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Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:24:25 PM
Denise Johnson wrote a blog post titled Jacqueline Woodson:
Denise said, "Jacqueline Woodson (from PW)I found out earlier today that one of my favorite authors, Jacqueline Woodson, is going to be the YA luncheon speaker at IRA and was thrilled! Then, quite prophetically, I found a great interview with her by Publishers..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:24:25 PM
Denise Johnson wrote a blog post titled ALA Youth Media Awards Announced:
Denise said, "That ALA Youth Media Awards were announced early this morning.Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos won the Newbery! I loved this book and am happy to see it win. It also won the 2012 Scott O'Dell Award for best historical fiction, which I blogged..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:24:25 PM
Denise Johnson wrote a blog post titled LeVar Burton reads "Snowy Day":
Denise said, "LeVar Burton – The former Reading Rainbow host joins All Things Considered host Guy Raz for a reading of Snowy Day, credited as on of the first children’s book to feature a non-caricatured black protagonist...." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:24:25 PM
Denise Johnson wrote a blog post titled From SHAME to SHARE:
Denise said, "Recently, I read Brenda Power's introduction to the most recent The Big Fresh Newsletter. I always enjoy Brenda's insights and love the resources the newsletter provides for readers. The title of this particular newsletter was Acronymia..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:24:25 PM
Denise Johnson wrote a blog post titled A few things that might be of interest...:
Denise said, "A few things that might be of interest... The SLJ Battle of the Kids Books is gearing up for a 4th year starting March 13. If your favorite book didn't win (or even get recognized!) in the ALA awards, maybe this year's BOB contest will correct that..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:24:25 PM
Denise Johnson wrote a blog post titled Reading, CYBILS and A New Top 100 List:
Denise said, "I got home late last night and caught the tail end of Rock Center, hosted by Brian Williams on NBC. The information about the show indicated that there had been a segment on an innovative reading program between a charter school and a public..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:24:25 PM
Denise Johnson wrote a blog post titled 2012 Finalists for the Audie Awards:
Denise said, "I love listening to audiobooks, so I am excited about today's announcement of the Audio Publishers Association's finalists for the 2012 Audies or "Oscars" of audiobooks. I am especially thrilled to see Libba Bray's reading of Beauty Queens on..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:24:25 PM
Denise Johnson wrote a blog post titled Workshop: Creating an Authentic Cultural Voice:
Denise said, " I just found out about an amazing workshop: Creating an Authentic Cultural Voice. This is a rare and wonderful opportunity to work with excellent children's authors and editors while learning about developing your own authentic voice. Below..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:24:25 PM
Denise Johnson wrote a blog post titled Upcoming web seminar:
Denise said, "Please make plans to attend the upcoming web seminar presented by Dr. Candace Kuby, on Sunday, April 1, 7:00 p.m./EST-USA: Her talk, “Tensions from Analyzing Children’s Images of Racial Bus Segration: Searching for Tools” is a part of..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:24:25 PM
Denise Johnson wrote a blog post titled Pottermore Shop: HP eBooks!:
Denise said, "From Publishers Weekly, 3/27:As of Tuesday, March 27, all seven Harry Potter novels are now available in electronic form via the Pottermore shop, the exclusive retailer for Harry Potter e-books and digital audio books. A component of the..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:24:25 PM
Denise Johnson wrote a blog post titled Bookmobile Blues:
Denise said, "Bookmobile: From NPR story Do you remember the bookmobile? I do. Last year (in this post), I recounted the story of how I loved the library when I was growing up in Louisville, KY. It wasn't long, however, that my mother moved us to a very small..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:24:25 PM
Denise Johnson wrote a blog post titled National book Festival Dates for 2012 Announced!:
Denise said, "For more information, go to: http://www.loc.gov/today/pr/2012/12-067.html"
Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:24:25 PM
Denise Johnson wrote a blog post titled Children's Book Week and Children's Choice Books:
Denise said, "Exactly one month from today, Children's Book Week will begin!Established in 1919, Children's Book Week celebrates books for young people and the joy of reading from coast to coast! Check out the line-up of Official Book Week events! Over 40..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:24:25 PM
Denise Johnson wrote a blog post titled PD: Caldecott Uncovered:
Denise said, "This is the 75th anniversary of the Caldecott Medal! In honor of this special occasion, the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) is offering a free webinar: Caldecott Uncovered: What You’ve Always Wanted to Know About the..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:24:25 PM
Denise Johnson wrote a blog post titled Bunny SHARE:
Denise said, "Last month, I signed up for the Marine Corp Marathon and I've started training. Everyday as I run through my neighborhood, this little bunny runs across my path. At first, I thought it was a fluke, since I live in a large subdivision with lots of..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:24:25 PM
Denise Johnson wrote a blog post titled Win a Skype with Judy Blume:
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Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:24:25 PM
Denise Johnson wrote a blog post titled NPR Books Confesses Love for Teen Reads:
Denise said, "NPR BOOKS CONFESSES LOVE FOR “TEEN” READS“SUMMER BOOKS” SERIES COMES-OF-AGE WITH YOUNG ADULT FOCUS,YA AUTHORS REVEAL FORMATIVE LITERARY INSPIRATIONS NPRBOOKS.ORG FEATURES ANNUAL “SUMMER BOOKS” ROUND-UPS FROM NPR FAVORITESMay 30, 2012;..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:24:24 PM
Denise Johnson wrote a blog post titled June is Audiobook Month! Listen free..:
Denise said, "2 Free Audiobook Downloads Each Week from Listening Library Listening Library is proud to team up with AudioFile Magazine to support SYNC. Beginning this month, SYNC offers FREE audiobook downloads of Young Adult audiobooks..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:24:24 PM
Denise Johnson wrote a blog post titled Meet the Authors at the National Book Festival!:
Denise said, "Several years ago, I took my son (who was around 10 at the time) and the students in my children’s literature course to an author appearance by Christopher Paul Curtis. His book, Watson’s Go To Birmingham – 1963 had been chosen for the..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:24:24 PM
Denise Johnson wrote a blog post titled Katherine Applegate on NPR:
Denise said, "Katherine Applegate's Newbery Award winning book The One and Only Ivan is NPR's June Backseat Book Club selection. Yesterday, NPR conducted an interview with Katherine. Enjoy!PS: Katherine Applegate will be at the National Book Festival this year! ..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:24:24 PM
Denise Johnson wrote a blog post titled Daniel Handler on "The Dark":
Denise said, "From NPR:If there's one thing kids are scared of, it's the dark. In his latest children's book, The Dark, Daniel Handler — who writes under the pen name Lemony Snicket — takes on darkness itself, with the story of a young boy who confronts his..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:24:24 PM
Denise Johnson wrote a blog post titled World Read Aloud Day and Virtual Author Visits:
Denise said, "<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--> World Read Aloud Day and Virtual Author VisitsImagine a world where everyone..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:24:24 PM
Denise Johnson wrote a blog post titled Scott O'Dell and Charlotte Zolotow Awards Announced:
Denise said, "The Scott O'Dell Award for historical fiction goes to Bo at Ballard Creek written by Kirkpatrick Hill and illustrated by LeUyen Pham (find it at your local library here).The Charlotte Zolotow Award for best picture book text goes to The Dark written..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:24:24 PM
Denise Johnson wrote a blog post titled Orbis Pictus and Gray Awards:
Denise said, "The 2014 NCTE Orbis Pictus Award for promoting and recognizing excellence in the writing of nonfiction for children goes to:A Splash of Red: The Life and Art of Horace Pippin written by Jennifer Bryant and illustrated by Melissa Sweet (click here to..." more
Thursday, February 27, 2014 11:24:25 PM
Denise Johnson wrote a blog post titled Tribute to the Newbery:
Denise said, "For the past 90 years, the ALA has awarded the Newbery Medal, sometimes called the "Oscar" of children’s literature, to an author in recognition of the year’s most distinguished children’s book. Open Road Integrated Media has made available to..." more