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February 28, 2014 by Travis Jonker
Click here for Mick Jagger: Rockstar Librarian
February 27, 2014 by Travis Jonker
SO NEW I love checking out the annual Publishers Weekly Fall Sneak Peeks, a lengthy list of children’s books on the horizon. All kinds of exciting stuff coming. Click here to take a look. YOU CAN’T DO THAT IN AMERICA Sometimes, it takes a French children’s literature controversy to remind us just how different our […]
February 26, 2014 by Travis Jonker
Head-to-head competition in literature isn’t anything new, but the idea of pitting two characters/things against each other in the title of a book is a continuing trend in children’s literature (and perhaps literature in general). While it’s far from the first book to bring out the “vs.”, I think the book that really helped put […]
February 25, 2014 by Travis Jonker
What books are kids putting on hold in libraries around the country? The February #Holdshelf gallery at Watch. Connect. Read. has the answers. Click here to have a look.
February 24, 2014 by Travis Jonker
The Scraps Book: Notes from a Colorful Life By Lois Ehlert Beach Lane Books (Simon & Schuster) ISBN: 9781442435711 $17.99 Grades K-5 In Stores Find it at: Schuler Books | Your Library If you’re thinking of challenging an illustrator to an autobiography-off, just don’t. Oh, you already did it? Look, there’s no shame in bending […]
February 21, 2014 by Travis Jonker
I don’t have what you’d call a good singing voice. I don’t mind flexing the tin pipes in front of kids at all, but not all story time singing is created equal. As I see it, there are three different kinds of songs you will encounter in children’s books. Here they are, ranked by the […]
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February 19, 2014 by Travis Jonker
While John Green writes books that are for an older audience than I typically cover, I’m fascinated by the guy like everyone else. I came across this video yesterday that only adds to my appreciation. Mr. Green gives a talk at his alma mater on making things that is entirely worth your time.
February 19, 2014 by Travis Jonker
Brimsby’s Hats By Andrew Prahin Simon & Schuster ISBN: 9781442481473 $15.99 Grades K-2 In Stores *Best New Book* Find it at: Schuler Books | Your Library Oh the fine line books must walk. Or should I say lines. The line between contemplative and boring. The line between quirky and precious. The line between charming and […]
February 18, 2014 by Travis Jonker
The monthly round-up of books on hold at libraries around the country is back. This time around Watch. Connect. Read. is hosting. You want in? Snap a photo or make a vine. Email it to mrschureads @ gmail dot com. Tweet a picture. Please include #HoldShelf and @MrSchuReads in your tweet. Please send your submission […]
February 18, 2014 by Travis Jonker
The wake up. There aren’t many things that will get me up this early, but the 12th annual Children’s Literature Breakfast put on by Anderson’s Bookshop is one of them. Click here for my 2013 recap Click here for my 2012 recap Click here for my 2011 recap The plan: wake up, get on the […]
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