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Learning may not be on the top of children’s minds as the weather gets warmer and school lets out — but studies have shown that without reading those two to three months put kids behind the next year in school.
As we move into the long, hot days of summer, we’ll be sharing a new book list every week for a different age group featuring our in-house kid’s book expert Alison Morris’ picks for summer reading. So stay tuned every week for a new list of five books to keep kid’s minds active this summer!
This week we’re sharing the best summer reading titles for kids in kindergarten to 2nd grade.
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For Kindergarten to 2nd Grade
“Nate the Great and the Boring Beach Bag” by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
It’s gone! Oliver’s boring blue beach bag is gone. Inside are his clothes, shoes, and a special seashell. All he has left is his beach ball.
This is a perfect case for Nate the Great and his trusty dog Sludge. But they don’t find many clues in the sand and surf. What trail should they follow next? Follow the leader to find out!
Luke on the Loose (Toon Books Level 2) by Harry Bliss
Luke looks on at the pigeons in Central Park, while Dad is lost in “boring Daddy talk,” and before you know it–Luke is on the Loose! He’s free as a bird, on a hilarious solo flight through New York City.
Harry Bliss, the renowned illustrator of many bestselling children’s books, finally goes on a solo flight on his own with a soaring story that will delight any young reader who has ever felt cooped up.
Bink and Gollie by Katie DiCamillo
Meet Bink and Gollie, two precocious little girls–one tiny, one tall, and both utterly irrepressible. Setting out from their super-deluxe tree house and powered by plenty of peanut butter (for Bink) and pancakes (for Gollie), they share three comical adventures involving painfully bright socks, an impromptu trek to the Andes, and a most unlikely marvelous companion. No matter where their roller skates take them, at the end of the day they will always be the very best of friends. Full of quick-witted repartee, this brainchild of Newbery Medalist Kate DiCamillo and award-winning author Alison McGhee is a hilarious ode to exuberance and camaraderie, imagination and adventure, brought to life through the delightfully kinetic images of Tony Fucile.
Bugs are Insects (Let’s-Read-And-Find Out Science Level 1) by Anne Rockwell
Is a spider an insect? Is a ladybug a bug? Lean how to tell what is an insect and what isn’t, and discover the fascinating world of the tiny creatures who live in your own backyard.
Market Day by Lois Ehlert
Wake up! It’s market day and everyone’s going to the town square. But this is no ordinary market; it’s a feast of folk art from around the world. Whether you’re looking for fruits, vegetables, or just an afternoon of fun, this is a shopping trip you don’t want to miss!
September is just a few short weeks away and children going into kindergarten will enter a whole new realm that is really quite different from Pre-K or daycare settings. And because young children are highly observant, it’s important to prepare yourself so that you can face your child’s feelings. The following books will help explain the school setting and hopefully clear up any doubts or lingering fears in preparation for the first day of school.
What to expect: Preparing for the first day of kindergarten
Look Out Kindergarten, Here I Come! is a story about Henry’s first day of school. The book sets out the basics of the new routine: waking up in the morning, getting ready, having breakfast, packing supplies and walking to school. Henry is excited and asks what the day will be like—he’s ready for the new class, new friends and new activities but as he gets closer to school he starts to get anxious. And acknowledging fears is essential to preparing the little ones for the challenges ahead. The simple story gets to the heart of the matter and will reassure your young one that kindergarten will be loads of fun.
My School Trip is part of the BOB Books series for budding readers. They are intended to help children love learning how to read. This particular book tells of a trip to the zoo. It sets out the details of how school trips are conducted, establishes that school trips are educational and are also lots of fun. Budding readers can sound out words and will be able to decipher words based on the simple illustrations and story.
In Bailey at the Museum, we meet adorable Bailey the dog who’s going on a class trip with his schoolmates to the Natural History Museum. Bailey embarks
The list below is by no means all the books being sold at the conference on Saturday and Sunday, but some of the books are limited in the amount we have ordered. Last year we ran out of Grace Lin’s WHERE THE MOUNTAIN MEETS THE MOON and with so many big names, author and illustrator combos, and new books on this list, I wanted to give everyone a chance to reserve the books they would like to purchase from the list below. This way we can try to order more for the weekend, if needed.
Please e-mail Darlene Beck Jacobson [email protected] with the books you would like to secure by the end of Tuesday and we will make sure they are set aside with your name on them for pick-up at the conference. All the books will be sold at regular price.
Kate DeCamillo & Harry Bliss – Louise, Adventures of a Chicken (get two autographs) Kate DiCamillo – Bink & Gollie; Two for One – Hardcover *NEW Early Sale Ame Dyckman, Dan Yaccarino BOY + BOT *New Selling last of first printing (Get two autographs) Natalie Zaman and Charlotte Bennardo Sirenz, Sirenz Back in Fashion *NEW (Get two autographs) Leeza Hernandez – Dog Gone! *NEW Early Sale Harry Bliss – Bailey at the Museum *New
Kate DiCamillo
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane [Paperback and hardcover]
The Magician’s Elephant [Paperback and hardcover]
Because of Winn-Dixie [Paperback and hardcover]
The Tale of Despereaux [Paperback and hardcover]
Bink & Gollie [Paperback]
Mercy Watson to the Rescue [Paperback]
Mercy Watson: Princess in Disguise [Paperback]
Mercy Watson: Something Wonky this Way Comes [Paperback]
The Tiger Rising by Kate DiCamillo [Paperback]
Dan Yaccarino
All the Way to America
Harry Bliss
Bailey
Diary of a Worm
JohnCusick (agent)
Girl Parts
Daniel Nayeri (editor)
Straw House, Wood House, Brick House, Blow
Leila Sales (editor)
Mostly Good Girls
Past Perfect
Harold Underdown
The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Publishing Children’s Books
If you are not attending the conference and would like to request a signed copy of a book, you can send Darlene a request and we will get them autographed for you and ship them to your address after you have paid for the price of the book and shipping.
This year’s NE-SCBWI Conference (my sixth) was different for me. As the On-the-Spot Critique Coordinator, I was one of numerous volunteers responsible for making a successful conference. In my position, I felt deeply obligated to the attendees, wanting to facilitate proper connections to editors/agents, and I’d promised these same professionals that I’d do my best to secure them additional critiques. In truth, I was scared. Since becoming the On-the-Spot Critique Coordinator less than a month ago, I have secretly fretted, while my daily early-morning writing time turned into early-morning e-mail communication, chart-making, and teaching myself how to make a spreadsheet. (I am also a committee co-chair for the upcoming New Jersey SCBWI Conference.) My manuscripts lay untouched; my muse went on strike.
Preparing for the conference reminded me of my earlier years in the business of writing for children, when I was unsure and questioned my abilities. Self-doubt hinders your growth as an artist. So I stopped thinking about What Might Not Happen (that the on-the-spot critiques would be a failure) and I began to believe that I could, indeed, pull this off. But to do this, I had to call on my Inspired Frame-of-Mind, which is strong, determined, and follows the muse with much delight, like a kitten chasing an unraveling ball of red yarn. I write what my characters tell me, and on some level, believe they are the ones shaping their stories, not me. I continue to struggle with writing for my blog, for that voice comes from a different place, where self-criticism has rented a tiny room and ignores my weekly eviction notice.
So in my Inspired Frame-of-Mind, I faced the task of being a successful conference coordinator: I worked diligently and focused on being positive, while doing everything possible to sell these critiques. The bar to succeed is set high due to the tireless efforts of our region’s longtime coordinators, who have given so much of their time over the years: Marilyn Salerno, Joyce Shor Johnson, Kathryn Hulick, Melissa Hed. Valarie Giogas. Laura Pauling. Melissa Stewart. Casey Girard. Betty Brown. Sally Riley. Jean Woodbury. Linda Brennan. Jennifer Carson. Joannie Duris. Anna Boll. Jennifer O’Keefe. Greg Fishbone. Francine Puckly. Margo Lemieux. And Shirley Pearson, who I hope can one day step out from behind the registration table to pursue her own dreams. I apologize in advance for not listing every name, though my gratitude is intended for all. Thank you! The NE-SCBWI Conference reflects your efforts, selfless dedication, and enthusiasm for our wonderful community. A community filled
16 Comments on New England SCBWI Conference 2012, last added: 4/26/2012
Thank you for all of your hard work, Betsy! Beautiful post, as always.
Jo
Casey Girard (@CaseyGirard) said, on 4/23/2012 2:54:00 PM
What a wonderful recap! It is a great reminder of the weekend we just came from. Thank you Betsy for all of your hard work and sharing your experience. It was a pleasure to meet you, I hope we can chat more at a future conference!
I enjoyed your blog voice. I felt right along with you, planning a conference is nerve wracking but, we did it!
betsydevany said, on 4/23/2012 3:40:00 PM
Thanks, Casey, for all your hard work! I look forward to seeing you again! The conference could not have happened without you. Betsy
betsydevany said, on 4/23/2012 3:41:00 PM
You are too sweet, Jo. Your comments always make my day! Betsy
betsydevany said, on 4/23/2012 3:43:00 PM
My pleasure, Joyce! You are an inspiration with everything you do. I appreciate your warm welcome, and I look forward to working with you again next year! NE-SCBWI is lucky to have you. Betsy
saraharonson said, on 4/23/2012 4:29:00 PM
Great post, Betsy! Now we all go back to work…inspired and rejuvenated!!
xo sarah
betsydevany said, on 4/23/2012 5:10:00 PM
Thanks to you, Sarah, I have new revision tools. Your novel academy rocked! (I will work on your post in a few days.) xo Betsy
:Donna Marie said, on 4/23/2012 11:03:00 PM
Betsy, it sounds like you had a fantastic time and did a REALLY good job as the On-the-Spot Critique Coordinator You’re such a talented person, good-hearted person—an inspiration in many ways. Thanks for sharing and I look forward to our time together, too
And although I enjoyed EVERY word you said here, I have to tell you, this metaphor is priceless!…”for that voice comes from a different place, where self-criticism has rented a tiny room and ignores my weekly eviction notice.” Great writer, you are
Carol Gordon Ekster (@cekster) said, on 4/24/2012 3:05:00 PM
Betsy, you were amazing at your job as on-the-spot critique coordinator. And this is a beautifully written blog that reminds us all of the conference inspiration that could be felt throughout the halls and rooms of the Sheraton. We need only go back to your blog when moments of doubt creep in.
Kristine C. Asselin (@KristineAsselin) said, on 4/25/2012 4:04:00 AM
Betsy–what a wonderful post! I wish we’d had a chance to talk more–I hadn’t realized you were in Novel Academy with me! Of course, by Sunday my brain was completely overloaded. Thanks for putting into words the things so many of us feel about NESCBWI. Good luck with your conference in NJ!
Nancy Tandon said, on 4/25/2012 5:48:00 AM
Thank you for this wonderful recap. It is so reassuring to read about your emotional ups and downs and know I’m not alone. I agree, the conference was a big “UP”!
betsydevany said, on 4/26/2012 4:43:00 AM
Thanks, Joyce, for all your support and encouragement!! It was my pleasure!
betsydevany said, on 4/26/2012 4:44:00 AM
Thank you, Donna! You are too sweet. I look forward to our weekend together in June! Betsy
betsydevany said, on 4/26/2012 4:45:00 AM
What lovely words, Carol. I hope you made good connections at the conference. Nice to chat with you! Betsy
betsydevany said, on 4/26/2012 4:47:00 AM
My brain was overloaded too. And thank you for your kind words! Novel Academy was awesome! Betsy
betsydevany said, on 4/26/2012 4:48:00 AM
No, Nancy, you are not alone. Remember this. Keep the faith, and keep writing. Hugs, Betsy
HARRY BLISS is a cartoonist and cover artist for The New Yorker magazine. His first book, A FINE, FINE SCHOOL by Newbery-award winning author, Sharon Creech, was a New York Times bestseller. He went on to illustrate many other books, including WHICH WOULD YOU RATHER BE, by William Steig; COUNTDOWN TO KINDERGARTEN by Alison McGhee, and DIARY OF A WORM by Doreen Cronin, a #1 New York Times bestseller as well as ADVENTURES OF A CHICKEN by Kate DiCamillo. Harry lives in South Burlington, Vermont.
About the book:
Meet Bailey, a dog who surprises and charms his fellow human classmates with his irrepressible antics.
Follow Bailey the dog as he gets ready and goes to school. Should he wear the red or blue collar? Both are so fashionable! Will he be late? That squirrel is a distraction! And what about Bailey’s homework? Would you believe he ate it? That is what dogs do, after all.
In this funny new book from the best selling children’s illustrator Harry Bliss, school proves to be an unexpected place for Bailey to do all sorts of things he loves: reading, fetching, painting, digging, singing – and making friends!
Watch the trailer:
My take on the book:
Bailey is a very cute back to school book, especially for preschoolers and kindergarteners! As we follow Bailey through his school routine and school day, we get to see that he is quite a character. Young readers will get a kick out of seeing Bailey worrying about the teacher asking for his homework, digging through the garbage in the cafeteria and singing and dancing in music class.
The word bubbles really make this book quite a fun read for adults to read aloud. I loved the principal’s greeting to Bailey: “Good morning Bailey! Try not to lick anyone today.” Besides being entertaining, this book actually has some nice lessons about accepting and appreciating differences in others as well as friendship. The illustrations are excellent as well, all in all making this a nice read and appropriate for little ones going back to school.
Giveaway:
Here’s a special “Go Back To School with BAILEY!”
One (1) winner will receive
· A Bailey Lunchbox and copy of the new book Bailey by Harry Bliss
Two (2) additional winners will receive
· A copy of the new book Bailey by Harry Bliss
To enter the giveaway, please leave a comment a
11 Comments on Review and Giveaway: Bailey, last added: 9/7/2011
Eric Van Raepenbusch said, on 9/6/2011 10:49:00 AM
Harry Bliss is a hoot! I can’t wait to find this book at the library.
Cindi said, on 9/6/2011 12:12:00 PM
I enjoy when our children go back to school, so that I can volunteer
and do the classroom parties! I have been called the “Martha Stewart”
of classroom parties…Many thanks for this fabulous prize giveaway.
Bailey is adorable and the book/lunchbox would be loved by our daughter!
Cindi
I have to say, eating breakfast with the twins, walking down to the bus stop and seeing the excitement in their face and then their hug before they get on the bus. Guess I better enjoy it while they are in elementary schoo..
Seattledad (Luke, I am Your Father) said, on 9/6/2011 9:10:00 PM
Lukas was so excited to start pre k today. That was nice to see.
Michelle M. said, on 9/7/2011 12:40:00 PM
I do not have kids but I do have “library kids”. I enjoy them when they come to the library, but it is nice to have some quiet time to catch up on my paperwork. I heard book this book Bailey by Harry Bliss. It looks very cute!
It’s that time of the year again: school time! Whether it’s the first day of school or the first day of a new grade, there is always an adjustment period. Excited, nervous, or shy, reading books about school, or stories that revolve around the classroom, can be a great way to begin switching gears from the vacation mindset. In this book list, you’ll find picture books, chapter books for the early fluent and fluent readers, as well as a novel for young adults.
My husband Matt pairs well with me for a number of reasons. Amongst them is our mutual inclination to collect things we love. As such, Matt has systematically been holding onto all his issues of The New Yorker ever since he got his subscription in college. Over the years these issues have piled up piled up piled up. I was a Serials Manager before I got my library degree and one of the perks of the job was getting lots of lovely magazine holders. For years these holders graced the tops of our bookshelves and even came along with us when we moved into our current apartment a year ago. Yet with the arrival of our puir wee bairn, we decided to do the unthinkable.
Yes. We ripped off all their covers.
Well, most anyway. We have the complete run of New Yorker text on CD-ROM anyway, and anything published after the CD-ROM’s release would be online anyway. Thus does the internet discourage hoarding.
In the meantime, we now are the proud owners of only three boxes worth of New Yorker covers. They’re very fun to look at. I once had the desire to wallpaper my bathroom in such covers, but that dream will have to wait (as much as I love New York apartments and all . . .). For now, it’s just fun to flip through the covers themselves and, in flipping, I discovered something. Sure, I knew that the overlap between illustrators of children’s books and illustrators of New Yorkers was frequent. I just didn’t know how frequent it was. Here then is a quickie encapsulation of some of the folks I discovered in the course of my cover removal.
Istan Banyai
Zoom and Re-Zoom continue to circulate heavily in my library, all thanks to Banyai. I had a patron the other day ask if we had anything else that was similar but aside from Barbara Lehman all I could think of was Wiesner’s Flotsam. Banyai is well known in a different way for New Yorker covers, including this controversial one. As I recall, a bit of a kerfuffle happened when it was published back in the day.
Harry Bliss
Author and illustrator of many many picture books, it’s little wonder that the Art Editor of The New Yorker, Ms. Francoise Mouly, managed to get the man to do a TOON Book (Luke on the Loose) as well. And when it comes to his covers, this is the one I always think of first.
12 Comments on Children’s Illustrators and The New Yorker, last added: 7/28/2011
Thank you so much for this retrospective! So lovely to see a Gary Larson cover in there, I had no idea! I’m going to have to check out more of Marcellus Hall, I love that cover.
I also love the covers by Richard McGuire, creator of books like The Orange Book and Night Becomes Day. Check out this old blog entry I wrote, http://handthumbcomics.com/?p=66 , for some of his covers!
janeyolen said, on 7/27/2011 10:39:00 PM
Fascinating. I knew of some of them, but. . .
Jane
Linda Urban said, on 7/28/2011 3:30:00 AM
I love this article Betsy.
For about a year or so, when my son was small, he thought the magazine was about an individual guy who was The New Yorker. My boy scanned every cover looking for glimpses of the guy in a “Where’s Waldo?” sort of way and a few of those covers became favorites of his. He still has a small stack of them in his room.
leda schubert said, on 7/28/2011 5:10:00 AM
Great list. Also Charles Martin, Ludwig Bemelmans, Joseph Low, James Thurber (did he illustrate a children’s book? I don’t think so. But he wrote several of my favorites), Roger Duvoisin, James Stevenson, John O’Brien, Roxie Munro, Gretchen Dow Simpson (she did an alphabet book years ago) and probably more.
Fact: our basement is completely filled with New Yorkers.
Fact: Almost all of these illustrious illustrators who also do children’s books are men. Hmm. Yet a bunch of women did covers as well.
Zoe said, on 7/28/2011 5:30:00 AM
Thanks for this – has brightened up my lunch time coffee no end!
Marisabina russo said, on 7/28/2011 6:41:00 AM
You can add me to the list though my covers and spots came out when you were probably just a tot! Interesting post.
Sharon Creeech said, on 7/28/2011 7:30:00 AM
Love this; thanks so much for compiling.
Paul Zelinsky said, on 7/28/2011 7:51:00 AM
This is great to look through; thanks! What you can’t tell from looking is that some of these illustrators were New Yorker illustrators who were approached by New-Yorker-reading editors or art directors, and others were book illustrators before they became New Yorker cover artists. I am guessing that the Sendak one is the only case of The New Yorker approaching a book illustrator.
If I may pile on with suggestions for more, you could also include Ross MacDonald and Douglas Florian. I was going to say Marisabina Russo but she said it herself, and she said it, according to the indication on the post, almost three hours after I am writing this now. How did she do that?
About that wonderful NewYorkistan picture– I don’t know how it was credited in the magazine, but it was created jointly by Maira Kalman and Rick Meyerowitz.
jules said, on 7/28/2011 8:31:00 AM
I wrote this for Kirkus recently—http://www.kirkusreviews.com/blog/childrens/seven-impossible-things-new-yorker-effect/—-and started a list of those editorial illustrators who migrated to children’s book illustration. This post is PERFECT and adds to my list (which exists for no other reason than to just….exist). Bravo to this post!
Victoria Stapleton said, on 7/28/2011 8:47:00 AM
And now there is Frank Viva, whose first book is ALONG A LONG ROAD (Little, Brown).
Genevieve said, on 7/28/2011 9:06:00 AM
As a long-time New Yorker reader, I adore this post. Many of these covers look so familiar to me, I remember seeing them originally, but most of them I had not known were done by children’s book illustrators. Now I need to go find their books!
Elizabeth Bird said, on 7/28/2011 9:13:00 AM
I found a Viva cover that looks identical to Along a Long Road but didn’t get a chance to include it.
Jules I wondered if you’d done a New Yorker piece but neglected to check Kirkus. Consider yourself linked.
Wish I could get my hands on the covers of other artists mentioned. Didn’t know about Roxie.
by Robie H. Harris pictures by Harry Bliss Candlewick 2004 Okay, this book sort of freaked me out.First, this is one of those books that gets shelved with the "other issues" books that parents use as object lessons they'd rather not teach themselves. You know, rather than talk to kids about how to deal with bullies or first-day-of-school or other traumas of modern childhood, parents sit their
0 Comments on Don't Forget to Come Back as of 9/14/2009 7:27:00 AM
I have been a fan of the Toon Books from the very beginning. They have successfully tackled the formative but sometimes creatively-challenged Early Reader market-- with comics. And it makes such good sense! Favorites among their list so far have included Benny and Penny by Geoffrey Hayes and Stinky by Eleanor Davis. Now I must add Luke on the Loose by Harry Bliss. Young readers will recognize
0 Comments on Rave Review: Luke on the Loose by Harry Bliss as of 4/17/2009 7:49:00 AM
The nice people at Toon Books have sent me two more books -- LUKE ON THE LOOSE by Harry Bliss, and THE BIG NO-NO! by Geoffrey Hayes, and I enjoyed them both.
THE BIG NO-NO! is plenty cute, but with enough action, mud, mystery, and calamity to entertain any kid.
(above illustration is of Penny from THE BIG NO-NO!)
0 Comments on Hooray for STINKY NO-NOs! as of 1/28/2009 11:22:00 AM
A few months ago my friend Harry Bliss (it's possibly more accurate to say my acquaintance Harry Bliss, as we mostly wave at each other in email and have so far failed to have dinner or save each other from drowning but I like him very much on the basis of not knowing each other very well) sent me a drawing that he'd done that needed a caption. It was a Jack Kirby Monster on the side of a building, with a cheerful Harry Bliss man on the phone inside.
I pondered it, and a month later sent him a suggestion, and he said it was funny but that the New Yorker had already bought the drawing for their caption contest.
Thomas Lammers, a professor at the University of Wisconsin in Oshkosh, said he thought the cartoon looked familiar. He then dug out the original from his collection, which had the same monster as the New Yorker cartoon and the same background.
He said he e-mailed the magazine about the similarities two weeks ago, but never heard back. He said the editors "probably had no idea what the source" of the image was when they saw the cartoon, but the lack of any credit to Kirby in the piece stuck in his craw.
"This is a guy who was a very popular comic-book artist. He co-created the Fantastic Four and a lot of other things people made a lot of money off of, and never got proper credit then, and isn't getting proper credit now," he said.
And while I'm happy that it now says Drawing by Harry Bliss, after Jack Kirby at http://www.cartoonbank.com/CapContest/CaptionContest.aspx?id=145 it's hard not to feel that Prof. Lammers has sort of missed why it's funny -- it's because it's a Jack Kirby monster and a Harry Bliss man. That's the point. Like the New Yorker spokesman says,
"Harry did it with all good intentions. He thought it was an overt reference, and not an attempt to plagiarize. He thought it was a tribute," Cassanos said. "To people in the comic world, it's a recognizable image."
Which is the magic of Jack Kirby.
Ah well. Speaking of cartoons:
As you probably know, long ago and far away, Phil Foglio did two pages of art for a Good Omens comic he wanted to pitch to you.
That never quite went anywhere, but they still have the art. But not for long: Kaja just announced that they'll be auctioning the art off, with proceeds to go to the Alzheimer's Research Trust.
From memory, it mostly never went anywhere because nobody ever pitched it to us -- Phil showed the pages to me and I thought they were funny, and that was sort of as far as it ever went. Pity.
But glad they'll be going to a good cause.
...
A couple of questions:
1) Would anyone in the UK who hears "She's cooking a roast" be surprised if the thing that was roasted was a chicken?
It just seems like there should be, and I can't find one.
...
Here's me being interviewed for the Book Expo America podcast (I'm half-asleep in Australia, the interviewer is not). We're talking about The Graveyard Book (which isn't out in the shops yet, but we're raising awareness of it among the people who will be at Book Expo America -- booksellers and librarians and the like. http://www.mediumatlarge.net/2008/05/neil-gaiman-interview-get-your-bookexpo.html
Here's me with a bruise on my face and a swollen nose (but the black eye is facing away from us) being interviewed at the New York Comic Con last month...
0 Comments on "Hunting for rabbits again, Vicar?" as of 5/22/2008 8:46:00 PM
Fuse, it’s my husband who spotted this. He’s the Kirby fan.
Is it too close to the original to be a swipe? If you quote someone famous, and make it obvious, you get to call it a homage.
Anonymous said, on 5/15/2008 11:30:00 AM
No accusation intended. "Swipe" is comics industry jargon covering a broad range of activity from homage, through in-joke, to outright plagiarism. It depends on context. See http://comicbooks.about.com/od/glossary/g/swipe.htm .
Given Bliss's background and credentials, it's hard to believe he is unaware of the image's recognizability, so the New Yorker panel can only be taken as a Kirby tribute (with an open invitation for reader/captioners to acknowledge and join in).
This past Saturday I played this favorite movie moment from Notting Hill with sound was down. I thought something was wrong with the video so I replaced it with Micheal J. Fox's Back To The Future skateboard scene. Many of you thought you were losing your marbles when you returned to find a different movie. Well, I've had a few special readers ask what happened to this clip, so I decided to see what would happen if I played it again.
Happy Monday and Smile! I hope you enjoy it!
5 Comments on Happy Monday! A Favorite Movie Moment Returns, last added: 11/6/2007
That was so wonderful Ann. Since I don't watch TV or go to the movies I hadn't seen this wonderful love scene. Beautiful. Thanks for the tons of love this morning. :)
polliwog said, on 11/6/2007 9:57:00 AM
Cool Ann! I was one of the ones that thought I was nuts when the video changed. :-) So funny, this particular movie seems to be the talk of the blogosphere this week. Suddenly it's everyones favorite movie. (smile)
My favorite bit in the movie is when Julia says to Hugh - "I'm just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her."
If only that worked for all of us, not just in the movies.
Marja said, on 11/6/2007 12:05:00 PM
Oh this is so romantic. I haven't seen this one yeat so I am going to get it soon. Thanks for sharing ann
Blog Author Ann Clemmons said, on 11/6/2007 2:18:00 PM
Polli, I'm glad you saw that I reposted it. I love that scene too. What a fantastic line. It is touching and heart wrenching at the same time.
So many things only happen in the movies. They are larger than life.
Hugs, Ann
Blog Author Ann Clemmons said, on 11/6/2007 2:23:00 PM
Marja, You have got to see this movie. You will love it. These two actors have great chemistry together and the sound tracks to die for...
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Thank you for all of your hard work, Betsy! Beautiful post, as always.
Jo
What a wonderful recap! It is a great reminder of the weekend we just came from. Thank you Betsy for all of your hard work and sharing your experience. It was a pleasure to meet you, I hope we can chat more at a future conference!
I enjoyed your blog voice. I felt right along with you, planning a conference is nerve wracking but, we did it!
Thanks, Casey, for all your hard work! I look forward to seeing you again! The conference could not have happened without you. Betsy
You are too sweet, Jo. Your comments always make my day! Betsy
My pleasure, Joyce! You are an inspiration with everything you do. I appreciate your warm welcome, and I look forward to working with you again next year! NE-SCBWI is lucky to have you. Betsy
Great post, Betsy! Now we all go back to work…inspired and rejuvenated!!
xo sarah
Thanks to you, Sarah, I have new revision tools. Your novel academy rocked! (I will work on your post in a few days.) xo Betsy
Betsy, it sounds like you had a fantastic time and did a REALLY good job as the On-the-Spot Critique Coordinator
You’re such a talented person, good-hearted person—an inspiration in many ways. Thanks for sharing and I look forward to our time together, too 
And although I enjoyed EVERY word you said here, I have to tell you, this metaphor is priceless!…”for that voice comes from a different place, where self-criticism has rented a tiny room and ignores my weekly eviction notice.” Great writer, you are
Betsy, you were amazing at your job as on-the-spot critique coordinator. And this is a beautifully written blog that reminds us all of the conference inspiration that could be felt throughout the halls and rooms of the Sheraton. We need only go back to your blog when moments of doubt creep in.
Betsy–what a wonderful post! I wish we’d had a chance to talk more–I hadn’t realized you were in Novel Academy with me! Of course, by Sunday my brain was completely overloaded. Thanks for putting into words the things so many of us feel about NESCBWI. Good luck with your conference in NJ!
Thank you for this wonderful recap. It is so reassuring to read about your emotional ups and downs and know I’m not alone. I agree, the conference was a big “UP”!
Thanks, Joyce, for all your support and encouragement!! It was my pleasure!
Thank you, Donna! You are too sweet. I look forward to our weekend together in June! Betsy
What lovely words, Carol. I hope you made good connections at the conference. Nice to chat with you! Betsy
My brain was overloaded too. And thank you for your kind words! Novel Academy was awesome! Betsy
No, Nancy, you are not alone. Remember this. Keep the faith, and keep writing. Hugs, Betsy