Over 550 writers, celebrities, and storytellers came together at the LA Times Book Festival sharing a wide range of books, from picture books to young adult novels. [ more ]
Congratulations, today is your day: A free book giveaway to honor Dr. Seuss' birthday | amNewYork
Dr. Seuss Enterprises celebrates his 120th birthday by giving away The Cat in the Hat to babies born on March 2, 2024, in the U.S.
Entrants need to be at least 18 years old, U.S. residents, parents or legal guardians of a child born on March 2, and act fast as only 10,000 copies are available. [ more ]
'About more than just toys': Reynoso and Aviles celebrate Three Kings Day at Sunset Park school * Brooklyn Paper
Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso and Councilmember Alexa Avilés teamed up last week to celebrate a holiday "near and dear" to local Latino communities: Three Kings Day.On Jan. 11, the pair partnered with the National Supermarket Association - a trade alliance representing independent supermarket owners in New York and beyond - to deliver toys to 400 first-, second- and third-graders at P.S. 1 in Sunset Park.
450 Children in Brooklyn Shelters Receive a Book, Pajamas This Holiday
Hundreds of kids living in shelters throughout Brooklyn neighborhoods will receive children's books and pajamas through a private-public partnership between Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso's city-affiliated charitable organization Brooklyn for All, Inc., Brooklyn Public Library, Brooklyn Book Bodega and Target.
20 Years Later, One Children's Book Author Gets Very Real
Oliver Jeffers' latest children's book, Begin Again, attempts to explain the story of the world and provide some explanation for how we navigate through life's challenges.
Jeffers admits that the book may be more suitable for slightly older kids and that it went over the head of his 8-year-old.
As a parent, Jeffers believes that parenthood changes the way you view the world and prompts you to think differently about your own life. [ more ]
There are hundreds of thousands of kids' books out there. Some are classics that wind up in everyone's homes, no matter what. Others are random-given as gifts, found on the playground, purchased in bulk from the resale shop.
Lit Hub staff members with toddlers ranked their most memorable reading experiences based on their child's enthusiasm and their own enthusiasm or tolerance for reading the books over and over again. [ more ]
After 30+ years, 'The Stinky Cheese Man' is aging well
Illustrations Lane Smith Here's a story you might know it's a classic fairy tale "Once upon a time, there was a little old woman and a little old man who lived together in a little old house.They were lonely, so the little old lady decided to make a man out of stinky cheese."It's Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith's take on The Gingerbread Man, with one very important plot twist the stinky cheese man is so stinky that no one wants to run, run, run after him, much less eat him.
Kids want to know: 'Will It Be Okay?' this book answers that question
There are a lot of "what ifs" when you're a kid: "What if a bee stings me?" "What if I forget my lines in the school play?""What if people don't like me?"At the heart of all these questions is a desire to know: "Will it be okay?"That's the title of a 1977 book written by Crescent Dragonwagon a story told entirely in dialogue between a mother and her child.
Robie Harris, Often-Banned Children's Author, Is Dead at 83
Robie Harris, a children's book author known for her writing about sexuality, has died at the age of 83.
Her most well-known book, 'It's Perfectly Normal,' has been banned and challenged for its explicit content but has also been praised as a frank and honest guide to sexuality for children and teenagers. [ more ]
Diversity in kids' books is not a woke agenda'. And there certainly isn't too much of it | Alice Pung
The authors have been giving readings and illustration workshops at Robinson's Bookshop in Glen Waverley for two years.
The book Millie Mak the Maker stocked at Robinson's Bookshop sold well, despite the owner's comments about wanting more traditional white family stories. [ more ]
Diversity in kids' books is not a woke agenda'. And there certainly isn't too much of it | Alice Pung
A bookshop in Glen Waverley, a diverse suburb in Australia, stocked a large number of copies of a children's book featuring diverse characters.
The bookshop owner's comments about wanting more books with only white characters on the cover caused controversy and backlash.
The authors of the book, who are of Chinese-Malaysian and Chinese-Cambodian backgrounds, created the book to reflect the reality of children's experiences in Australia today. [ more ]
Building Museum exhibit brings the world of children's books to life
The National Building Museum has unveiled a new exhibit called "Building Stories" which explores the world of architecture and design in children's books.
The exhibit aims to teach readers, both children and adults, about the built environment of a city and the basics of architecture and homes.
The exhibit features books like "Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel", "Harold and the Purple Crayon", and "The Noisy Book". [ more ]
Inside the architecture of beloved children's books, from Goodnight Moon' to Alice in Wonderland'
The National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. is hosting an exhibition called Building Stories, exploring the buildings and environments in children's books.
The exhibition features visuals, themes, and characters from over 150 classic and contemporary children's books, highlighting the significant role the built environment plays in storytelling.
The exhibition looks at iconic settings from books such as Goodnight Moon, The Wizard of Oz, and Alice in Wonderland and examines how the physical settings contribute to the stories and lessons in children's literature. [ more ]
Children's books written by people without children may offer a unique perspective from the child's point of view.
The best children's books are not meant to teach or moralize, but rather to promote the joy of reading and the entertainment value of the world. [ more ]
Inside the National Building Museum's New Exhibit on Children's Books
The National Building Museum's new exhibit, "Building Stories," explores the imaginary worlds depicted in children's books.
The exhibit features interactive displays and multimedia recreations of picture book illustrations, and will be on display for the next 10 years. [ more ]
Fantastic New Children's Book About Ruth Bader Ginsburg Is Out Today
Bestselling author Brad Meltzer explains the importance of teaching children about the law and its impact on society through his book 'I am Ruth Bader Ginsburg.'
Meltzer aims to help kids build character, kindness, and compassion by highlighting real heroes in his 'I Am' book series. [ more ]
Fantastic New Children's Book About Ruth Bader Ginsburg Is Out Today
Bestselling author Brad Meltzer explains the importance of teaching children about the law and its impact on society through his book 'I am Ruth Bader Ginsburg.'
Meltzer aims to help kids build character, kindness, and compassion by highlighting real heroes in his 'I Am' book series. [ more ]
Fantastic New Children's Book About Ruth Bader Ginsburg Is Out Today
Bestselling author Brad Meltzer explains the importance of teaching children about the law and its impact on society through his book 'I am Ruth Bader Ginsburg.'
Meltzer aims to help kids build character, kindness, and compassion by highlighting real heroes in his 'I Am' book series. [ more ]
Children's books this year address sadness, fear, and celebrate love, resilience, hope, and joy
Highlighted books include 'The Big Dreaming' by Michael Rosen and Daniel Egneus, 'The Ogre Who Wasn't' by Michael Morpurgo and Emily Gravett, and 'A Way to the Stars' by David Almond and Gill Smith. [ more ]
Seamus Kirst's children's book about gay dads divorcing takes representation to a new level
Children of LGBTQ+ parents deserve more than just picture books affirming their families.
Queer families face everyday challenges that are not related to their parents' genders.
Representation in children's books is crucial for all children to see themselves and their families.
Once Upon My Dads' Divorce focuses on a young boy named Grayson navigating his parents' divorce and the everyday challenges that come with it. [ more ]
Seamus Kirst's children's book about gay dads divorcing takes representation to a new level
Children of LGBTQ+ parents deserve more than just picture books affirming their families.
Queer families face everyday challenges that are not related to their parents' genders.
Representation in children's books is crucial for all children to see themselves and their families.
Once Upon My Dads' Divorce focuses on a young boy named Grayson navigating his parents' divorce and the everyday challenges that come with it. [ more ]
In the latest "Craftwork" episode, a deep-dive conversation about literary agents with Carly Watters, herself a longtime literary agent and the co-host of the popular writing podcast The Shit No One Tells You About Writing.Carly is "very online" with a keen understanding of the digital landscape and the challenges faced by contemporary authors.
To celebrate the 125th anniversary of the New York Public Library, a list was published of the ten books that had been checked out the most in the history of the library - and most of these were children's books, like The Cat in the Hat and Where the Wild Things Are.Curiously absent from the list, however, was a familiar classic: Goodnight Moon.
The prime minister has admitted reports of him being a fan of the racy books penned by Jilly Cooper CBE are true.Appearing on ITV's This Morning, Rishi Sunak name-checked some of her novels, but joked it was "unclear how that has emerged".He told the presenters: "You need to have escapism in your life."
Roald Dahl: Rishi Sunak joins criticism of changes to author's books
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has criticised changes to Roald Dahl books, after the removal of some references to things like characters' appearance and weight sparked a fierce debate.Dahl's estate and publisher said works including The BFG and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory had been updated to be more suitable for modern audiences.
Mike Pence's gay-hating wife Karen very excited to announce new memoir destined for bookstore bargain bins
This just in, folx: Former second lady Karen (a.k.a."Mother") Pence has a new book coming out later this year.When It's Your Turn to Serve: Experiencing God's Grace in His Calling for Your Life will be released in September.It's an ironic title for a book penned by a woman who did virtually nothing during her four years "serving" as second lady.
How the Nazis burned first books, then people DW 05/09/2023
On a rainy night in May, German writer Erich Kastner stands among Nazi SA officers and onlookers before a burning pyre that illuminates Berlin's Opernplatz, now called Bebelplatz.Men in black SA uniforms throw piles of books on to the fire.Kastner listens as his name is shouted into a microphone: "Against decadence and moral decay!
Whether you want to admit it or not, your child's teacher works their butt off to ensure that your son or daughter receives a quality education.Teachers quite literally are educating our future presidents, doctors, and scientists...You name it!Teachers do not at all expect to receive anything from their students as year-end teacher gifts.
Trick or treat? Unraveling the UX of Samsung's secret moon zoom AI
Image by the author.These beginnings of a possible story popped into my mind when I encountered this news: Samsung's new smartphone camera uses AI to sneak details into photos of the moon, beyond what's perceivable in the moment.A Samsung smartphone identified a blurry photo of the Moon and added detail to create the above image.
What to Do If You Suspect Your Kid Is Gay or Transgender
More and more youth are feeling comfortable coming out as a part of the LGBTQ+ community, but it still takes time for kids to recognize and process their own sexual orientation and gender identity.It can take even more time before they're ready to tell anyone - particularly, their parents.Still, sometimes parents will have a hunch.
Keep It Confidential; Taking License | AdExchanger
The Federal Trade Commission has no patience for companies that misuse sensitive data.BetterHelp's actions were somewhat sinister.According to the FTC's , the company explicitly promised consumers it was using their data for counseling purposes only.Turns out, it was using the data to target and retarget consumers with ads online.
Brooklyn Public Library announces most-borrowed book of all time to celebrate 125th anniversary * Brooklyn Paper
In celebration of its 125th anniversary, the Brooklyn Public Library has released its list of the top 125 most-borrowed books of all time - and the beloved 1963 children's book "Where the Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak tops the list.The library has been celebrating its anniversary all year long with special events and, to bookend the festivities, decided to count up Brooklyn's favorite books - using factors including checkout and circulation data, old bestseller lists, and the years since each book was published.
AOC Slams GOP For Banning Children's Book "Life of Rosa Parks" for Being "Woke"
House Republicans passed a bill on Friday that would open schools up a wave of far right book bans.From left, House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik, Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy and Rep. Julia Letlow conduct a discussion with parents and children on the Parents Bill of Rights Act, in the U.S. Capitol on March 1, 2023.
Donation page launched following death of 'inspirational' headteacher
Gil Dunn, former headteacher of Manor Lodge School, has died aged 72 (Image: Manor Lodge School) A charity fundraiser has been launched in memory of an "inspirational" former headmaster who was "taken too early".Gil Dunn died on February 13 aged 72 after suffering from Multiple System Atrophy (MSA).
15 Years Ago, Nickelodeon Tried to Make the Next Harry Potter - And Almost Succeeded
The 2000s were a hallowed time for family fantasy movies.In the wake of Harry Potter, any and all children's books were ripe for adaptation.Some, like , were massively successful.Others, like Nickelodeon's ill-fated A Series of Unfortunate Events adaptation, starred Jim Carrey.15 years ago, as the fad was starting to wind down, Nickelodeon took one last try at adapting a hit book series into a family adventure saga.
Morrison's Infinity Knots: Sites of Memory at Princeton - The Paris Review
Visiting Toni Morrison: Sites of Memory, on exhibit at Princeton University's Firestone Library from now through June 4, 2023, is like going to a sauna.You enter a warm, windowless space, and as you rotate your way through each experience, you find you're dunked suddenly into something that barrages the senses-fire-singed early drafts, a detailed map, alternate endings for Beloved, the photograph that inspired Jazz.
What's With The Headless Giraffe In 'Goodnight Moon'?"
If you're a parent of a small child, you're likely already aware of the hypnotic soothing power of the classic children's book Goodnight, Moon.You've read it so many times, you can do all the rhymes with your eyes closed.It's certainly one of the best children's books of all time.No question.But, despite your multiple readings of the book, you've probably not noticed the one horrifying detail that keeps my 18-month-old daughter awake at night.
Demand soars for kids' books addressing violence, trauma
As the new school year swings into gear, some students carry heavier worries than keeping up with homework: Demand has been growing steadily for children's books that address traumatic events such as school shootings.
Amazon Is Already Selling Tons of Books Written by AI
In the year 2023, anybody can be an author and you barely even have to lift a finger.Books created using AI text generators are starting to flood Amazon, Reuters reports, the natural progression of a massive surge in interest in the technology.According to the report, there were over 200 e-books in the e-retailer's Kindle store as of this month that listed "ChatGPT" as an author some of which are being sold for as little as $1 but the real number is likely much higher, since people can use AI without disclosing that fact.
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The 9 Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Washington, DC - Washingtonian
Pet-friendly hotels are not at all uncommon these days-in fact, more than half of the hotels on our list of the 39 best hotels in Washington, DC welcome four-legged travel companions.But not all pet-friendly policies are the same.These 9 best pet-friendly hotels in Washington, DC go above and beyond for guests with pets.
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So, you want to be a contestant.The bad news first: Tens of thousands of people try out annually, and only a few hundred make the show.You need luck, and I can't help you hack the selection process.The good news: I can help you prepare for the test.Why listen to me?I was a two-day champion in January, so I have some recent experience.
I've Read Roald Dahl to Kids for Years. There Is a Simple Answer to This Stupid Controversy.
As it happens, I have spent quite a lot of time over the past decade reading Roald Dahl books with small children as part of a side hustle in tutoring English.Matilda, The BFG, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, The Twits: all of them.All these books have moments in them that are a little sticky for modern readers, and that you can contextualize for children, if you want to.
Changes to new editions of Roald Dahl books have readers up in arms
Books by Roald Dahl are displayed in New York in 2011.New editions are being altered to remove words deemed offensive.Andrew Burton/AP New editions of legendary works by British author Roald Dahl are being edited to remove words that could be deemed offensive to some readers, according to the late writer's company.
2022 was a good year for Nikki Grimes, who just published her 103rd book
Nikki Grimes, the winner of the ALA Coretta Scott King - Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement, has written more than 100 children's books.Aaron Lemen/Astra Young Readers Author Nikki Grimes started off her year by winning one of the top honors in children's literature.She's ending it with the publication of her 103rd book.
Better late than never! Take it from these late bloomers who followed their dreams
Listen to TED Radio Hour's Late Bloomers episode.When it comes to creating the life you want, it's better late than never.Last month, we asked NPR's readers and listeners to share what makes them a late bloomer.We received more than 50 messages about resilience and reinvention.Your stories reminded us that there are a lot of late-in-life adventures out there.
Kate Beaton's new graphic memoir is about the dark type of job you take for money
Kate Beaton's new graphic memoir, Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands, focuses on her time working at the oil sands of Fort McMurray, in Alberta, Canada.
Roald Dahl's Books Are Being Rewritten! - Nafisa Ali, GGS
Roald Dahl's Books Are Being Rewritten!- Nafisa Ali, GGS (Image: Nafisa Ali) Books by the popular author, Roald Dahl are being rewritten in order to get rid of offensive' words and become better suited for modern audiences.Roald Dahl was a British popular author of children's literature and short stories whose books have sold more than 300 million copies worldwide.
Six Los Angeles Bookstores for The Francophile Bibliophile - Frenchly
Recently, a French Morning reporter, Alexis Chenu, scoured the shelves of Los Angeles bookstores in search of books in French.In his quest, he found the great classics, from Honoré de Balzac to Flaubert, and even a little Johnny Hallyday.Here is his selection for reading French in Tinseltown.
For the Love of All Things Small-Batch and Tightly Wrapped
When Cathay Bi folded her first dumplings, part of a test batch for friends and family, she had no idea it would be the start of not just a business endeavor, but a community.Since those early days in 2019, Dumpling Club has grown from a subscriber-based, small-batch dumpling club - one that would sell out weekly - to its most recent iteration: a Mission District shop opening on January 20.
5 Roald Dahl Books Every Kid Should Read - And 4 They Definitely Shouldn't
The good, the bad, and the terrible of one of children's literature's most controversial authors
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We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article.Children's book author Roald Dahl used to wake his kids up in the middle of the night, bundle them into a cookies-and-cocoa-packed car, then drive them to the woods to look for badgers.
Stephen King and Margaret Atwood console debut novelist DW 12/08/2022
It's everybody's nightmare: organizing a party that nobody comes to.Something similar happened to author Chelsea Banning when nobody showed up at her book signing event.The fantasy author recently published her debut novel, "Of Crowns and Jewels," and was expecting several guests at the book signing event in a bookstore called Pretty Good Books in Ashtabula, Ohio.
Holiday Gift Guide 2022: The best gifts for bookworms
Shopping A new book isn't the only way you can put a smile on the face of the reader in your life.When it comes to finding the perfect gift for the bookworm in your life, there are plenty of options out there for your reading-obsessed loved one.A new book is, of course, always a good choice.But if you're thinking about taking your literary gift-giving to another level for the reader in your life, we've got you covered.
Jim Post, Known for a Memorably 'Groovy' Hit Song, Dies at 82
He and his wife, Cathy Conn, had a Top 10 single with "Reach Out of the Darkness" as Friend & Lover in 1968.It's still played today, but it was their only hit.
Hong Kong Sentences 5 to 19 Months for Children's Books Deemed 'Seditious'
SEOUL - Five speech therapists in Hong Kong were sentenced to 19 months in prison on Saturday after they published a series of children's books that the court said instilled a hatred of the government in young readers.
Floating World Comics to Leave Old Town Chinatown for the Lloyd Center Mall
Floating World Comics' last day open downtown will be Monday, August 8.That's the last day of their moving sale, but it's not the end of one of Portland's favorite hubs for comics culture-far from it.
The first time I read to my baby, I pulled out a brand new copy of a soul-worn book, "The Very Hungry Caterpillar."This would be special.This would be emotional.This would be #blessed.