The USBBY (United States Board on Books for Young People) Bridge to Understanding Award Committee seeks to identify and honor innovative programs that use children’s literature as a way to promote international understanding. Schools, libraries, scout troops, clubs and bookstores … Continue reading →
As a former English teacher, there’s always something exciting for me about being invited to speak at NCTE (National Council of Teachers of English). I joked with the Random House team (the press that was kind enough to sponsor me) … Continue reading →
I’m so pleased that the contact personnel at the two 2011 Mora Award winning libraries agreed to a blog interview. First we’ll hear from Sylvia Cisneros, Senior Librarian, Youth Services at the Santa Ana Public Library (CA.) 1. How did you … Continue reading →
From April 5 issue of the NCTE Inbox: Celebrate El día de los niños / El día de los libros (Children’s Day/Book Day) In its 2005 Resolution, NCTE supports >El día de los niños / El día de los libros (Children’s … Continue reading →
Warm congratulations to my friends at Red Oak Books in Fort Worth, Texas! Today, they celebrate thirteen years in which they have donated 337,294 books to children in their city. Now that’s an example to for local and state foundations to follow … Continue reading →
