MARTIN AMIS, HATER
It seems crazy to me how dismissive some can be toward children’s books. Controversy erupted this week when adult author Martin Amis stated in an interview that ‘If [he] had a serious brain injury [he] might well write a children’s book’. While I don’t think Amis speaks for all authors writing for adults, I also don’t think his sentiment is wildly atypical. What do you say? I enjoyed Philip Nel’s recap and response to the controversy at his blog Nine Kinds of Pie. Click here to read.
MARGARET MCELDERRY 1912-2011
Influential children’s publisher Margaret McElderry has passed away. Click here to read her New York Times obituary.
AN EBOOK, MINUS THE ‘E’
Your oddity of the day – a printed book with “hyperlinks” created with colored thread. Click here to read.
(Thanks to Boing Boing for the link)
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In my traveling as a school librarian, I’ve found the wealth of knowledge on LM_NET immensely useful. Now the popular school librarian listserv is facing some financial trouble. Click here to learn more.
(Thanks to Blue Skunk Blog for the link)
OWLY INK
That’s devotion.
(Thanks to PopCandy for the link)
Silverlicious by Victoria Kann. Currently #1 on the New York Times Children’s Picture Books bestseller list.
Like it or not, the –licious saga continues. The latest in the series nabs the top spot. Click here to read the entire list.
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