass. They decided to give it another shot. Here is the new cover: To these eyes, a considerable improvement. Click here to visit Charlotte’s Library for a more thorough discussion. BATTLE […]
February 23, 2010 by Travis Jonker
Meanwhile By Jason Shiga Amulet Books ISBN: 9780810984233 $15.95 Grades 4-7 In Stores *Best New Books* I have a problem. I’m not sure what to do when faced with a book like Meanwhile – a choose-your-own-adventure-style graphic novel. How do you review a book without a set beginning, middle, and end? How do you approach […]
February 22, 2010 by Travis Jonker
What do Michael Jordan, Houdini, and John F. Kennedy all have in common? They all were recently weeded from the 5th and 6th grade school where I work. Now, don’t send angry electronic letters – none of these famous figures have been completely removed (although I can’t say the same for Chris Mullin). No, they […]
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February 22, 2010 by Travis Jonker
College Humor recently posted a series of satirical covers based on R.L. Stine’s hugely successful (and still circulating like wildfire in my libraries) Goosebumps series. Good for a couple, two, three laughs. Click here to take a look. (Thanks to Buzzfeed for the link)
February 21, 2010 by Travis Jonker
Similar to the Zack/Jessie vs. Slater/Kelly showdown in the “Dancing to the Max” episode of Saved by the Bell, this whole print vs. ebook debate just gets more and more intriguing doesn’t it? The New York Times recently addressed the topic, asking “Do School Libraries Need Books?”, and inviting five interested parties to state their […]
February 20, 2010 by Travis Jonker
I don’t think I can add anything to this. (Thanks to Stephen’s Lighthouse for the link (via Speed Bump))
February 19, 2010 by Travis Jonker
If you know me, then you know I enjoy the cheap satisfaction of seeing the continuation of a cover trend. This has certainly happened with sock covers, a topic which I continue to beat upon like the proverbial “dead horse”. Today, I’m pleased to see that we have a new inductee into a different group: […]
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