Travis here with some Grade A Show-This-to-Your-Students material. Dav Pilkey on the CBS Sunday Morning Show. And while you’re at it, here are a few more good ones. Mo Willems 1 Mo Willems 2 Jeff Kinney Kadir Nelson
Exclusive Book Trailer Premiere: Tumble & Blue by Cassie Beasley
September 14, 2017 by 4 Comments
I like that book Circus Mirandus – you know it? It was written by Cassie Beasley. Well, now she has another book out – it’s called Tumble & Blue – and I’m here to share a first look at the trailer. But first, I had a couple important questions (okay one important question and two […]
Books on Film: In the Studio with Chris Haughton
September 7, 2017 by 1 Comment
Any time Chris Haughton has a new book out, I take notice. He’s done some good ones: I therefore loved this video created by TATE Kids where two young interviewers pay a visit to Haughton’s studio. He gives some insight into his process and even makes a little art. This would be a good one […]
Have a Record-Breaking School Year
September 5, 2017 by 1 Comment
Today is the beginning of the school year around here. Maybe it is where you are too. For inspiration, watch the glorious sight of 10,200 Guinness World Record books toppling to set a world record. (Still bummed that Seattle lost the title, though.)
Morning Notes: Why You Wanna Give Me the Runaround? Edition
September 1, 2017 by Leave a Comment
PEPE WILL NOT BE IN THIS PICTURE BOOK Pepe the Frog – internet meme turned hate symbol, will not be the star of a new picture book. Click here to read. A VILLAGE OF AUTHORS While I ruminate on the idea of an actual village of authors (so . . . many . . . cafés). […]
Books on Film: Gene Yuen Yang Talks with . . .
August 23, 2017 by 1 Comment
Did you know Gene Luen Yang has a Reading Without Walls “video podcast” on Reading Rockets? Did you know that he already has a bunch of great interviews up on their YouTube channel? Who has he talked to? Among others . . . Jason Reynolds: Katherine Paterson: Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden: Patrick Ness: […]
ANSWERED: Burning Question of the Day (#3)
August 17, 2017 by
On the question of George eating the vet, you have spoken: What a relief – this question has been answered once and for all, rendering any future debate meaningless. Thank you to everyone who voted. Previously . . . ANSWERED: Burning Question of the Day (#1) ANSWERED: Burning Question of the Day (#2)
Books on Film: Grace Lin on Racist Children’s Books
August 15, 2017 by
If you haven’t had a chance yet, make sure you watch this PBS Newshour video with author/illustrator Grace Lin. She talks about how to approach children’s books that contain racist content.
100 Scope Notes Burning Question of the Day (#3)
August 9, 2017 by
I have questions, you have the answers. Let’s solve some of children’s literature most vexing questions with the 100 Scope Notes Burning Question of the Day. At the end of Bark, George by Jules Feiffer, George *SPOILER ALERT* says “hello” instead of barking, indicating that he ate a human. But was that human the vet […]
Exclusive Book Trailer Premiere: WHERE OLIVER FITS by Cale Atkinson
July 24, 2017 by
Do you know about Cale Atkinson? Maybe you’ve read some of his books? He has a new one coming September 5th called Where Oliver Fits. Today we have a first look at the trailer for the book. A book which had a very cool puzzle cover reveal a few months back: It's a race against […]
Book Buzz: Buzzy Buzzing 2018 Buzz
July 19, 2017 by
If are anything like me (first off, I offer my condolences) then you like to look as far off into the distance as possible, straining to see the books that will being hitting shelves in the distant future. You best check out Spring 2018 Children’s Sneak Previews. I learned a bunch of stuff while reading it: […]
Books on Film: A First Look at ‘A Wrinkle in Time’
July 17, 2017 by
Here we go – the first trailer for the upcoming film adaptation of the children’s classic A Wrinkle in Time. Was I expecting a cover of Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) by The Eurythmics? I was not. Looks pretty intriguing, though.
Books on Film: Storytime with . . .
July 6, 2017 by
Consider this your internet curiosity of the day: a two-dude comedy team reads classic (and new) children’s books. Storytime with Ryan & Craig.
Books on Film: Youth Media Award Winners Reactions
June 21, 2017 by
I really never get tired of hearing Youth Media award winners talk about getting The Call. All credit to John Schumacher of Watch. Connect. Read. for reminding me via tweet that there are a whole bunch of new videos by ALA Youth Media Award winners (Newbery, Caldecott, etc.) up over at the I Love Libraries […]
Books on Film: The New York Times Illustrator Video Motherlode
June 14, 2017 by
Over on Facebook, the New York Times is quietly amassing an astounding collection of children’s illustrator videos. You want names? Dav Pilkey, Rachel Reneé Russell, David Wiesner, Elise Gravel, R. Gregory Christie, Jon Klassen, Sophie Blackall, Floyd Cooper, Jessixa Bagley, Lane Smith and a lot more. Some of the best illustrators making books for kids, […]
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