The Yarn
August 31, 2011 by Travis Jonker
Another school year begins. Turns out you need to sleep at night when you work during the daytime. As I go do that (sleep, not work), check out a fairly editorial-free Morning Notes. SHOWTIME FOR 90 SECOND NEWBERY Do you know about the 90 Second Newbery Contest? You know, the one organized by author James […]
August 30, 2011 by Travis Jonker
Nursery Rhyme Comics By Various Authors, Chris Duffy, Leonard S. Marcus First Second Books (Macmillan) ISBN: 9781596436008 $18.99 Grades 1-4 In Stores October 11, 2011 It’s no secret we are living in the age of superstar team-ups. With Watch the Throne on the top of the Billboard charts, The Miami Heat making waves in the […]
August 29, 2011 by Travis Jonker
Most of the older Newbery-winning covers are in need of an update, but I’m not so sure about today’s candidate needs much help… 1948: The Twenty-One Balloons by William Pène du Bois My Redo: Side by Side: Verdict: Yep, it’s pretty tough to beat the original here. The blog New Cover did a pretty bang […]
August 28, 2011 by Travis Jonker
School librarian, blogger, Twitter Picasso, collaborator, Mover & Shaker, and pal John Schumacher turns 30 today. You may be saying to yourself “Mr. Schu’s the man, how should I appropriately celebrate this occasion?” Two ways: 1. Watch the following Happy Birthday video, put together by author Jenni Holm, featuring a host of excellent children’s lit […]
August 28, 2011 by Travis Jonker
Now that this whole children’s literature blog thing has been around for a while, I feel like we can start naming some clichés of the form. One of them would certainly have to be complaining about your to-read pile. I’m as guilty as anyone, constantly moaning about how many well written, enjoyable books I need […]
August 26, 2011 by Travis Jonker
Hocus Pocus By Sylvie Desrosiers Illustrated by Rémy Simard Kids Can Press ISBN: 9781554535774 $16.95 Grades K-2 In Stores The wordless picture book spectrum is wide, and in places, impressively deep. You have your experimental (Zoom), cinematic (Chalk, Flotsam), magical (The Red Book, The Snowman), funny (Where’s Walrus), and pretty much every point in between. […]
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August 25, 2011 by Travis Jonker
THE MOST IMPRACTICAL BOOKSHELF For those who really (really really) like things in their place: NOW THIS IS HOW IT’S DONE If you’re a school librarian (as I am), chances are you’re gearing up for another year. Be sure to check out this image-heavy post by school librarian John Schumacher, documenting his library prep. Inspiring […]
August 22, 2011 by Travis Jonker
And so it continues. Every week a Newbery-winning book gets a new cover. Let’s get down to business… 1947: Miss Hickory by Carolyn Sherwin Bailey Original Cover: My Redo: Side by Side: Verdict: My take goes down the abstract road, which could be good – but could also leave readers confused. Your thoughts? Click here […]
August 21, 2011 by Travis Jonker
Forbes recently posted a list of the highest paid authors in the world. In it you’ll find children’s and YA authors sitting side by side with authors of books for grown-ups. Call me crazy, but I’d contend that a list like this was unthinkable a decade or two ago. The most amazing thing about this […]
August 17, 2011 by Travis Jonker
MONSTRUMOLOGIST NO MORE? Rick Yancey’s critically acclaimed and Printz-award-winning Monstrumologist series will not be continuing. Folks ain’t happy. Bookshelves of Doom has an excellent interview with Yancey to get you up to speed on the controversy. Click here to read. (Thanks to @chasingray and Bookshelves of Doom for the link) THE BEST PICTURE BOOKS … […]
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