In July 2008, Just One More Book!!, the lovely, “free online audio program (podcast) about children’s books we love and why we love them,” celebrated its second anniversary and 400th episode of promoting children’s books and literacy. As part of their celebration, they invited illustrators of all backgrounds and ages, including wee ones, to submit a logo-like illustration on the theme of reading. The result was an online gallery of wonderful images. One of my favorites is the one featured here (click the image to enlarge), by Canadian author/illustrator, Lee Edward Fodi, titled “He Was a Tiger of a Storyteller,” and I bet you can guess why…
Busy parents and educators will treasure all the great content and resources Just One More Book!! has to offer. And here’s our shout out to listeners: anyone can participate by calling in and leaving a message about a favorite children’s book (the number is available on their website). The recorded messages will become part of the show. Isn’t that great? Isn’t it wonderful to have venues such as this (and the PaperTigers blog, too, let’s not forget) to share about them?
Heads up: on Monday, PaperTigers celebration of “Hispanic Heritage Month” will go live on the website, so keep your eyes peeled! We’ll be blogging about books and topics related to the theme through Oct 15.