Boing Boing: Kids who support Kerry threatened with expulsion
Shame, shame, shame on a Wisconsin public school stopping kids from expressing their political opinion! I wonder how much of it had to do with Bush’s requirements for supportive crowds.

Boston.com / A&E / Books / British fantasy is not just for kids
Something that most of us who love children’s and YA books would agree with! This article takes a look at the history of British children’s literature, the appeal of authors like Phillip Pullman, and the new appeal of adult fantasy by Susanna Clarke.

Indigo’s Star by Hilary McKay (0-689-86563-5)
A second visit to the wonderful family in Saffy’s Angel, Indigo’s Star focuses more on the two younger children, Rose and Indigo and their friendship with an American boy who comes to spend the school term with his grandmother in England. The rest of the family is there as well, forgetful Eve, Caddy and her many suitors, Saffy and her best friend Sarah, and even the ever-absent father of the family, Bill.
If you enjoyed the first book, you will love this one. It has the same charm, humor and joy to it. It also has a wonderful cover, unlike the original book, reflecting the modern setting and the top of Indigo’s head.
Recommend this to boys and girls alike. It will lead them to the first one and hopefully get them past that cover.