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• We Need Diverse Books

A Culturally Responsive Approach to Discussing Thanksgiving in the Classroom 

Educator Lindsay Barrett offers a culturally responsive approach to discussing Thanksgiving in the Classroom offering concrete examples and resources.   Read more »

Comment | November 20, 2019, 6:00 am

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THROUGH THE WARDROBE Book Trailer

THROUGH THE WARDROBE is a lyrical nonfiction picture book about the inspired life of C. S. Lewis, the beloved author Lina Maslo.   Read more »

Comment | March 9, 2020, 9:00 am

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• Spark Your Creativity

Ready Set Draw! | Roxie Munro’s Owl from HATCH!

 Author, illustrator and app creator Roxie Munro teaches you how to draw an owl on  this episode of Ready Set Draw!    Read more »

2 comments | March 6, 2016, 1:10 pm

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Read Out Loud: Roxie Munro reads HATCH

On this episode of Read Out Loud Roxie Munro reads us her book HATCH! This beautiful picture book is a perfect way to learn more about birds!   Read more »

26 comments | April 18, 2017, 7:25 pm

KidLit Podcast: Stephen Mooser and Lin Oliver

Listen to learn more about Stephen and Lin’s books, the connection SCBWI has to Paula Danziger via the Amber Brown Grant, what SCBWI chapters do, and more.   Read more »

Comment | March 19, 2016, 1:42 pm

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Gamification: Cool way for children to learn

People don’t always think of print books as being interactive, or using games, but they are and they do. I write mainly nonfiction and concept books, as well as interactive...

Comment | July 23, 2014, 9:00 am

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KidLit RADIO: REVOLUTIONARY ROGUES Read Out Loud

On this episode of KidLit Podcast Selene Castrovilla reads aloud REVOLUTIONARY ROGUES.   Read more »

Comment | July 9, 2018, 8:00 am

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Ready Set Draw! The Turtle from ALFIE

...She has a dog named Toby and a turtle named Alfie and lives in Brooklyn. ABOUT ABRAMS BOOKS ABRAMS BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS publishes picture books and illustrated nonfiction for...

5 comments | August 26, 2018, 8:00 am

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Read Out Loud GAME CHANGERS: THE STORY OF VENUS AND SERENA WILLIAMS

On this episode of Read Out Loud, award-winning author, Lesa Cline-Ransome reads GAME CHANGERS: THE STORY OF VENUS AND SERENA WILLIAMS!   Read more »

74 comments | January 6, 2021, 8:00 am

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Read Out Loud: DAD AND ME IN THE MORNING

Read along with author Patricia Lakin on this episode of Read Out Loud on Governors Island! In this picture book for summer go on an adventure to the beach   Read more »

Comment | September 24, 2017, 6:00 am

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Featured Expert | Margie Myers-Culver

Teacher librarian Margaret Myers-Culver is a Featured Expert on KidLit TV. She is well-known for her blog, Librarian’s Quest.   Read more »

8 comments | June 20, 2016, 10:30 am

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Read Out Loud: REVOLUTIONARY ROGUES

Read along with author Selene Castrovilla on this episode of Read Out Loud on Governors Island! Selene will be reading REVOLUTIONARY ROGUES.   Read more »

1 comment | September 19, 2017, 12:05 pm

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KidLit RADIO: CROCODILES, CAMELS AND DUGOUT CANOES Read Out Loud

On this episode of KidLit Podcast Bo Zaunders reads aloud CROCODILES, CAMELS AND DUGOUT CANOES.   Read more »

Comment | August 5, 2018, 8:00 am

What’s Up? with Andrea Pinkney PICTURE THE DREAM

...for children and young adults, including picture books, novels, works of historical fiction and nonfiction and Coretta Scott King Award winner who writes about African-American culture. In addition to her...

Comment | April 25, 2022, 7:00 am

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Winged Wonders

It’s perhaps surprising that among the recent deluge of high-quality nonfiction picture books, few use photography rather than traditional illustration. Wouldn’t photography do an even better job of conveying to...

Comment | June 9, 2015, 5:53 am

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Ready Set Draw! How to draw a BIG CAT from I AM A CAT

...in Brooklyn. ABOUT ABRAMS BOOKS ABRAMS BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS publishes picture books and illustrated nonfiction for preschool through middle-grade readers. Some highlights of this award-winning children’s line include Library...

33 comments | May 25, 2020, 8:00 am

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Inside Scoop | ‘Wonder’ Author R.J. Palacio Supports LGBT Fans

R.J. Palacio, author of 'Wonder' along with Phil Bildnder and others crafted a letter to the young people of North Carolina in reaction to House Bill 2.   Read more »

Comment | April 13, 2016, 8:05 am

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Best Children’s Books of the Year, 2015 Edition

...credibility of characterization and plot, authenticity of time and place, age suitability, positive treatment of ethnic and religious differences, and the absence of stereotypes. Nonfiction titles are further evaluated for...

Comment | March 27, 2015, 12:05 pm

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Read Out Loud: BALLOONS OVER BROADWAY

Get ready for the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade as Rocco reads Melissa Sweet's book, Balloons Over Broadway, in this episode of Read Out Loud!   Read more »

101 comments | November 14, 2022, 8:02 am

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Ready Set Draw! A butterfly and bee from A HUG IS FOR HOLDING ME

...YOUNG READERS publishes picture books and illustrated nonfiction for preschool through middle-grade readers. Some highlights of this award-winning children’s line include Library Mouse; Rosie Revere, Engineer; I Am Yoga; Animalia;...

12 comments | December 11, 2018, 2:00 pm