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… ]
Yesterday, The American Library Association announced the 2009 Youth Media Award winners. There was much to be excited about, so much to celebrate. But I was most thrilled with the recipient of the John Steptoe Award, given by the Coretta Scott King Task Force. This award is given to affirm African American writers and illustrators [ Read the full article… ]
The First Annual African American Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators Conference will take place on April 25, 2009. Speakers and faculty: Sarah Ketchersid—Senior Editor, Candlewick Press Eileen Robinson—Children’s book editor, editorial consultant and creator of F1rst Pages. For almost 10 years, she has acquired, developed, and edited children’s books for both Scholastic as Executive Editor, [ Read the full article… ]
The Brown Bookshelf Announces 2009 Spotlight Authors & Illustrators The Brown Bookshelf, today, announced the twenty-four authors and four illustrators to be spotlighted in the groups’ second annual 28 Days Later initiative, a month-long celebration of veteran and emerging children’s authors of color. “Spotlighting these authors is like giving a big gift to the readers [ Read the full article… ]