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60 Ways to Make Reading Fun: http://pinterest.com/pin/193021533999853077/

Hunger Games Sequel Bags Philip Seymour Hoffman? http://buff.ly/KQwqbJ ‪#yalit‬

Paramount Buys ‘The Diviners’ For Fake Empire http://buff.ly/LyFBKZ ‪#yalit‬

Some Amazing Science Fiction Picture Books For Your Kids (And You)http://buff.ly/MHF3QR ‪#kidlit‬

Staying Power: Edwards Award winner Susan Cooper has been working her magic for more than 40 years http://buff.ly/L7qXNh ‪#kidlit‬

Summer Reading Flowchart: http://pinterest.com/pin/193021533999856092/

Top 5 Ways to Prevent Rusty Summer Readers http://buff.ly/LifLZI ‪#reading‬

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20 FREE YA and Classic audiobook downloads! | teenbookclubtpl http://buff.ly/L7SCeF ‪#yalit‬

Announcing “Teachers Write!” A Virtual Summer Writing Camp for Teachers & Librarians http://buff.ly/LvaMoU

Asking questions while reading out loud improves literacy, new study reveals – Chicago Education News – http://buff.ly/LgUJOW

Born to Be Wild – Interview with Libba Bray on SLJ http://buff.ly/Lv9nP1

"Closing libraries is a form of child abuse, Michael Morpurgo has warned"http://buff.ly/LAPNRL ‪#libraries‬

David Walliams signs new book deal with HarperCollins | http://Licensing.biz http://buff.ly/LSxzxz ‪#kidlit‬

"I think everyone should be given an opportunity to find a book they love.” -Lilli Leight in The @MiamiHerald: http://hrld.us/K2gDA5

An interview with China Miéville – http://prsm.tc/e50tTo ‪#yalit‬

Let’s end the great gender lie | The Guardian http://buff.ly/LAP8zO

Meet Manjiro, Japan’s Unlikely Teen Ambassador : NPR http://buff.ly/JCzZRr ‪#yalit‬‪#kidlit‬

Multicultural publisher holds its own | Crain’s New York Business http://buff.ly/LhMUTD ‪#kidlit‬

Palacio’s ‘Wonder’ Launches Companion Anti-Bullying Campaign http://buff.ly/LSxMkr ‪#kidlit‬

The Perks of Being a Wallflower (Official Trailer) – YouTube http://buff.ly/K8EdBN ‪#yalit‬

PlayStation Announces Interactive Book Controller, Partners With J.K. Rowling For First Title http://buff.ly/Lv2TzU ‪#kidlit‬

Print or E-books: Which Are Better for Early Learners? – Early Years – Education Week http://buff.ly/LAwtUN ‪#kidlit‬ ‪#literacy‬ ‪#reading‬

SLJ’s 2012 Day of Dialog: Walter Dean Myers Vows to Close the Reading Gaphttp://buff.ly/Lvhxqw ‪#literacy‬ ‪#reading‬

Summer Reading Programs Boost Student Achievement, Study Says http://buff.ly/KRC4sp ‪#reading‬ ‪#libraries‬

Teen Reads: Summer Books For You And Your BFF : NPR http://buff.ly/KRyBdj

Top 10 YA Books That Should Be Adapted for Film | LitReactor http://buff.ly/LSv4eB ‪#yalit‬

Wanderful Acquires Licensing Rights to Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s Living Books – MarketWatch http://buff.ly/KGZkdL

Wider letter spacing helps dyslexic children http://buff.ly/KjmqBq ‪#reading‬

YA Fiction at BEA 2012: Not Chasing Trends, Making Them | Publishing Perspectives http://buff.ly/McCc23 ‪#yalit‬

A Y.A. Lover’s Summer Reading List, by Judy Blume, R.L. Stine, and Others – Entertainment – The Atlantic Wire http://buff.ly/LSnosN ‪ #yalit‬

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50 Inspiring Children’s Books with a Positive Message « Positively Positive http://buff.ly/KYpdTO ‪#reading‬ ‪#kidlit‬

Adelaide high school library gets rid of all 10,000 books | The Punch http://buff.ly/LI6wEV ‪#libraries‬

Battle the "Summer Slide" – Keep Kids Learning AND Having Fun this Summer | Kids Life – Tuscaloosa’s Family http://buff.ly/KyC0wq ‪#reading‬

Beth Revis: The Book of My Heart – a gorgeous post about writing the book that is ripped from your soul – http://buff.ly/Ke0iMT ‪#writing‬

‘Daughter of Smoke and Bone’ sequel cover revealed! | Shelf Life http://buff.ly/KHYxTC ‪#yalit‬

For Young Readers, Print or Digital Books? | MindShift http://buff.ly/K9oMch ‪#kidlit‬ ‪#ebooks‬

If you like books like these: dark teen reads | http://guardian.co.uk http://buff.ly/KLEqYb ‪#kidlit‬

The Los Angeles Public Library: Frightening Books to Help People of Any Age Own the Night http://buff.ly/KLFUSd ‪#yalit‬

Paula Danziger’s Best Friends Revive Amber Brown Series http://buff.ly/LuDULl ‪#kidlit‬

Raising a Bilingual Child on Books | Literacy Help http://buff.ly/K9lOEr ‪#reading‬

Robert Pattinson tipped for Hunger Games sequel | Film | http://guardian.co.uk http://buff.ly/KL86Du ‪#yalit‬

YA Firsts for Only $2.99 from Tor! http://buff.ly/LIWe7E ‪#yalit‬ ‪#ebooks‬

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A.A. Milne’s Real-Life "House at Pooh Corner" Hits the Market – Curbed National http://j.mp/JTSWMX I just need the other 3.2 million

B.J. Epstein: Harry Potter and the Ivory Tower: Children’s Literature and Academia http://buff.ly/KGqMnW ‪#kidlit‬

CBC Diversity: Feeding the Demand for More Diverse Books http://buff.ly/KPqBGh

Elizabeth Laird’s top 10 books about tough stuff from out there | Children’s books http://buff.ly/KYz10f ‪#kidlit‬

Giving Birth to ‘Bitterblue’ http://buff.ly/Jm1obr ‪#yalit‬

Jeff Kinney on plans to write 10 books in The Diary of a Wimpy Kid series http://buff.ly/KYSq0X ‪#kidlit‬

Minecraft in the Classroom and Library — The Digital Shift – and my teen son’s favorite game – http://buff.ly/KGkUed

Neil Gaiman Addresses the University of the Arts Class of 2012 on Vimeo http://buff.ly/JVZdaE

Oh, The Places We Went: My Travels with Jean by Wendell Minor http://buff.ly/Jm2UKt ‪#kidlit‬

Parents Encourage Creativity in Kids by Helping Them Tinker http://buff.ly/LDOmX4 ‪#creativity‬

To Do: Gertrude Stein’s Posthumous Alphabet Book http://prsm.tc/dKi7ws

Top 10 Fantasy Novels by Female Authors inspired by ‘The Killing Moon’ | Kirkus Book Reviews http://buff.ly/KGGUWy – with lots of‪ #yalit‬

Why I Write "Strong Female Characters"http://buff.ly/KJqKyW

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1 in 10 Million: PW Talks with Garth Nix http://j.mp/IZJPvd #yalit

Bedtime rituals: Where the wild things still are http://j.mp/KhP5b6 #kidlit

Fresh Approaches: Happy Anniversary! Celebrate Favorite Characters with New Editions http://j.mp/Jas4eb #kidlit

In A Glass Grimmly (A Tale Dark & Grimm #2) by Adam Gidwitz – Squee! So looking forward to this one! http://j.mp/Jaqw3P #kidlit

Laurel Snyder » Blog Archive » A meditation on my fierce love of picture books… http://j.mp/IZJ99e #kidlit

Newbery Winner Jean Craighead George Dies at 92 http://j.mp/LTbywV #kidlit

Of pigeons and naughty kids http://j.mp/KnrEkv #kidlit

So thrilled to see that SON by Lois Lowry is coming out this fall! And with a starred review from Kirkus too! http://j.mp/JanjkP #kidlit

Summer reading recommendations — The Horn Book – great summer reading suggestions for all ages – http://j.mp/Ji8tDj #kidlit

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Children’s Galleys to Grab: BEA 2012 http://j.mp/K7yskq #kidlit

Cybils: Two Cybils judges get a promotion to the Newbery and Caldecott committees!http://j.mp/KPg1jO #kidlit #blogging

EL James has written a ya paranormal romance http://bit.ly/JhTnjA

Giving the Gift of Reading, Children’s Librarians Feed Young Imaginations – Vineyard Gazette Online http://j.mp/K7wRuF #libraries

How Picture Books Play a Role in a Child’s Development : The Childrens Book Review http://j.mp/KKYWVv #kidlit #reading

Maurice Sendak, Children’s Author, Dies at 83 – the loss of a legend http://j.mp/IVCUPu #kidlit

The Return of ‘Rocket’ http://prsm.tc/nH61CR#kidlit

Sendak’s Legacy: Helping Kids ‘Survive Childhood’ : NPR – a lovely tribute http://j.mp/KKPhOW

Spring YA fantasy covers take wing! An utterly gorgeous display of what’s new and upcoming. Which cover is your fav? http://bit.ly/LvDwBg

Stacked: So You Want to Read YA?: Guest Post from Lee Wind http://j.mp/KKZxqd #yalit

Studies show 91% of kids are more likely to finish a book they choose themselves. We’ve got a FAB selection for summer@ http://bit.ly/2012SSC

Tara Brings Fresh International Perspectives to Picture Books http://prsm.tc/kffkt9 #kidlit

Walter Dean Myers’ lesson to children: Read –http://j.mp/K7wQqQ #kidlit #reading

Yer A Kindle, Harry! Amazon/Pottermore Offer All Seven HP Books In Kindle Lending Library http://prsm.tc/BbNPO9 #kidlit

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‘Between Shades of Gray’: Discover the book that’s being confused for ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ | Shelf Lif… http://j.mp/Kodc6s #yalit

Career soars ever higher for children’s-book creator Peter Sis | Books | The Seattle Times http://j.mp/ICyK2d #kidlit #authors

Fox Animation Picks Up Children’s Book ‘Hero’s Guide to Saving Your Kingdom’ (Exclusive) – Hollywood Reporter http://j.mp/JNavR8 #kidlit

Interview: Veronica Roth on her book ‘Insurgent’ and feminism http://j.mp/IKvmzZ #yalit

James Dawson’s top 10 books to get you through high school | http://j.mp/ooI9mF http://j.mp/Kgmv8B #yalit

The Ongoing Problem of Race in Y.A. – The Atlantic Wire http://j.mp/Kglb5J #yalit

Philippa Gregory, new star of teen fiction – Telegraph http://j.mp/Knpv88 #yalit

The Return of ‘Rocket’ http://prsm.tc/nH61CR #kidlit

Salvador Dalí Illustrates Alice in Wonderland, 1969 | Brain Pickings http://j.mp/w20lmf

Stephen King interviewed by Neil Gaimanhttp://prsm.tc/ZAchto

Suzanne Collins: Hunger Games author who found rich pickings in dystopia | Books | The Guardian http://j.mp/KgUYnx

Why are so many highly-praised children’s books gloomy? | Children’s books | http://j.mp/ooI9mF http://j.mp/IQS2A5 #kidlit

Writing Teen Fiction or Writing For Teens? by Marcus Sedgwick (guest post) | Writing Teen Novels http://j.mp/IjTRbq #yalit

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5 (Mostly) Vintage Children’s Books by Iconic Graphic Designers http://prsm.tc/8wXX2V #kidlit

67 Books Every Geek Should Read to Their Kids: A Printable List (GeekDad Weekly Rewind)http://prsm.tc/qa8yhR #kidlit

The Artistry Of ‘Children’s Picturebooks’ Revealed : NPR http://j.mp/JAVPT8 #kidlit

Cannon: Should adults read books written for kids? | The Salt Lake Tribune http://j.mp/JaWn4w

Celebrating the magic of Diana Wynne Jones | Children’s books | http://j.mp/ooI9mF http://j.mp/JaSsVC #kidlit

Charlie Kaufman To Adapt ‘Chaos Walking’ by Patrick Ness!http://www.deadline.com/2012/04/charlie-kaufman-to-adapt-chaos-walking-lionsgates-next-franchise-play/ #yalit

Children’s author GP Taylor on why he’s decided to self-publish http://prsm.tc/fzlykn #kidlit #ebooks

The Children’s Book Council – 2012 Ezra Jack Keats Award Winners http://prsm.tc/gIjnXQ #kidlit

Children’s Corner: Poetry books that will register on the kid cool-o-meter » Evansville Courier & Press http://j.mp/IjExcR #kidlit #poetry

Cressida Cowell interviewed by young writers – Telegraph http://j.mp/ILTjHF

‘The Dirty Cowboy’ author: Book ban ‘ridiculous’ – Lebanon Daily News http://j.mp/IjF1Qj #kidlit

Don’t Miss Free Rick Riordan Webcast May 1 http://j.mp/ImbQMf #kidlit

Eye Candy for YA Book Lovers on Authors Pinterest Boards: http://j.mp/JqwYiX #yalit

Grim Colberty Tales with Julie Andrews – The Colbert Report – 2012-24-04 – Video Clip | Comedy Central http://j.mp/IbKw6p

How to Save the World: Kids are the Earth’s best hope-and librarians can play a special role http://j.mp/ImaSzK

Judy Blume loves a good challenge http://j.mp/JaWpcH #kidlit

Letters of Note: It is only adults who ever feel threatened http://j.mp/HXDNvE #kidlit

The Most Highlighted Book Passage of All Time on the Kindle Is Like So Deep Man (and from Hunger Games!) http://j.mp/Io6QXy #yalit

PSA: 61% of low-income families have no age appropriate books at home. http://j.mp/JkInR6#kidlit #reading #literacy

A Rival For Pigeon In Willems’ New ‘Duckling’ : NPR http://j.mp/Im4bO2 #kidlit

Teach the Books, Touch the Heart – NYT http://j.mp/IjEJZq #reading

Top 5 Reasons to Let Kids Choose Their Own Books « Nerdy Book Club http://j.mp/IjEygU

A trio of striking verse narratives for teen readers – JSOnline http://j.mp/JaUG7n #yalit

What Does ‘Young Adult’ Mean? – Entertainment – The Atlantic Wire http://j.mp/HYHMXW #yalit

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If you’re interested in general library and e-book news, I also tweet about that and compile it on my Sites & Soundbytes blog.

‘Charlotte’s Web’ at 60: By the numbers http://j.mp/HGhmde

Conrad Mason’s top 10 magical objects | Children’s books | http://j.mp/ooI9mF http://j.mp/HGcJQw #kidlit

How to Make Reading Fun: 6 Simple Suggestions « Literacy News http://j.mp/Im1Ws8 #reading #literacy

Hunger Games: How Controversial Books Build ‘Empathy Muscles’ | LiveScience http://j.mp/Im237d #yalit

JK Rowling: further details of first adult novel emerge | Books | http://guardian.co.uk http://j.mp/HAoCE1

Popularity of Newbery Medal Books for Kids May Depend on Decade http://j.mp/HGckNU #kidlit

Q&A with author Kate DiCamillo – JSOnline http://j.mp/J898HA #kidlit

Tolkien and Dickens grandsons join for two new children’s fantasy books http://prsm.tc/9mFJTR #kidlit