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Tuesday, September 10, 2013 9:15:25 AM
Nancy Stewart wrote a blog post titled New Guardian Angel Publishing Books for Early Autumn:
Nancy said, "It is always my pleasure to feature new books from Guardian Angel Publishing. Today is no exception. Please have a look at the offerings. You just may want one or more of them!Andy & Spirit in Search & Rescue Academic..." more
Saturday, September 7, 2013 9:49:27 AM
Nancy Stewart wrote a blog post titled George the Gay Lion: New Children’s Picture Book Deals With Gay Iissues:
Nancy said, "California’s Proposition 8 is the inspiration behind author Paul Waring’s latest children’s picture book, George the Gay Lion. The new book is featured in the Gay Literature Examiner by Tarringo Vaughn. In a August 28 press..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 7:43:25 PM
Nancy Stewart wrote a blog post titled Books for Africa Receives Donation:
Nancy said, "I have featured Books for Africa several times on this blog. It is such a worthwhile and noble charity, so this news is especially wonderful.Books for Africa, the St. Paul, Minn.-based organization that collects donated books and ships them to..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 7:43:25 PM
Nancy Stewart wrote a blog post titled Children's Books Banned from Bookshelves as Late as 1990:
Nancy said, "I certainly have warm and fuzzy memories of reading of the adventures of Winnie the Pooh in the Hundred Acre Wood as a child. But did you know this lovely piece of literary prose was banned because the animals spoke? What could the..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 7:43:25 PM
Nancy Stewart wrote a blog post titled Award Winner, Ted Dawe's Book, Banned in New Zealand:
Nancy said, "In keeping with my previous post, Children's Books Banned from Bookshelves as Late as 1990, I thought this news from the world of children's literature was decidedly worth a follow-up:Ted Dawe's young adult novel Into the River won the New..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 7:43:25 PM
Nancy Stewart wrote a blog post titled US Ranked 23rd in the World Spent for Reading:
Nancy said, "A new infographic outlines how many hours people around the globe spend reading books, and the United States is ranked 23rd on the list.Below, are listed the top 30 countries–sorting them by mean hours spent reading. Russia Beyond the..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 7:43:25 PM
Nancy Stewart wrote a blog post titled Guardian Angel Kids eZine for July, 2013:
Nancy said, "Have a look at what's on offer from Guardian Angel Publishing--Free!This month's Guardian Angel Kids eZine- a free online magazine for KidsJULY 2013"Ice Cream" http://www.guardian-angel-kids.comBook FeatureJAMIE’S DREAM Flip..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 7:43:24 PM
Nancy Stewart wrote a blog post titled A Magical Musical for Kids from Tesh and Klein-Higger!:
Nancy said, "Enter a street full of kids, singing socks, a couple of history lessons, and drop-dead cute lyrics, and you have Land of Lost Socks, a new musical. The words are by Jane Tesh, and Music and Lyrics are by Joni Klein-Higger.Published by Guardian..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 7:43:24 PM
Nancy Stewart wrote a blog post titled Ava'sSecret Tea Party-A Beautiful, Delicious, Enchanting Book!:
Nancy said, "Sometimes at night when stars shine bright,Visitors come to call.Snuggled in bed and sound asleep,Ava never sees them at all.This lovely verse begins the magical children's book Ava's Secret Tea Party, written in true rhyme by Donna Shepherd and..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 7:43:24 PM
Nancy Stewart wrote a blog post titled Did Certain Books Creep You Out When You Were a Kid?:
Nancy said, "Did you have any books that scared you as a kid? I have to admit that I did not. But here is an interesting video by video blogger Vsauce. It's called “Why Are Things Creepy?,” exploring the nuances and science of scariness. ..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 7:43:24 PM
Nancy Stewart wrote a blog post titled SOUTH Africa is the 2013 Kids' Lit Quiz World Champion:
Nancy said, "How about this for African power? The 2013 International Kids'Lit Quiz was won by 12-year-olds Shreeya Khoosal and Katie Duvenage, and 13-year-olds Jessica Wise and Julia Kinghorn, all of Roedean Junior School, in Johannesburg on July 4...." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 7:43:24 PM
Nancy Stewart wrote a blog post titled You Can't Take the Dinosaur Home With You by Mary Esparza-Vela:
Nancy said, "On a distant planet, far, far away, lived three young space tots named Kyzzie, the older sister, Sweetz, her middle brother, and Hunee, the baby.So begins the new children's picture book You Can't Take the Dinosaur Home by Mary Esparza-Vela. The..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 7:43:24 PM
Nancy Stewart wrote a blog post titled Lyrical Children's Book, Kangaroo Clues by Margot Finke:
Nancy said, "Who sewed the pouch on the KangarooAnd placed her Joey in there, too?Was it a Dreamtime spirit-manWho made up creatures from a plan?These lovely and lyrical words begin the very special children's book, Kangaroo Clues, by Margot Finke. The..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 7:43:24 PM
Nancy Stewart wrote a blog post titled The Snowy Day--A Children’s Book With Black Protagonist on Exhibit:
Nancy said, "During the height of the civil rights movement, a sweet and gentle book about a black boy in a red snowsuit crunching through the snow, helped break down racial barriers. That book is now the subject of an upcoming exhibit.Ezra Jack Keats’ beloved..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 7:43:24 PM
Nancy Stewart wrote a blog post titled Gatsby's Grand Adventure by Barbara Cairns is Back Featuring Auguste Renoir's The Apple Seller:
Nancy said, "If you thought you knew everything there was to know about Auguste Renoir's famous painting The Apple Seller, think again! Author Barbara Cairns has filled in the picture so to speak with new information. Her new book Gatsby’s..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 7:41:30 PM
Nancy Stewart wrote a blog post titled What is New Adult Fiction?:
Nancy said, "An emerging genre, New Adult Fiction is here to stay. Below is a primer of the genre, complete with free samples of books by leading adult fiction writers. The label was first used in 2009 when St. Martin’s Press hosted a..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 7:41:30 PM
Nancy Stewart wrote a blog post titled Russian Author Risks Arrest by Releasing Gay Themed Children’s Book:
Nancy said, "The very month that a law banning "promotion" of homosexuality among children and adolescents came into effect may seem an odd time to publish Russia's first young adult book against anti-LGBT prejudice. Daria Wilke, author of..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 7:41:30 PM
Nancy Stewart wrote a blog post titled How High School Reading Has Changed Since 1907:
Nancy said, "I think you'll find this report as fascinating as I did. How times, and reading offerings, have changed. It is fair, though, to say that some old faithfuls have remained!Be sure to see the graph at the bottom of this post.Renaissance..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 7:41:30 PM
Nancy Stewart wrote a blog post titled Archie Comic Books? A Horror Series?:
Nancy said, "Remember Archie? And Veronica? And Betty? I do! Take a look at what's new in their world. I think you'll be surprised...Please view the trailer at the end of this post!Archie Comics has a new horror series, bringing zombies to Riverdale..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 7:41:30 PM
Nancy Stewart wrote a blog post titled Pew Survey Points to Power of Print:
Nancy said, "So we really think the printed word is dead? If it isn't, it has to be soon? Take a look at this enticing piece of research from the Pew Research Center then draw your conclusions.In its last library-related survey, researchers at the..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 7:41:30 PM
Nancy Stewart wrote a blog post titled Partnership Sends Newborns Home With Books:
Nancy said, "Here is a non-profit organization dedicated to literacy, the earliest literacy of all, beginning at birth. Read to Grow promotes early literacy and is committed to giving all children a good start in life.Each of the approximately 700 babies..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 7:41:30 PM
Nancy Stewart wrote a blog post titled Why do Kids' Books Stay Overwhelmingly White?:
Nancy said, "When it comes to diversity, children's books are sorely lacking; instead of presenting a representative range of faces, they're overwhelmingly white. How bad is the disconnect? A report by the Cooperative Children's Book Center at the..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 7:41:29 PM
Nancy Stewart wrote a blog post titled Why the Perennial Interest in Coming of Age Novels?:
Nancy said, "What is a coming of age novel, and why is it appealing to so many people? Let me answer the first part of the question with a question. Who doesn't enjoy looking back, at least with a passing glimpse, to our more callow days filled with..." more
Thursday, September 5, 2013 7:41:29 PM
Nancy Stewart wrote a blog post titled Happy Labor Day!:
Nancy said, "To my readers all over the United States: I hope you have a wonderful Labor Day Weekend. Go on lots of picnics and have fun with friends and family. It is my wish that you return from the holiday rested and refreshed to tackle a new autumn of..." more
Saturday, September 14, 2013 12:36:15 AM
Nancy Stewart wrote a blog post titled Pleasure Reading Significantly Improves a Child’s School Performance.:
Nancy said, "Here is an interesting study from GalleyCat, written by Jason Boorg.The University of London’s Institute of Education Children has released a study showing that reading for pleasure can “significantly” improve a child’s..." more