Erin and Philip Stead on the joys and challenges of returning to the world of Amos.
Recap: The Plum Creek Literacy Festival
September 25, 2021 by
A recap of the controversy surrounding the Plum Creek Literacy Festival.
One Star Review, Guess Who? (#153)
September 24, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Can you guess the children’s book by its scathing one-star review on Goodreads?
Exclusive Cover Reveal: THIS IS A SCHOOL by John Schu and Veronica Miller Jamison
September 21, 2021 by Leave a Comment
A first look at the cover of THIS IS A SCHOOL, by John Schumacher and Veronica Miller Jamison
Predictions! NYT Best Illustrated Children’s Books 2021
September 20, 2021 by 1 Comment
I attempt to predict the books that will end up on the 2021 New York Times Best Illustrated list.
The Story of Amos McGee with Erin and Philip Stead
September 16, 2021 by Leave a Comment
The Caldecott Medal-winning duo are on the latest episode of The Yarn podcast.
Fifteen Dollars: A Wholesome Library Story
September 15, 2021 by Leave a Comment
A true story of $15 lost and found in a library book
Giveaway: CIRCLE UNDER BERRY by Carter Higgins
September 14, 2021 by Leave a Comment
I’m giving away three copies of CIRCLE UNDER BERRY by Carter Higgins.
How We Celebrate Dot Day in Our K-3 School Library
September 13, 2021 by 2 Comments
Dot Day is coming. Here’s how we celebrate.
One Star Review, Guess Who? (#152)
September 10, 2021 by 5 Comments
Can you guess the children’s book by its scathing one-star review on Goodreads?
Endangered Series #21: Dear Dumb Diary
September 9, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Should it stay, or should it go?
What do Sara Pennypacker and Pernille Ripp Have in Common?
September 8, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Some recent podcast episodes for you.
Gallery: Some of the Posters in Our School Library
September 7, 2021 by Leave a Comment
A photographic tour of some of my favorite posters in our K-3 school library.
Your 2021 Labor Day Weekend ‘Do Not Read’ List
September 3, 2021 by Leave a Comment
This Labor Day weekend, try not to read about labor.
It’s Not About What You Think It’s About: Blow People’s Minds with Your Next Keynote Speech
September 2, 2021 by 3 Comments
A foolproof technique for making your keynote speech amazingly forgettable.
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