Lit & Art

Graphic novels and picture books for all ages

Visual books are often quite sophisticated. They can build background knowledge and be a gateway to more rigorous reading.

Comment | September 7, 2015, 9:17 am

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Comprehend With Competency: Strategies That Improve Your Child’s Comprehension

Have you ever gotten to the bottom of a page only to think: What in the world did I just... Read more »

Comment | September 6, 2015, 11:53 am

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Which Fictional School do you Belong in? – Quiz

As the new term begins, ever wondered which of your fave made-up schools you would thrive in? Should you really... Read more »

Comment | September 6, 2015, 11:46 am

The Legend of Dust Bunnies: a Fairy’s Tale

Have you heard the legend of Dust Bunnies? It is a very old legend that explains the importance of Dust... Read more »

Comment | September 6, 2015, 9:11 am

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Eric Wight Podcast

Eric Wight, illustrator most recently of Everyone Loves Bacon, written by Kelly DiPucchio  and published by Farrar Straus & Giroux,... Read more »

Comment | September 6, 2015, 5:41 am

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26 Picture Books You Won’t Want to Miss This Fall

Fall brings with it many things — back to school shopping, fading tans, alarm clocks, routines, homework, chilly temperatures, darker... Read more »

Comment | September 5, 2015, 4:35 pm

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Which Books will Make Me Feel Happy about Going Back to School?

Feeling nervous about the new term? The Book Doctor recommends school stories to make it better, from Malory Towers to... Read more »

Comment | September 5, 2015, 11:30 am

Lauren Tarshis: Power Up & Read

The incredible Lauren Tarshis (I Survived series) has a special message for summer readers!

Comment | September 5, 2015, 8:56 am

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Libraries Could Outlast the Internet, Head of British Library says

Stop worrying about whether libraries will survive the digital age, the head of the British Library has said, as he... Read more »

Comment | September 4, 2015, 5:23 pm

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The 20 Best Children’s Book Quotes of All Time

“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.”— From “The Lion and the Mouse” See more at... Read more »

Comment | September 4, 2015, 11:20 am

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How Reading To Children Can Transform Their Brains

Educators have long encouraged parents to read aloud to their children from the moment they’re born, stressing that every new... Read more »

Comment | September 4, 2015, 6:16 am

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Introducing BookPeople’s Modern First Library

BookPeople is committed to helping all kids find books that broaden their idea of what’s possible, provide fresh perspectives, and... Read more »

Comment | September 3, 2015, 5:11 pm

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Brooklyn Book Festival Announces 10th Anniversary Authors and Events!

The Brooklyn Book Festival is the largest free literary event in New York City, presenting an array of national and... Read more »

Comment | September 3, 2015, 6:07 am

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The Hero of this Comic Book is a Single, Black Mother Raising her Super-Powered Son

In the comic book Raising Dion, Nicole, a widowed, black single mother, dedicates her energy to raising and chronicling the... Read more »

Comment | September 2, 2015, 4:58 pm

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Spread Of Wonder: The Robot and the Bluebird

From Claire O'Brien: Welcome to the third post in my ‘Spread Of Wonder’ series where I talk about spreads from... Read more »

Comment | September 2, 2015, 11:54 am

Importance of Reading – How to Get Kids Reading

In this segment Danny stresses the importance of reading and how to encourage children to read more.  

Comment | September 1, 2015, 3:18 pm

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Free print-ready poster: “Be A Reading Ninja!”

From Inky Girl: I've added a new print-ready poster to my For The Love Of Reading page: “Be A Reading... Read more »

Comment | September 1, 2015, 11:47 am

Shivers!: The Pirate Who’s Afraid of Everything | Author Visit

Authors Connor White and Annabeth Bondor-Stone combine a raucous performance of their book, Shivers!: The Pirate Who’s Afraid of Everything... Read more »

Comment | September 1, 2015, 11:13 am

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In the Beginning there were Folk Tales

From Picture Book Den. My very first picture book was The Great Castle of Marshmangle. I wrote it 19 years... Read more »

Comment | September 1, 2015, 5:34 am

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Julie Danielson – Listen Before Breakfast

Julie Danielson is a children’s literature blogger who focuses on illustration and picture books. Her blog, Seven Impossible Things Before... Read more »

Comment | August 31, 2015, 11:29 am