On “Great Books to Give” from Tell Me More at National Public Radio…
Former ALA President and University of Texas professor Dr. Loriene Roy highlights the Tantalize series, especially Tantalize: Kieren’s Story by Cynthia Leitich Smith, illustrated by Ming Doyle (Candlewick, 2011) along with Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite by Anna Harwell Celenza, illustrated by Don Tate (Charlesbridge, 2011), The Christmas Coat: Memories of My Sioux Childhood by Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve, illustrated by Ellen Beier (Holiday House, 2011)(illustrator interview), and Sass & Serendipity by Jennifer Ziegler (Delacorte, 2011).
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CONGRATULATIONS Cynthia!!!! Woot! Woot! 🙂 e
Congratulations! That was kind of a nice Christmas present, wasn't it?
Thanks, Elizabeth and Alex! It's all very exciting!