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Blog of the Day: Walter the Giant Storyteller
About the Blogger: He's Walter! The GIANT Storyteller! Seriously, folks, when Walter M. Mayes says he is a "performer, writer, children's literacy advocate, educator" he's not being modest. You can read his book, Valerie & Walter's Best Books For Children: A Lively, Opinionated Guide, and don't you love someone who says right up front, yes, I'm opinionated? Should you ever have the chance to attend one of his workshops, do so.
About the Blog: Actually, a website with info about Walter, his book, workshops, etc. His blog is here.
Blog of the Day: Richie's Picks: Great Books for Children and Young Adults
About the Blogger: Richie Partington; he's worked in bookstores, classrooms, and is currently getting his MLIS. He's served on BBYA and is on the Spring 2007 American Library Association ballot as a candidate for the Newbery committee. (and cause it is still about me, let me remind you all that I'm on the ballot as a candidate for the Printz committee!)
About the Blog: Richie's reviews are very well known; if he reviews it, it should be added to your TBR pile. The books are a mix of works already published and those yet to be published. Richie's reviews usually include the following: lyrics that bring out some point about the book; long quotes from the book so that you can get a feel for the language and writing; and a mix of the personal (noting his own personal experiences as they relate to the subject of the book) and universal (why you, your students, and the kids coming to the library would enjoy and get something out of the book.)
Blog of the Day: Reading Rants! Out of the Ordinary Teen Booklists!*
About the Blogger: Jennifer Hubert is a middle school librarian; she is the author of Reading Rants! A Guide to Books That Rock
About the Blog: Hubert reads a lot; and takes what she's read to create fun booklists. According to her FAQ, the site is updated about every two months. She's been doing this awhile; the copyright notice starts in 1998. An example of what makes Hubert's booklists fabulous, and, as advertised, out of the ordinary: Virgin Run: Books About Falling in Love and First Times for Teens; "Home Fries": Country-fied Fiction for Teens; and The Coolest Classics You Never Even Heard Of!
*Note this is an updated link, so if you had the old one saved, use either the above link or www.readingrants.org
Blog of the Day: Patrick Jones (actually, that's his website)
About the Blogger: If you have anything to do with teens and libraries, PatrickJones is a must-know. And yes, he's one of those people where the first name and last name run together into one name: PatrickJones. He's a librarian; he's written several professional books about teens and libraries; and he is now writing fiction for teens.
About the Blog: Or, rather, website. Find out about all the stuff PatrickJones does: his books, his presentations, and the like. While he is now concentrating on fiction, his books about teens and libraries are must reads. PatrickJones respects teens; and respects all teens. Fastest way to tell a kid that they are not welcome at a library? Sneer at their reading selections; tell them that's not "real reading." While non-librarians may be thinking "so what," if you are interested in what it means to be teen librarian; or interested in what teens are reading and why; pick up one of his books. Any library should have them, tho chances are even if it's "checked in" it's actually on a librarian's desk, annotated with post-its. PatrickJones also has a blog, which needs to be updated. And a MySpace page.
Blog* of the Day: Leda Schubert Website
About the Blogger: Schubert is the author of children's books; her most recent is Ballet of the Elephants.
About the Blog: Information about Schubert's books; a Q&A, including her middle name, and while I love her middle name, combined with her first name it is almost a tongue twister; and a "Just for Kids" section that gives additional information on her work.
*Blog, Website, does it really matter?
Blog of the Day: Interactivereader
About the Blogger: Jackie is a librarian; and, like me, involved in the Cybils. (Jackie was on the YA panel that had to read the loooong list; I'm on the shortlist panel.)
About the Blog: Jackie reviews and discusses books and book news; it's mostly teen, but not always; and she also compiled some interesting Cybil stats.
Blog* of the Day: The Flying Pig Bookstore
About the Blogger: An independent bookstore in Vermont.
About the Blog: These people know their stuff, especially children's books. Based on this website and bookstore alone, I want to go to Vermont. But, until then, I enjoy seeing what books they review and highlight. (And yes, you can buy online from them.)
*Today, not a blog. But remember, we're just going with the flow.
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It's a very fun site. I've tried to email her before, and I tried again today, but the form at her site refuses to send through. Sigh! So if Jennifer is reading this now: KUDOS! :)