BCCB-2003 BLUE RIBBONS
The top picks for children’s books selected by Bulletin staff. It has a lot of books I haven’t read, but also includes some of my favorites, like Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus and The Dirty Cowboy.

Wow, check out the gorgeous set of covers
for the new editions of the Harry Potter series.
Via Canuck Librarian.

Reading Is Fundamental and Nestle USA Announce Winners of the 2004 RIF National Poster Contest
“The national champion is 10-year-old, fifth-grader Rebecca Galloway of Warwick, R.I., whose depiction of a child reading a book with the sun, earth and stars in the background earned her top honors.”
The press release contains a link to the poster. I love the vivid colors.

Stevens Point Journal – Trivia contest for kids puts ‘Reading First!’ Game will
Finally, a trivia game that I might have a chance of winning! Sign me up!!

Captain Kangaroo entertained, educated a generation of children
“Bob Keeshan, television’s beloved Captain Kangaroo, who entertained and educated millions of children for more than 30 years, died Friday. He was 76.”

Welcome to Reading Online
The International Reading Association presents this peer-reviewed journal that focuses on classrooms serving students aged 5-18. The site offers access to the current edition as well as a collection of articles dating back to 1997.