Charlesbridge is a children’s book publisher that publishes books for young children as well as instructional materials. The site offers information on their new releases, backlist, authors and illustrators, as well as a section of downloadable activities for classrooms.
Month: April 2005
Institute of Children's Literature
The Institute of Children’s Literature’s Rx for Writers offers authors support, tips, and an online place to socialize about writing.
YA Books Central
Young Adults Book Central is a site that offers articles and book reviews on books for teens. The site also has reader and teacher guides for books, a newsletter, information on authors, and a section on how to write or contact an author. This is a site with a lot of quality content that will take hours to explore. You can also find out about new content via the YA Book Central Blog.
Books Brothers
Boston.com has a nice article on the Books brothers, Chip and Mike Flaherty, who are responsible for some of the recent films based on children’s books, like Holes and Because of Winn Dixie.
“As paradoxical as it sounds, we want to be known as the film company that gets kids back to reading,” says Chip, 40, neatly summing up the company philosophy.
“If moviegoers walk out of one of their films saying it was OK but the book was better,” says Mike, 36, “We consider that a success.” Reading is “the gateway” to Walden’s mission, he continues. “It’s central to everything we do.”
Anime in Libraries
The April edition of VOYA has an article on using anime in the library, Animeted Library. It contains information on showing anime films, a list of recommended movies, and a contact list for anime studios. Exactly what any library considering doing an anime club or ongoing program needs to know.
Howl's Moving Castle
Ain’t It Cool News offers several ways for you to see the trailer to the English-language version of Howl’s Moving Castle, an anime film of the book by Diana Wynne-Jones. The film was created by Hayao Miyazaki, who won an Academy Award for Spirited Away.
Kristine O'Connell George
Kristine O’Connell George’s Children’s Poetry Corner is the official homepage of this author of children’s poetry. She has a new book out that is getting rave reviews: Fold Me a Poem. Her site offers sections that let you listen to her poetry aloud, separate sections for teachers and students, and a collection of great quotes about poetry.
Chronicles of Narnia Movie
The official website for The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is now available with information on the production, the books, and Narnia itself.
The first time you try the site, make sure to allow plenty of time for it to load. Eventually a white gem will appear on the doorknob to match the one by the lock and it will turn into place. Then you get to go through the keyhole and enter the wardrobe.
Nancy Drew Goes Graphic
USATODAY.com – ‘Nancy Drew’ finds clues in graphic novel is an article about the newest version of Nancy Drew: manga style! Our library purchased the first one in both the Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew graphic novel series to see how they will circ. I do wonder if they will lead kids to the old novels, if a completely different group of graphic-novel-reading kids will enjoy them, or if they will simply be ignored and not really work as a cross over. We will see!
Waking Brain Cells 