Quilt of States: Piecing Together America written by Adrienne Yorinks and 50 Librarians from Across the Nation, quilts by Adrienne Yorinks, librarian contributions compiled and edited by Jeanette Larson (National Geographic, 2005). From the catalog copy: “There is no book quite like Quilt of States—the unique combination of handmade quilts with the voice of each state heard through the writing of one of the state’s librarians to illustrate the coming together of the United States of America.
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Sweet Thang by Allison Whittenberg
Sweet Thang by Allison Whittenberg (Delacorte, 2005). After Auntie Karyn dies, fourteen-year-old Charmaine’s little cousin, Tracy John, comes to live with and annoy her while charming the rest of the family. As if that weren’t enough, spiteful Dinah Coverdale of the light skin and silky hair is the real and gloating girlfriend of the boy Charmaine likes (and for whom she’s doing homework).
Author Interview: Philip Yates on Ten Little Mummies
Ten Little Mummies by Philip Yates, illustrated by G. Brian Karas (Viking, 2003). From the catalog copy: “For the first time in prehistory ten adorable mummies are painting the town red. But what is there to paint in ancient Egypt? Find out in this refreshingly funny counting book, where the counting goes backwards from ten down to one little mummy.
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Author Interview: Amy McAuley on Over and Over You
Over and Over You by Amy McAuley (Roaring Brook, 2005). Penny is haunted by vivid dreams that feel so real, almost as if they…were? After being tipped off by a psychic, she’s starting to consider extreme possibilities, destinies, and even true love. Penny’s voice is engaging, her plight compelling, and her command of historical factoids inspirational. A wonderful choice for romantics,
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Author Feature: Niki Burnham
Niki Burnham has burst onto the YA romance scene wowing readers with such titles as Royally Jacked (Simon & Schuster, 2004), Spin Control (Simon Pulse, 2004), and Sticky Fingers (Simon & Schuster, 2005). According to her bio, “Niki Burnham is originally from Colorado, but when her father joined the Army, she started moving around the world,
SmartWriters Short Story Competition
2005 SmartWriters.com Short Story Competition: Because the annual Write It Now! Competition has been so successful in helping new writers and illustrators get their work in front of the editors who helped launch their careers, the SmartWriters want to do that for short story writers, too!
Three Categories: Young Adult Readers, ages 15+; Mid-grade Readers,
Author Interview: Marc Aronson on The Real Revolution: The Global Story of American Independence
The Real Revolution: The Global Story of American Independence by Marc Aronson (Clarion, 2005)(ages 12-up). From the catalog copy:
“This extensively researched and groundbreaking account by Sibert medalist Marc Aronson centers on events in the mid-18th century that enabled Americans to give up their loyalty to England and form their own nation.
Newton Marasco Foundation Announces 2006 Green Earth Book Award Nominations
The Newton Marasco Foundation (NMF), a national voice advocating responsible stewardship of the environment, announces that the nomination period for the 2006 Green Earth Book Award is now in progress.
NMF launched the Green Earth Book Award in 2005 in partnership with Salisbury University in Salisbury, Maryland. The award is intended to promote books that inspire children and teens to grow a deeper appreciation,
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Author Interview: Kathleen Jeffrie Johnson on Dumb Love
Dumb Love by Kathleen Jeffrie Johnson (Roaring Brook, 2005). From the catalog copy: “What’s funnier than True Love? Dumb Love, that’s what. In the tiny town of Brewerton, the minister needs an assistant for his advice column, someone with a sympathetic, open heart and a confidential, closed mouth. Who better, Carlotta decides, than a Love Expert like herself?
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Smith, Williams-Garcia Join Permanent Faculty of the Vermont College MFA Program in Writing for Children and YAs
Cynthia Leitich Smith and Rita Williams-Garcia are joining the permanent faculty of the Vermont College/Union Institute & University MFA program in Writing for Children and Young Adults.