Winners of the 2006 Jane Addams Children’s Book Awards have been announced by the Jane Addams Peace Association.
Delivering Justice: W. W. Law and the Fight for Civil Rights by Jim Haskins, illustrated by Benny Andrews (Candlewick, 2005)(excerpt) is the winner in the Books for Younger Children category. Mr. Law,
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Congratulations to Jane Yolen (author interview), recipient of the Roots in Writing Award, given by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Female Writers.
Cut Ellipsis from Spookcyn. Get the latest low-down on the production of Tantalize by Cynthia Leitich Smith (Candlewick, March 2007).
Announcing a new literary prize for children’s books to honor the memory and legacy of Michael Lacapa:
“His philosophy was always write about what you know, be true to your culture or region, and never let go of your imagination.”
–Kathleen Lacapa on her husband’s artistic vision
The Lacapa Spirit Prize will be given annually to the best illustrated children’s book that focuses on the spirit of the peoples,
Scrambled Eggs at Midnight by Brad Barkley and Heather Hepler (Dutton, 2006). Calliope is tired of being dragged by her mother cross-country from Renaissance Faire (don’t forget the “e”) after Renaissance Faire. Eliot longs for the day when his father used to sell swimming pools–before he “found God,” and subsequently founded the “Jesus fat camp”
Take a sneak peek at Gillian Tyler’s sketches for Hurry Down to Derry Fair by Dori Chaconas (Candlewick, 2007)(author interview).
“Ideas on Demand” by Lisa Harkrader from the Lieurance Group. Part one of a three-part series. See the April 19, 2006 post. L.D. Harkrader is the author of Airball: My Life in Briefs (Roaring Brook,
The following thoughts are drawn from my recent post to childrenswriterstoday, “For writers, poets, illustrators, editors and publishers of all genres in the juvenile to teen market to announce their latest news, reviews, columns, books and publication works.”
Promotion is a major responsibility. I liken it to a second job. You were a writer (maybe one with a day job who’s also a parent and who knows what else).
Congratulations to David Lubar (author interview) on the publication of Punished! (Darby Creek, 2006). A word-play comedy perfect for both reluctant mid-grade readers and strong ones. A Junior Library Guild Selection.
Avoiding Repetitive-Stress Injuries: A Writer’s Guide by Geoff Hart from Writing-World.com. Note: the last time I mentioned a tendon twinge to my doctor,
Dandi Daley Mackall is the author of more than three hundred books for adults and children, including the Winnie the Horse Gentler series. She lives with her family in Ohio.
Dandi Daley Mackall on Dandi Daley Mackall: “I grew up in a small town in Missouri (population 1,701 before the shoe factory closed),
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Ohio Thunder by Denise Dowling Mortensen, illustrated by Kate Kiesler (Clarion, 2006). This lyrical, rhyming picture book brings to life a thunderstorm in the rural U.S. Midwest. Lovely sensory detail and storytelling illustrations. Ages 4-up. Learn more about the author.
Cynsational Notes
I have a particular interest in contemporary books set in the U.S.
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Ugly Fish by Kara LaReau, illustrated by Scott Magoon (Harcourt, 2006). Ugly Fish is a big bully, and as a result, he finds himself lonely in the tank. What will happen when a bigger, meaner fish moves in? According to Kara’s flap bio, she “was inspired to write this story after reading an article about childhood bullying,”
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