I need to preface this highlight by saying that…well, I think the book might be out of print. My apologies. Regardless, I’m highlighting this book and it’s author anyway. For me it was an introduction to a talented author, one whom I plan to follow. In the future, I promise I’ll do my homework to [ Read the full article… ]
Author: Don Tate
The 28 Days poster
In February, we here at The Brown Bookshelf will begin our first initiative, 28 Days Later. For each day, we will highlight an author of children’s or young adult books. To go along with the initiative, I’ve designed a poster which will be available for download. For now, question marks mask the faces of the [ Read the full article… ]
Three moves is all it takes to change the outcome of the game
This past weekend, I read G. Neri‘s Chess Rumble, illustrated by Joshua Watson. Got my copy at the newspaper where I work. Couple times a year, they hold a huge book sale with proceeds going to charity. The books are sent from publishers hoping for media exposure. I made it to the sale three hours [ Read the full article… ]
Letters to a Young Brother
Recently I picked up a copy of Hill Harper’s Letters to a Young Brother. I purchased it only because my wife chased me through the book store, repeating, like a broken record, “But I think you’ll like this book. But I think you’ll like this book. But I think…” I didn’t want a celebrity book. [ Read the full article… ]
My thoughts about our name, The Brown Bookshelf
“In Which She Espouses Dissenting Opinions,” a post at Finding Wonderland: The Writing YA Weblog, they supported our efforts here at the Brown Bookshelf, and I thank them for that. They also had some concerns about our name. I’d like to express my thoughts. 9 times out of 10, when I type the name ‘The [ Read the full article… ]
Milestones
Brown Gold: Milestones of African American Children’s Picture Books, 1845-2002, by Michelle H. Martin is a compelling history and analysis of African-American children’s picture books from the mid-nineteenth century to the present. The book above was published by McLoughlin Brothers, 1875. Read a sample of Brown Gold by clicking here. I could write an entire [ Read the full article… ]
And the winner of our giveaway is…
I put all the names in a hat, and asked my son to draw one. He was perplexed, yes, only because I offered no explanation. But our winner is Tammi Sauer! Thanks for all the comments, we certainly appreciate everyone’s support. Tammi, your signed copy of Little Red Riding Hood, by Jerry Pinkney is in [ Read the full article… ]
Picture book highlight: Joshua’s Masai Mask
We’ve made our introductions, shared our vision. We’re psyched and in sync. We even got a little plug on Publisher’s Weekly. The stage is set, the lights are turned down, the music has begun. And now it’s time to dance. Thing is, I’m not much of a dancer. I’m an artist. My email box is [ Read the full article… ]