Politics in Practice
December 30, 2009 by Travis Jonker
What does “Twixmas” mean? THE MASSES DECLARE ‘WE’RE NOT BUYING IT’; FREE EBOOKS PROVE WILDLY POPULAR Ebooks? More like FreEbooks (100 Scope Notes Lame Joke of the Day©). Amazon recently announced that they sold more ebooks than traditional books over the holidays. Turns out they were padding the stats with freebies. FANFARE 2009 ARRIVES; MUSIC […]
December 22, 2009 by Travis Jonker
It’s time to take a trip back and look at the year that was in children’s lit miscellanea. Most Uncontroversial Children’s Lit Controversy: Neil Gaiman’s Twitter reaction upon winning the Newbery. Some folks were (completely unreasonably (in my opinion)) offended by Neil Gaiman’s decidedly not-for-kids Twitter reaction upon winning the Newbery. This much can be […]
December 18, 2009 by Travis Jonker
I had designs on highlighting this cover trend a while ago, but I held off because I thought it might be fizzling out. Not so! After coming upon a couple more examples recently, I realize that holding stuff is still hot. But first: the hands that started it all? Logo for Allstate Insurance. Eventually, cover […]
December 16, 2009 by Travis Jonker
KIRKUS REVIEWS NO MORE The venerable literary journal will be closing up shop. See Tweet o’ the Week for more info. THIS JUST IN: WORLD OF CHILDREN”S BOOKS ‘ROCKING’ Try to not get pumped up about the current state of children’s lit while reading Jon Scieszka’s report to the LA Times. The man makes it […]
December 15, 2009 by Travis Jonker
Looking to give books that convey just the right “if only you had tried harder this year” vibe? The 100 Scope Notes Children’s Book Lump of Coal Gift Guide is for you. (Click the images below to purchase) For a child who’s head over heels for complex interactions between physical systems: The ABCs are overrated […]
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December 14, 2009 by Travis Jonker
Two of a Kind By Jacqui Robbins Illustrated by Matt Phelan Atheneum (Simon & Schuster) ISBN: 9781416924371 $16.99 Grades K-2 In Stores *Recommended* It happens every year. Good books come and go without getting their due. But if there is a reassuring thought, it is this: honest books are always needed. And honest is exactly […]
December 13, 2009 by Travis Jonker
Artist Jane Mount paints bookshelves. Or rather, what’s on the shelves. I particularly like the children’s titles in Ideal Bookshelf 5, TRE (above) – a nice mix of classics (e.g., Pippi Longstocking) and outstanding recent releases (e.g., 365 Penguins). The best part? Shell out 20 bones and you can have a copy. Click here to […]
December 11, 2009 by Travis Jonker
The Circus Ship By Chris Van Dusen Candlewick Press ISBN: 9780763630904 $16.99 Grades K-2 In Stores *Best New Books* You know how it goes – great story, weak illustrations. Or maybe it’s amazing artwork, slight story. This either/or inconsistency is the downfall of many a picture book. Not this time. Delightful from start to finish, […]
December 9, 2009 by Travis Jonker
SESAME WORKSHOP GETS INTO EBOOK GAME Is it just me, or does it seem like ebook news is coming fast and furious lately? The LA Times reports that the folks who bring Sesame Street to the world will also begin offering digital books. BEST COMICS OF 2009 ANNOUNCED; MICHIGAN LIBRARIAN’S BUDGET STRAINED I love/have an […]
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