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January 31, 2013 by Travis Jonker
The hold shelf is the polygraph test of the library world. What are people truly interested in reading? Check the holds. While the popularity of certain titles is universal (see: Wimpy Kid, The Hunger Games, etc.), often times there will be a run on a book you never expected. As famous librarian, the famous Rasheed […]
January 30, 2013 by Travis Jonker
I mentioned last week that it was time to stop fooling myself that I would get a lot of blog posts out the door during ALA Midwinter. Success! I did, however, manage to take pictures on Instagram. Why don’t I dump all the photos right here for anyone interested? I take your silence as a […]
January 29, 2013 by Travis Jonker
The biggest awards in Children’s literature have been doled out, let’s take a look at the three categories nearest and dearest to me. Click here for video of the awards. Newbery Medal: The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate Honor: Splendors and Glooms by Laura Amy Schlitz Honor: BOMB by Steve Sheinkin Honor: Three […]
January 25, 2013 by Travis Jonker
Truth be told, I’ve never watched all of Rockey Horror Picture Show (to which the title of this post references). I tried when I was 16 or so and just couldn’t do it. Maybe I need to try again. Back on topic! The monthly roundup of most-requested books, #holdshelf, is back on track after a […]
January 23, 2013 by Travis Jonker
Yeah! I’m heading to the American Library Association Midwinter Meeting, which is also the kick-off to my year on the Caldecott committee. The lead-up to ALA conferences always goes the same for me – I say I want to blog the sights, sounds, and unusual smells, and then barely manage to squeak out one measly […]
January 23, 2013 by Travis Jonker
CALDECOTT CALLED *Update* The fine blog Calling Caldecott just announced the results of their first round of mock voting. All my picks made it, so I’m a happy camper. Click here to read. ALL THE STARS ShelfTalker put out the final tally of books that received starred reviews, a list that I always get a […]
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January 22, 2013 by Travis Jonker
How better to get acquainted with the Caldecott Medal than through two artists who have won it? Last year, in the first Caldecott Conversation, Erin E. Stead and Jerry Pinkney talked shop. Today, the conversation continues as Stead and Chris Raschka (the 2012 Caldecott winner for A Ball for Daisy) interview each other. Erin E. […]
January 21, 2013 by Travis Jonker
Look Up! Bird-Watching in Your Own Backyard By Annette LeBlanc Cate Candlewick Press ISBN: 9780763645618 $15.99 Grades 2-4 In Stores March 12, 2013 *Best New Book* Find it at: Schuler Books | Your Library Let us be honest – in terms of activities for kids, birdwatching is pretty low on the popularity list. Due to […]
January 17, 2013 by Travis Jonker
February 14th is International Book Giving Day (visit the website to learn more). Artist Priya Kuriyan even whipped up a nice poster for the event: (Click here for the downloadable full-size version on the IBGD site) So, if you’re about to give one of the gifts below, please consider a book instead. Mug “You know, I really […]
January 16, 2013 by Travis Jonker
THE LIBRARIAN EGO Children’s librarian (and occasional book review song collaborator) Hi Miss Julie had folks talking with her post about fame in the library world. Plenty to consider here. http://himissjulie.com/2013/01/13/ego-thy-name-is-librarianship/ JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH VS. SCIENCE You think 501 seagulls could lift a house-sized peach? Try way, way more. Finally scientists are doing […]
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