By: John,
on 7/6/2012
Yesterday on CBC’s “Q” Jian Ghomeshi interviewed both Terry Mosher and Matt Bors regarding the state of editorial cartooning. Trying to embed the CBC’s audio player is like trying to nail Jell-O to a tree, so rather than embedding only that segment, I was only able to add the entire 75-minute show. Just forward to the 4:00 mark and you can listen the 20-minute segment on cartooning.
By: Stacy Whitman,
on 5/22/2012
As we’ve discussed on here before, diversity in children’s and YA books can be pretty controversial. Just reading the comments sections at any of the latest posts about diversity can make your head spin, between the people denying that white privilege exists and those saying that even if it does exist, it doesn’t matter, because “people of color don’t read.”
Those things aren’t true, but how do we dispel them? How do we address the multi-pronged issue of getting more diverse books out there?
The CBC Diversity Committee is working to help address this. This week on the CBC Diversity blog, the theme is “It’s Complicated.” Check out Nancy Mercado’s opening post:
The internet can often be a rough-and-tumble kind of place when it comes to complex and layered discussions, but we think it’s possible and necessary to have a respectful and open forum where we are able to chat about some of the challenges that we face, as well as the opportunities that exist when we come together as a community.
This will be a safe space for us in publishing—writers, editors, marketing folks, sales people, artists, anyone involved in getting books to kids—to discuss the issues.
Today, Cynthia Leitich Smith is talking about the fear of saying something wrong. Hop on over and join in on the conversation.
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On a related note, here’s some recent coverage of this issue.
The Atlantic Wire: The Ongoing Problem of Race in YA
Huffington Post: Race On YA Covers: Survey Reports A Continued Lack Of Diversity
Jezebel: White Folks Star in 90% of 2011′s Young Adult Book Covers
John Scalzi: Straight White Male: The Lowest Difficulty Setting There Is
John Scalzi: “Lowest Difficulty Setting” Follow-Up
Sarah Ockler: Race in YA Lit: Wake Up and Smell the Coffee-Colored Skin, YA Authors [at SFWA]
Sarah Ockler: Race in YA Lit: Wake Up and Smell the Coffee-Colored Skin, YA Authors [at her own blog]
Originally published at Stacy Whitman's Grimoire. You can comment here or there.
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By: Debbie Reese,
on 5/21/2012
By: Linda S. Wingerter,
on 2/6/2012
For the past year or so, I've been meeting about once a month with a group of children's book editors from other houses. Founded by Nancy Mercado of Roaring Brook, we called ourselves DIBS (Diversity in Books), and we were hoping to help increase the diversity within the publishing industry, and also in the authors, illustrators, and books published. We started getting a website together and grand plans of doing school visits, job fairs, conferences, and more. But, of course, we were all so busy with our jobs and lives that it was hard to get things going. Well, a conversation at a Children's Book Council cocktail party brought these two groups together, and the CBC Diversity Committee was formed. We had a small kick-off party last week for agents, media, and publishing folks, and we talked about our mission, the importance of it, and what everyone there could do to become a CBC Diversity Partner. Here's a picture of me speaking:
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By: Lorie Ann Grover,
on 5/5/2011
The Children’s Book Council (CBC) announced the winners of the fourth annual Children’s Choice Book Awards. Our congrats to John Green and David Levithan for Teen Choice Book of the Year, Will Grayson, Will Grayson.
Way to go, guys! 
By: Susanne Gervay,
on 11/17/2010
Children’s authors and illustrators,a huge crowd from Walker Books, librarians, Children’s Book Council members, publishers, family and friends came to celebrate Sarah Foster.
Sarah has worked tirelessly for kids literature as a publisher, nurturing new talent, as well as supporting the CBCA in many events.
Margaret Hamilton who is one of the great forces in the development of Australian children’s literature gave the oration and the beautiful award illustrated by Donna Rawlings. There were huge cheers and love!!!
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By: Sara O'Leary,
on 11/12/2010
There will be a call-in discussion of children's books on CBC Radio Maritime Noon today at ... well, noon actually.
By: Roger Sutton,
on 1/5/2010
Yay, Katherine!
By: John,
on 9/22/2009
Previously blogged Jon Izen animates Sook-Yin Lee in this lovely short for CBC’s Definitely Not The Opera (American friends: think This American Life, but Canadian… sorta).
(via Mia’s blog)
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By: justonemorebook@gmail.com (Mark Blevis and Andrea ,
on 9/11/2009
It’s Poetry Friday and, since I’ve been pushed beyond my limits by members of the book industry’s dark side, we present a poem I wrote back in the spring of 2005 to lament the loss of CBC Ottawa’s much loved afternoon host, Brent Bambury.
I’ve loved doing Just One More Book!! and it will be sad to turn my back on it.
While I’m reflecting on the future of what has been a huge part of our family, every single day for more than three years, I thought it was appropriate to share this era-ending poem (read by its recipient, Brent Bambury).
A Capital Lament — by Andrea Ross, May 2005.
That April day, infused by May, seemed clearly heaven sent,
The Gomery mess couldn’t bug us less — we’re listening to Brent!
Big news from Rome, then Pow! our own calamitous event,
We’d lost our man, and thus began our Capital Lament.
In two aught two, when Brent was new, our cautious ears we lent,
But soon his pace, words, voice and taste led to enravishment.
Who know his stint would be a glint? That Go! would lead to went?
And we’d be left a town bereft, despite all blandishments.
Robert Fontaine, comedien, now who will he torment?
Will Lucy sob? Or grab the job? To whom will Laurence vent?
We’re sure of this, we’ll sorely miss our host omniloquent.
You’re lane to fame is Hog Town’s gain. Best luck and Thank you, Brent.
Read Mark’s post about Just One More Book!! as a member of our family: The baby, the bathwater, or both?
By: justonemorebook@gmail.com (Mark Blevis and Andrea ,
on 9/10/2009
It’s Poetry Friday and, since I’ve been pushed beyond the brink by members of the Book Industry’s dark side, we present today a poem I wrote back in the spring of 2005 to lament the loss of CBC Ottawa’s much loved host, Brent Bambury.
A Capital Lament — by Andrea Ross, June 2005.
By: Susanne Gervay,
on 5/22/2009
British Carnegie Medal winner of young adult literature Mal Peet and USA Michael L Printz winner of young adult literature M T Anderson were funny, warm, engaging as they spoke to the Children’s Book Council dinner at The Hughenden Boutique Hotel.
Carnegie Medal Award winner Mal Peet
Michael Printz Prize winner M T Anderson
Susanne Gervay, Carole Keeble CBC President, Jessica Francis CBC
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By: Mark,
on 6/24/2008
Here is the Sounds Like Canada radio interview Mark was a part of. The interview aired across Canada on Monday, June 23.
Links:
Want to be inspired?...
Photographer Jamie Livingston, took a polariod photograph every day for 18 years up until the day that he died. You can see the photographs (numbering over 6,000) on this website or learn more by listening to a taped version of the radio interview (where I found out about this person). I admire people who are able to do something creative everyday. I'd like to say I sketch each day but this is clearly not so. A heart wrenching and fascinating website that any creative or curious individual should see...
Here is a rather small sample of my favorite photographs:
Back in the 70's...
Ahem... the day I was born!
You can see the author of the project to the left near his collection of photo's (still in the 70's)
I love the silly pictures. Don't you just wonder what is going on here? 
In the hospital due to cancer.
His wedding, mere weeks before his death.
By: Tracy Grand,
on 3/26/2008
Children's Book Week is approaching, and a new feature of this year's Children's Book Week is a national child-selected book awards program called the Children's Choice Book Awards. Kids across the country can vote electronically online or in their school, library, or bookstore via paper ballot for the five favorite books published in 2007 in five categories - three grade categories: K-2, 3-4, 5-6 as well as Favorite Author, and Favorite Illustrator. The winner in each category will be named at a gala during Children's Book Week 2008 in New York City. You can see a list of the 25 finalists as well as information on voting at the following URL:
http://www.bookweekonline.com
To enhance the awareness of the awards, the Children's Book Council worked with JacketFlap to create a Children's Choice Book Awards Widget. The Widget displays a different finalist book every time it loads on a web site or blog, and there are links where people can click to vote for the Children's Choice Book Awards. You can get the Widget for your own blog or web site here:
http://www.jacketflap.com/widgets/widget.asp?widgetname=cbc1
In the past 24 hours, Publishers, authors, illustrators, librarians, and children's literature bloggers have been adding the widget to their blogs and web sites, effectively bringing the voting to the places where people learn about children's books. Below are some examples where you can see the widget live from the 40+ web sites that have installed the Children's Choice Book Awards Widget in the past 24 hours:
Publisher blog examples:
http://charlesbridge.blogspot.com/
http://kanemillerkidlit.blogspot.com/
Author blog examples:
http://beverlystowemcclure.blogspot.com/
http://debloganwrites.blogspot.com/
http://umakrishnaswami.blogspot.com/
http://mpbarker.blogspot.com/
Illustrator blog examples:
http://dulemba.com/blogger.html
Librarian blog examples:
http://shelf-employed.blogspot.com/
Children's Literature blog examples:
http://cwim.blogspot.com/
http://thereadingtub.blogspot.com/
http://writingforchildrencenter.com/
http://scbwi-za-news.blogspot.com/
Robin Adelson and the team at the Children's Book Council have really done a great job with this year's Children's Book Week! Be sure to visit the web site at: http://www.bookweekonline.com
Tracy
By: Julie Fortenberry,
on 3/25/2008
VOTE HERE
(The Children's Choice Book Awards --finalists determined by the IRA-CBC Children's Choices program. )
By: Julie Fortenberry,
on 11/12/2007
By: justonemorebook@gmail.com (Mark Blevis and Andrea ,
on 11/22/2006
Mark speaks with Eleanor Wachtel of CBC’s Writers and Company about the role books have played in her life, and the importance of children’s books.
Participate in the conversation by leaving a comment on this interview, or send an email to justonemorebook@gmail.com.
Photo: CBC
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By: Elaine Anderson,
on 12/19/2006
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation has created a wonderful timeline of documentary and news clips of Margaret Laurence's life, death, and legacy. Laurence is one of Canada's best-known authors and one whose books have been challenged time and again over the years. Her books include The Diviners, The Stone Angel, A Jest of God, and The Fire Dweller among others.
The site includes resources for teachers who may be using her novels or talking about Canadian writers.
By: Amy C. Moreno,
on 1/17/2007
Check out a book my friend Sherry illustrated called If You Were A Parrot, shown on CBC. It is there on the right hand side among the books shown.
By: Elaine Anderson,
on 2/17/2007
A Toronto Star article on censorship gives a little information on Canadian censorship in the area of music, theatre, and literature. According to The Star, "The public broadcaster plans to air at least 15 radio programs on the topic starting tomorrow and running for a week."
Take the "Banned Book Challenge" with the Pelham Public Library.
By: Mark,
on 8/12/2007
Baseball; it’s one of those magical sports that’s been written about in every genre of literature. And with Barry Bonds having broken Hank Aaron’s coveted home run record, it’s a hot topic of discussion these days.
So Long, Jackie Robinson is a fantastic young reader book by Nancy Russell that weaves an endearing story of a young English boy who moves to Montreal Quebec just in time to take a front row seat for Jackie Robinson’s rise to baseball superstardom beginning with the Montreal Royals. It’s a book that everyone can enjoy — even reluctant readers.
On this episode of Just One More Book, CBC journalist and author Nancy Russell tells us about her involvement in The Field of Broken Dreams project and her book So Long, Jackie Robinson.
Participate in the conversation by leaving a comment on this interview, or send an email to justonemorebook@gmail.com.
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By: Julie Fortenberry,
on 8/23/2007
2007 Children's Book Week Poster
By: Aline Pereira,
on 11/12/2007
November 12-18 celebrates the 88th Children’s Book Week in the United States.
The ability to read and understand complicated information is essential to success in school and in the workplace. So much of today’s information is only available through the written word – in books, newspapers, magazines, the Internet, etc. Unfortunately, the statistics are staggering: analysis of the National Assessment of Educational Progress long-term trend reading assessments reveals that “by age 17, only about 1 in 17 seventeen year olds can read and gain information from specialized text, for example the science section in the local newspaper.”
Children cannot “Rise Up” to this challenge without hours of reading practice and without first developing a love of reading. During Children’s Book Week, parents, educators and caregivers can “Rise Up” to this challenge and take a stand.
A poem by Pam Munõz Ryan is featured on this year’s bookmark. Special publicity displays were created by various illustrators, including Ana Juan and Jon J. Muth. Proceeds from the sale of materials help support CBC’s literacy efforts.
what a wonderful group to come together and endeavor. i look forward to future events and news!
Here at the Foundation for Children's Books in Boston, we're committed to bringing authors from diverse cultural and racial backgrounds, and authors who focus on questions of race and culture in their work, into under-served urban schools for visits and writing workshops. Just got back from our awesome visit by Mitali Perkins to a high school called Boston International whose student body is made up entirely of low-income immigrants. Cheers for looking at this issue in publishing and I echo your comments about the importance of finding stories that connect to your life and your story--I absolutely saw that in action today!
Alvina, it's a difficult thing to get an author and illustrator cultural mix as you will in the children's book world. When I was in school there were plenty of Asian kids, though I don't recall that many in the illustration dept. This is a choice of major. Not that many african american kids at RISD at all. Why? This is probably an economic factor. There were plenty of rich kids at risd. The school didn't give out that many scholarships. I was fortunate enough that my parents could afford to pay part (or more than) of my tuition thanks to savings, what my grandmother gave, etc. I do have college loans. To get more diversity in children's books you'd need to get more art schools to give out scholarships and then you'd need to get art schools to teach more children's book classes. It's a real up hill battle! If art schools paid enough I'd definitely teach a class or two...