Tag Archives: Children’s books

Farewell, Bernard Waber

Posted on 21 May 2013 by Kate, Associate Editor

Bernard Waber, the creator of many beloved picture books featuring Lyle the Crocodile and other gentle souls, passed away on May 16 at age 91. His books included The House on East 88th Street and Ira Sleeps Over, among many … Continue reading →

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Special books for moms and kids

Posted on 10 May 2013 by Kate, Associate Editor

With Mother’s Day coming up this weekend, we know that many of you are searching for a special gift to share with your mom. And since there are few better treats for a mom than the opportunity to read a … Continue reading →

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Friday links: Bookworms, a national digital library, how you can chat with Khaled Hosseini & more

Posted on 5 April 2013 by Joelle, Associate Editor

• We’re guessing you probably don’t need any encouragement, or anything, but Qwiklit has put together a really fun list of 50 Reasons You Should Be a Bookworm. • Tuesday, April 2, was International Children’s Books Day, which the folks at … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Mem Fox

Posted on 5 March 2013 by Joelle, Associate Editor

Writing a picture book is like writing War and Peace in Haiku. • Mem Fox • (Check out Mem Fox and our children’s picture book section on BookPage.com.)

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2013 Youth Media Awards

Posted on 28 January 2013 by Eliza, Associate Editor

In our office we discuss and anticipate the announcement of the Newbery, Caldecott and Printz Awards with passion and glee—and let’s just say that this morning there was a fair bit of squealing when the ALA named this year’s recipients. … Continue reading →

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A new book from Newbery winner Rebecca Stead

Posted on 20 April 2012 by Eliza, Associate Editor

Have I mentioned how much I love the children’s author Rebecca Stead, winner of the 2010 Newbery Medal for When You Reach Me? (Why, yes—I have.) I loved everything about that book—setting, main character, the drama surrounding family and friendships, … Continue reading →

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Weekly links: enhanced eBooks, stinky books and Robert Caro

Posted on 13 April 2012 by Cat, Assistant Editor

This cool article from WIRED blog Underwire goes beyond the standard “technology is scary for the publishing world” and delves into the next level of eBooks: interactive apps. One of the interviewed authors, Nashville writer and transmedia entrepreneur Amanda Havard, … Continue reading →

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The Wimpy Kid is coming back!

Posted on 22 March 2012 by Eliza, Associate Editor

We love the Wimpy Kid series at BookPage—so much that we interviewed Jeff Kinney (at his house!) for Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth; we asked him to do an illustrated Q&A for Diary of a Wimpy Kid: … Continue reading →

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Lemony Snicket’s autobiography

Posted on 9 February 2012 by Eliza, Associate Editor

Raise your hand if you love Lemony Snicket. What’s not to love? His books are hilarious. Even though I’m not a teacher, a librarian or a parent, I have been a camp counselor and a big sister to a tween … Continue reading →

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A new novel from Newbery winner Clare Vanderpool

Posted on 19 January 2012 by Eliza, Associate Editor

Clare Vanderpool won the 2011 Newbery Medal for her novel Moon Over Manifest—a surprise to a lot of readers, as Vanderpool was a debut author. When I saw her speak at ALA in New Orleans last summer, she had the … Continue reading →

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Best Children’s Books of 2011

Posted on 14 December 2011 by Kate, Associate Editor

At last, our editors have made their choices for the best children’s books of the year, from picture books to middle grade to young adult titles. It wasn’t easy to decide, but after we roared our terrible roars, and gnashed … Continue reading →

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‘The Hunger Games’ trailer is here

Posted on 14 November 2011 by Eliza, Associate Editor

Just in case any readers missed the big reveal on Good Morning America today, here is the official Hunger Games trailer! Ever since I read The Hunger Games and heard it was being turned into a movie, I’ve thought that … Continue reading →

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2-day countdown—you could win 20 kids’ books!

Posted on 28 September 2011 by Eliza, Associate Editor

(This is a re-post from a week ago! ‘Cause I don’t want you to miss out on 20 free books..) This is just a friendly reminder from a fellow book addict who likes free stuff: Have you noticed this ad … Continue reading →

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10-day countdown—you could win 20 kids’ books!

Posted on 21 September 2011 by Eliza, Associate Editor

This is just a friendly reminder from a fellow book addict who likes free stuff… Have you noticed this ad at the top of our website, then told yourself you’d enter the contest next time you visit the site? Well, … Continue reading →

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Enter to win a box of 20 kids’ books

Posted on 2 September 2011 by Eliza, Associate Editor

Noticed this on our website? That’s right. Sign up for our e-newsletter about children’s and teen books, and you’ll be entered to win a box of 20 books! The winner can choose between picture books, middle grade or YA titles, … Continue reading →

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