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Bank Street Children’s Book Awards

...was established in 1994. It honors Flora Straus who led the committee for many years. The award is presented annually for a distinguished work of nonfiction which serves as an...

Comment | April 16, 2015, 2:34 pm

KidLit Crafts and Activities for EARTH DAY

...to change the way we think about plastic! With an introduction from Milo Cress and bright, colorful illustrations from Christiane Engel, this collection of brilliant, lyrical nonfiction poems by award-winning...

1 comment | April 19, 2022, 6:59 am

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Read Out Loud TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS

...and author of the nonfiction book TWAS THE NIGHT: THE ART AND HISTORY OF THE CLASSIC CHRISTMAS POEM, an in-depth look at the creation and history of this classic Christmas...

Comment | November 28, 2023, 7:00 am

KidLit RADIO: StoryMakers with Traci Sorell

Osiyo! That means hello in Cherokee! Join Rocco and author Traci Sorell on KidLit RADIO for a chat about her book about the four seasons, WE ARE GRATEFUL, OTSALIHELIGA, which was inspired by the people and culture of the Cherokee Nation today!   Read more »

Comment | November 16, 2021, 5:00 am

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Ready Set Draw! The girl & bike from BORN TO RIDE

...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;...

17 comments | June 15, 2019, 8:00 am

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StoryMakers | SCBWI’s Stephen Mooser and Lin Oliver

The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators founders Stephen Mooser and Lin Oliver talk about writing books for children and SCBWI on KidLit TV.   Read more »

5 comments | March 16, 2016, 6:30 pm

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Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi Are Teaming Up to Help Young People Navigate Racism

Jason Reynolds wants to start an honest conversation about racism with young people — and he’s doing just that in a new book with Ibram X. Kendi.   Read more »

Comment | August 21, 2019, 5:00 am

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Bringing History to Life

From Kirkus Review: I’ve got great nonfiction picture books on the mind this week, and here are but a small handful of them. Let’s get right to it. First up,...

Comment | April 26, 2015, 5:37 pm

YOUNG AT ART with James Ransome – COLLAGE

...to see two black girls competing in a nearly all-white sport booed and taunted them. But they didn’t let it stop them. With vibrant mixed media art, nonfiction superstars Lesa...

4 comments | December 12, 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...

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

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BookFest@Bank Street LIVE STREAM 2017!

...11:35 Break 11:35 – 12:05 Golden Legacy: The Story of Golden Books Leonard S. Marcus, children’s literature scholar INTERMISSION INTERVIEWS 2:05 – 3:00 The New Golden Age of Nonfiction for...

5 comments | October 26, 2017, 8:15 am

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Who Are Your #LiteraryCrushes?

Celebrate Valentine's Day with your favorite book! KidLit TV defines #LiteraryCrush as an appreciation for an author/illustrator's work!   Read more »

5 comments | February 10, 2016, 8:30 am

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On The LOOK OUT for Kids’ Books SPRING 2021!

On The LOOK OUT for Books SPRING 2021: Get a sneak peak at new picture books, behind the scenes, and drawing tutorial videos.   Read more »

1 comment | March 8, 2021, 2:16 pm

What’s Up? with Roxie Munro at The Carle Museum

KidLit TV’s got a new show for kids, parents, & educators! We’re dropping by to ask kidlit’s top authors and illustrators “What’s Up?” Roxie Munro visits The Eric Carle Museum’s...

4 comments | May 25, 2021, 7:00 am

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Read Out Loud THIS WAY, CHARLIE

...travels. 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 Mouse;...

29 comments | April 26, 2020, 8:00 am

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Ready Set Draw! A Helping Hand KidLit Craft

Helping others is a win-win! Not only do people around you feel loved and cared for, but also, as a helper, you get to feel needed and like you are...

2 comments | May 17, 2021, 7:00 am

Cover Reveal! THE STORY OF UKRAINE: AN ANTHEM OF GLORY AND FREEDOM

KidLit TV is honored to reveal the book cover for THE STORY OF UKRAINE: AN ANTHEM OF GLORY AND FREEDOM Co-authored by Ukrainian national Olena Kharchenko and Michael Sampson, New...

2 comments | June 29, 2022, 7:00 am

Book Trailer PREMIERE! ANTEATERS, BATS & BOAS by Roxie Munro

KidLit TV is proud to premiere the book trailer for Anteaters, Bats & Boas: The Amazon Rainforest from the Forest Floor to the Treetops! Written and illustrated by Roxie Munro...

1 comment | April 20, 2021, 7:00 am

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StoryMakers with Don Brown MACHINES THAT THINK

On this episode of StoryMakers, Rocco chats with award-winning author and illustrator Don Brown! MACHINES THAT THINK! explores machines from ancient history to today that perform a multitude of tasks, from making mind-numbing calculations to working on assembly lines.Use your imagination to think of a machine that will change the world. What could it be, and what would it do? Tell us your ideas in the comments section below!   Read more »

Comment | April 28, 2020, 8:00 am

Cover Reveal! OF WALDEN POND

KidLit TV is honored to reveal the book cover for OF WALDEN POND: Henry David Thoreau, Frederic Tudor, and the Pond Between Written by Lesa Cline-Ransome Illustrated by Ashley Benham-Yazdani...

Comment | November 14, 2022, 7:01 am