In WE’VE GOT A JOB: THE 1963 BIRMINGHAM CHILDREN’S MARCH (Peachtree, February 2012), author Cynthia Levinson shines a light on a dark, oft-forgotten chapter in the American struggle for civil rights. Impeccable research, including direct quotes from marchers themselves, has resulted in an expertly crafted, three dimensional true story. More than a must read, this… Read more »
Among the most prolific and award-winningest authors of our time, Jane Yolen has authored more than 300 books, including OWL MOON, and HOW DO DINOSAURS SAY GOODNIGHT? Here are just a few of her newest releases. SISTER BEAR: A NORSE TALE (Marshall Cavendish, 2011) ages 5-8 Yolen has retold an old Norse folktale that has… Read more »
This week, I’m reading: DIGGING FOR TROY: FROM HOMER TO HISARLIK by Jill Rubalcaba and Eric H. Cline (Charlesbridge, 2011) Jill Rubalcaba and Eric H. Cline recount the legend of the Trojan War and then dig into the archaeological evidence recovered from Hisarlik, the site believed by many to have once been Troy. The authors… Read more »
February is Black History Month in recognition of the invaluable contributions that the African American community has made to the culture and history of our nation. I’m delighted to post 15 picture book (and one early reader) titles from my personal “Favorites” list. We truly cannot know where we are going if we do not… Read more »
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