Sara Zarr on Sara Zarr: “I grew up in San Francisco in the seventies, when lower-middle class people could actually afford to live there. I went to public school, played with kids in the neighborhood, and roamed all over the city with my sister, a bus pass, and little parental supervision!
“One of my favorite places was the public library.
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Join me for a chat on the “The Pre-side of Writing” via the Institute of Children’s Literature.
Just send your questions to WebEditor@institutechildrenslit.com, and then join me on September 14 from: 9 to 11 p.m. Atlantic/Canada; 8 to 10 p.m. Eastern; 7 to 9 p.m. Central; 6 to 8 p.m. Mountain; or 5 to 7 p.m.
SAN MARCOS, TX–Coming from humble beginnings in Mexico, José Limón’s rise as one of the most influential choreographers in American dance history is chronicled brilliantly in José! Born to Dance: The Story of José Limón, by Susanna Reich and illustrated by Raúl Colón (Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman, 2005)(excerpt).
For their efforts in presenting Limón’s inspirational story,
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The Children’s Africana Book Awards: “presented annually to the authors and illustrators of the best children’s books on Africa published or republished in the U.S.” Established by the African Studies Association (ASA). See 2007 nomination process. Note: I saw a heads-up on the new nominations at A Fuse #8 Production.
Anneographies: “Author Anne Bustard on her favorite picture book biographies and a few collected biographies, too, birthday by birthday.” A wonderful resource for teachers, librarians, readers, and researching writers. The blog debuted Aug. 1, 2006.
Anne Bustard on Anne Bustard: “I was born and raised in Hawaii, with a few years in California sandwiched in between.
The Novelist’s Notebook by Laurie Henry (Story Press, 1999). “An inspiring journal to help you complete your novel. Filled with imaginative exercises and advice from well-known writers.” Written in a conversational, upbeat style, The Novelist’s Notebook is a mentor in book form. Includes: planning; beginning to write; necessities; possibilities; when you’re stuck; and double-checking and revising.
Lola M. Schaefer is the author of Arrowhawk, illustrated by Gabi Swiatkowska (Henry Holt, 2004); Toolbox Twins, illustrated by Melissa Iwai (Henry Holt, 2006), Mittens, illustrated by Susan Kathleen Hartung (HarperCollins, 2006)(My First I Can Read Book), and An Island Grows,
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Bleed by Laurie Faria Stolarz (Hyperion, September 2006). From the catalog copy: “Over the course of a single day, the lives of ten teenagers will intersect in powerful and unexpected ways. Among them are Nicole, whose decision to betray her best friend will shock everyone, most of all herself; Kelly, who meets the convicted felon she’s been writing to for years;
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Happy Birthday to Flux, a new Llewellyn imprint dedicated to YA fiction, which is launching this coming week.
In celebration, Flux is offering a contest for young readers aged 11 to 19. The tweens and teens are asked to respond to the following (see Flux for complete passage): “We’re interested in all kinds of change,
Congratulations to Phil Binder, author of The Greatest Game Ever Played, illustrated by Zachary Pullen (Putnam, August 2006). Ages 5-up. A father-son story against the backdrop of a legendary football game.
The Boulder Public Library Teen Web offers recommendation lists, including: Adult Mysteries for Teens; Classics that Won’t Kill You; Comics…Mythology in the Making;
