Brown Bookshelf Expands Membership There comes a time in every organization’s existence where it must take inventory and ask what could it do to operate more effectively? The time for The Brown Bookshelf arrived several weeks ago, when inaugural member Carla Sarratt resigned from the group due to time constraints. “Losing Carla was a real blow because [ Read the full article… ]
Brown Bookshelf Opens Submissions for 2010 28 Days Later Campaign “Third one’s the charm,” the old saying goes. So The Brown Bookshelf (BBS), a website designed to push awareness of the myriad of African American voices writing for young readers, will open submissions for its third annual 28 Days Later Campaign on September 28, 2009 [ Read the full article… ]
You know how people like Ashton Kutcher and Diddy are tweeting? And so people think – ooh I can talk to Diddy. Except, when you look at celeb tweeters follow list you notice they’re like anyone else, they’re pal’ing around with people they know. Sure they may read tweets directed to them by their fan/followers, [ Read the full article… ]
With so many deadlines looming, I won’t be able to contribute to the Brown Bookshelf blog as much as I’d like to. So instead, I’ve invited a few authors and illustrators to sit in as guests, to discuss their recent projects. R. Gregory Christie is a three-time Coretta Scott King honor recipient. He’s illustrated numerous [ Read the full article… ]
For something to endure forty years, there has to be lots of love and nurturing. It’s safe to say that the Coretta Scott King Literary Award most certainly has been nurtured. This year marks its 40th anniversary honoring African American writers and illustrators for their contributions to children’s literature. I can only imagine what the [ Read the full article… ]
Mama Says: A Book of Love for Mothers and Sons, written by Rob D. Walker illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon published by Scholastic/Blue Sky, 2009 The phrase father knows best simply isn’t always true. Speaking for myself, my Mama knew best — and to this day, she still does. That’s why I fell for [ Read the full article… ]
Vital Statistics Structural Engineer / Grad Student at the Vermont College of Fine Arts /YA Author Bibliography: Saving Maddie (Delacorte, 2010) My Life As a Rhombus (Flux, 2008) A Red Polka Dot in a World Full of Plaid (Genesis Press, 2005) Three Words That Describe Varian Laid-back Friendly Determined Varian’s Writing Style Hmm…I’m still trying [ Read the full article… ]