The word gifted has never been applied to a kid like Donovan Curtis. It’s usually more like Don’t try this at home. So when the troublemaker pulls a major prank at his middle school, he thinks he’s finally gone too far. But thanks to a mix-up by one of the administrators, instead of getting in…
Days to Celebrate: A Full Year of Poetry, People, Holidays, History, Fascinating Facts, and More by Lee Bennett Hopkins and Stephen Alcorn
Days to Celebrate: A Full Year of Poetry, People, Holidays, History, Fascinating Facts, and More by Lee Bennett… fb.me/21Jude1cX — YoungPeoplesPavilion (@Young_Pavilion) March 27, 2013
Young People’s Pavilion: What is a Good Book?
It is an indisputable fact that a child’s engagement with good books is important and valuable to her development. Not only can reading high quality children’s literature expand a child’s cognitive abilities, but it can also spur a child’s emotional, moral, and spiritual development. However, with one visit a major online or storefront book…
Follow Donna Marie Merritt (@TheMadWriter)
Donna Marie Merritt’s new collection of #poems begs to be read aloud…Check out the post! wp.me/p2Uxko-6t via @young_pavilion — Donna Marie Merritt (@TheMadWriter) March 26, 2013
Donna Marie Merritt’s new collection of poems begs to be read aloud
“Donna Marie Merritt’s new collection begs to be read aloud—these poems are not just treats for the mind and heart, but for the tongue as well. There is an energetic tumbling of rhythm and rhyme, playful observations of nature, moments of deep comfort and passion, and the ongoing loving struggle of capturing feelings with words….
Passing Down Artistic and Musical Heritage
While children’s books are an art in and of themselves, when art and music are the topic, creative sharing experiences abound. Such texts give children a point of reference for understanding the role of the fine and performing arts in their own lives. Books in this category help develop children’s imagination, pique their curiosity, and…
Guerilla warfare, child soldiers, landmines and a coming-of-age story for young readers
“Guerilla warfare, child soldiers and landmines: What do these ripped-from-the-headlines terms have to do with a coming-of-age story for young readers? As it turns out, quite a bit.” – Book Page Bordered by India, Bangladesh, China, Laos and Thailand, Burma is a country in Southeast Asia. One-third of Burma’s total perimeter of 1,200 miles forms…
Story Workshop: The Power of Playful Literacy
Presenter: Susan MacKay, Director of the Museum Center for Learning, Portland Children’s Museum Date: Sunday, March 24, 2013 Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m. EST This Web seminar is FREE and sponsored by the Whole Language Umbrella (WLU) Join Susan MacKay in this Web seminar for an exploration of Story Workshop. Susan and her fellow teacher-researchers at Opal…
Looking For Group: An epic journey with webcomic Artist Lar deSouza
This is a repost of a blog entry I wrote on Sunday, Aug. 5, 2012. – The Book Bear There is a place, set in a reality and time unlike our own where the eating of small children is not necessarily frowned upon; where beings of extraordinary power can destroy entire villages with only “because…
Emma Dryden has “the rare ability to combine insightful overviews of the broad picture with detailed suggestions”
We speak a lot about the mindsets, activities and creative processes of children’s book authors and illustrators, but rarely does the discussion delve into the work of those critical yet unsung heroes of the genre: editors. “Emma Dryden has the rare ability to combine insightful overviews of the broad picture, combined with detailed suggestions regarding…
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