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Sunday, October 12, 2014 1:48:06 PM
Wendy McClure wrote a blog post titled #FridayReads with Albert Whitman Staff …Plus StarWarsReadsDay!:
Wendy said, "It’s #FridayReads with Albert Whitman Staffers! Today Senior Editor Wendy McClure talks about her current reads: So I’m one of those nerds who does the reading challenge on Goodreads, where you set a reading goal for the year and log..." more
Sunday, October 5, 2014 12:19:38 AM
Wendy McClure wrote a blog post titled #FridayReads with Albert Whitman Staff:
Wendy said, "It’s #FridayReads with Albert Whitman Staffers! Today our Marketing Manager, Annette Hobbs Magier, is filling us in on what she’s currently reading: As I thought about what I was going to post this week for #FridayReads, I found myself..." more
Thursday, October 2, 2014 11:53:25 AM
Wendy McClure wrote a blog post titled Colleen Gleason remembers distinct, family-oriented images from The Boxcar Children:
Wendy said, "In light of the new animated film, “The Boxcar Children,” our author series continues with author Colleen Gleason, who read The Boxcar Children, by Gertrude Chandler Warner, as a child. The film features voice actors Joey King,..." more
Friday, September 26, 2014 11:25:07 AM
Wendy McClure wrote a blog post titled #FridayReads with Albert Whitman Staff:
Wendy said, "It’s the perfect storm! #Fridayreads and #BannedBooksWeek. You know all of us at Albert Whitman love books. Publishing them and reading them. Going forward, every #FridayReads we’re going to have one of our staffers talk about a book they’re..." more
Thursday, September 18, 2014 7:18:45 PM
Wendy McClure wrote a blog post titled Karen Hawkins’ magical adventure with The Boxcar Children:
Wendy said, "The first animated DVD of The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner, the first book in the series, is now on sale wherever DVDs are sold! The film features voice actors Joey King, Mackenzie Foy, Zachary Gordon, and Jaden Sand. Directors..." more
Thursday, August 21, 2014 7:42:58 AM
Wendy McClure wrote a blog post titled Susan Elizabeth Phillips’ thoughts on reading The Boxcar Children:
Wendy said, "The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner, the first book in the series, has come to life in the animated film, “The Boxcar Children,” with voice actors Joey King, Mackenzie Foy, Zachary Gordon, and Jaden Sand. Directors include..." more
Wednesday, March 20, 2013 3:28:00 PM
Wendy McClure wrote a blog post titled Hilary McKay Lulu Blog Tour:
Wendy said, " The Lulu books have arrived in the United States and Canada with a blast! Thanks to five starred reviews and a number of best book lists — including ALSC’s Notable Children’s Books – Lulu and the Duck in the Park has..." more
Tuesday, February 12, 2013 4:22:24 PM
Wendy McClure wrote a blog post titled BEING HENRY DAVID Blog Tour:
Wendy said, "BEING HENRY DAVID Blog Tour Cal Armistead February 19-March 2, 2013 Debut author Cal Armistead is hitting the virtual road for her first blog tour. Her contemporary YA novel Being Henry David (Albert Whitman Teen) has already received great..." more
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 11:46:13 AM
Wendy McClure wrote a blog post titled April is also Autism Awareness Month:
Wendy said, "Since this is Autism Awareness Month we want to remind you of some of our great titles featuring children (both real and fictional) with autism. Many of these titles have won awards and are excellent books to read to kids to help them understand..." more
Monday, April 9, 2012 1:30:12 PM
Wendy McClure wrote a blog post titled April is National Poetry Month!:
Wendy said, "In honor of National Poetry Month, here is an excerpt from A FUNERAL IN THE BATHROOM, written by Kalli Dakos and illustrated by Mark Beech. A Funeral in the Bathroom Tears in the bathroom, time to say good-bye to a chubby little fish— we..." more
Wednesday, March 14, 2012 8:15:36 AM
Wendy McClure wrote a blog post titled Guest Blogger: author Alison Formento:
Wendy said, "The Buzz on THESE BEES COUNT!: Inspiration and Information by Alison Formento One of my favorite questions from students when I visit schools or libraries is how do I get the ideas for my books. For my new book, I have a sweet and tasty answer to..." more
Friday, March 9, 2012 8:15:10 AM
Wendy McClure wrote a blog post titled Tales of Spring Break:
Wendy said, "by Caity in Sales This unusual weather has made it feel like spring here in Chicago, but we all know that winter is not officially over. With spring break just around the corner, the Albert Whitman staff thought we’d share some of our spring break..." more
Wednesday, March 7, 2012 7:12:33 AM
Wendy McClure wrote a blog post titled What’s in a Cover?:
Wendy said, "by Kristin in Editorial We at Albert Whitman are no fools: We know that everyone literally judges books by their covers. A cover can make or break a book’s success in the marketplace. A book’s cover is its first impression on the world. Good..." more
Monday, March 5, 2012 6:44:19 AM
Wendy McClure wrote a blog post titled Rolling with the changes:
Wendy said, "Things never stay the same at publishing houses. Offices move, editors come and go, and submissions guidelines change all the time. Within the past five years here at AWCo we’ve relocated, seen two retirements in Editorial, experienced new..." more
Friday, March 2, 2012 9:50:24 AM
Wendy McClure wrote a blog post titled Guest Blogger: Sarah, Age 10:
Wendy said, "My name is Sarah, and I am 10 years old. I am a fifth grader in Mount Prospect, Illinois. I recently read Small Steps: The Year I Got Polio by Peg Kehret. I was assigned this novel in my reading class at school. At first I thought the..." more
Thursday, February 23, 2012 5:52:49 AM
Wendy McClure wrote a blog post titled Enter the 2012 First Peas to the Table Contest:
Wendy said, "Albert Whitman & Company, publishers of First Peas to the Table: How Thomas Jefferson Inspired a School Garden (written by Susan Grigsby, illustrated by Nicole Tadgell), invite your classroom to participate in a national pea growing..." more
Wednesday, February 22, 2012 7:28:09 AM
Wendy McClure wrote a blog post titled Anderson’s Bookshops’ Children’s Literature Breakfast:
Wendy said, "By Kristin in Editorial This past Saturday, I had the pleasure of attending the tenth annual Anderson’s Bookshops’ Children’s Literature Breakfast in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Anderson’s is an independent bookstore with locations in Napervile..." more
Friday, February 17, 2012 9:53:06 AM
Wendy McClure wrote a blog post titled Books for President’s Day:
Wendy said, "It’s President’s Day weekend. Celebrate with some great books about presidents! Abe Lincoln Loved Animals by Ellen Jackson, illustrated by Doris Ettlinger Climbing Lincoln’s Steps: The African American Experience by Suzanne..." more
Monday, January 23, 2012 11:27:10 AM
Wendy McClure wrote a blog post titled Last night was the first night of Hanukkah…:
Wendy said, "and potatoes are frying in Jewish households around the world. If you’d like to make some of your own, here is the potato latke recipe from Mrs. Greenberg’s Messy Hanukkah by Linda Glaser, illustrated by Nancy Cote. Enjoy! "
Monday, January 23, 2012 11:27:10 AM
Wendy McClure wrote a blog post titled Happy Holidays!:
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Monday, January 23, 2012 11:27:10 AM
Wendy McClure wrote a blog post titled I met Mouse!!!!:
Wendy said, "I work with most of our authors and illustrators long distance, and don’t usually get to meet them in person, but on the rare occasion that I do, it’s great. But it’s even more awesome when I get to meet a CHARACTER from a book..." more
Monday, January 23, 2012 11:27:10 AM
Wendy McClure wrote a blog post titled Guest Post: Alex, Age 13:
Wendy said, "For our continuing series of asking young readers to comment on our books, we asked Alex (age 13) to talk about Guantanamo Boy by Anna Perera and if doing so had sparked any continued interest in the subject. We asked him this question because the..." more
Monday, January 23, 2012 11:27:10 AM
Wendy McClure wrote a blog post titled :
Wendy said, "Today is the 10th anniversary of the opening of the Guantanamo Bay detention center. It is also the National Day of Action to Close Guantanamo — organized by Amnesty International. There are rallies all across the country from DC to Chicago to..." more
Monday, January 23, 2012 11:27:10 AM
Wendy McClure wrote a blog post titled Celebrate Poetry Break Day:
Wendy said, "Today is Poetry Break Day! (It’s also Rubber Ducky Day, but we don’t have any rubber ducky books.) Across the country, poets and poetry fans are taking poetry breaks — and this year is a double dose, since it’s also time..." more
Friday, October 17, 2014 10:46:42 AM
Wendy McClure wrote a blog post titled Another #FridayReads with AW&Co Staffers!:
Wendy said, "It’s #FridayReads with Albert Whitman Staffers! Today, metadata master and sales team all-star Caity Anast talks about her current reads: I laughed when I read Annette’s post, because I too went through a period of very little..." more