Here are the links I shared on my Twitter and Pinterest accounts that you might find interesting:

Bookshelf – Poetry – NYT – some great new poetry books for children – http://nyti.ms/Ap7C4k

Cassandra Clare To Write ‘The Dark Artifices,’ A Fantasy Series Set In Los Angeles http://huff.to/w02Wk8 #yalit

It’s all kidlit now, and that’s just fine – The Globe and Mail http://bit.ly/wwfYp5

My Hunger Name is Blight Nibbleton. I was killed in the 34th Hunger Games by crippling ennui:

‘Hunger Games’ Producer Nina Jacobson on the Journey from Page to Screen http://bit.ly/xvTy6v

Lauren Oliver on Romance, Blogging, “Delirium” & “Pandemonium” : The Childrens Book Review http://bit.ly/yynohn #yalit

Modern children’s books help families explore diversity http://bit.ly/xHcJdr

Parents too busy to read bedtime stories to their kids: Study – Lifestyle – DNA http://bit.ly/ykAksQ

Retweet of My love for Sophie Blackall’s work overfloweth after watching this video: http://vimeo.com/36116772

Pottermore finally vanquishes technical obstacles to open access | http://guardian.co.uk http://bit.ly/zGQ650

Remembering ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ 50 years after it won the Newbery Medal – The Washington Post http://wapo.st/x5Dgq8

Rightsholders Group to Charge Libraries for Reading Books to Kids http://tnw.co/ymhOVO

To Ensure a Bright Future, Your Teen Needs to be Reading – Scoop San Diego: Home & Family http://bit.ly/z1kJt0

Westerfeld’s Uglies continues in manga form: Shay’s Story – Boing Boing http://bit.ly/AkW2LR

What came before "The Hunger Games" – The Hunger Games – http://Salon.com http://bit.ly/wy4kSY

Here are the links I shared on my Twitter and Pinterest accounts that you might find interesting:

13 Judy Blume books coming out as e-books – The Sacramento Bee http://bit.ly/zZ73eX

67 Books Every Geek Should Read to Their Kids before Age 10 | GeekDad | http://bit.ly/zibYqD http://bit.ly/zjSwQW

Children who are brought to books early get a head start – Independent.ie http://bit.ly/xlTvOu

Children’s publisher Scholastic developing app for e-reading – The Washington Post http://wapo.st/ydKJIK

Dahl named best children’s author – The Irish Times- #kidlit http://bit.ly/yvqB5Z

Five hundred new fairytales discovered in Germany | http://guardian.co.ukhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2012/mar/05/five-hundred-fairytales-discovered-germany

Five questions for Erin E. Stead — The Horn Book http://bit.ly/A3US3k

Full-time School Librarians Linked to Higher Student Reading Scores http://bit.ly/wIg4nx

Spurred By Success, Publishers Look For The Next ‘Hunger Games’ : Monkey See : NPR http://n.pr/w1b7N3

Suzanne Collins Praises Movie Version of Her Novel, The Hunger Games http://bit.ly/vZgjqR

Today Is World Read Aloud Day! http://bit.ly/z1whC6

The Unlikely Best Seller – A Wrinkle in Time Turns 50 – http://n.pr/zoLOx1

Wimpy Kid author: even my son prefers Harry Potter http://tgr.ph/At1zGx

Here are the links I shared on my Twitter and Pinterest accounts that you might find interesting:

 

And the Oscar goes to… Morris Lessmore!— The Horn Book http://bit.ly/yOhZFP

Author: Only Scorsese could have adapted ‘Hugo’ http://bit.ly/AERviM

Celebrating reading under the radar « NeverEndingSearch http://bit.ly/wP8vdr

EarlyWord – HARRY POTTER eBooks Will Be Available to Libraries » http://bit.ly/x7FncW

Happy Leap Day! – great program ideas to embrace leaping and jumping at your library:http://bit.ly/wdabtD

I.N.K.: We Need More Books http://bit.ly/wjsP36

Living the legacy: children’s book authors who love Dr. Seuss http://shar.es/gZLvn #kidlit

Masala Reader – a blog focused on south asian-american MG & YA! http://knwbt.it/zjXELA

NOOOO! Mattel Is Releasing A Hunger Games Barbie Doll http://bit.ly/A1M3px

School Library Journal’s Battle of the Kids’ Books – Vote for the Undead and return an eliminated book into the battle http://bit.ly/yFcfrO

Stephen Colbert Lauds Lorax Producers For Lining Up 70 Product Tie-Ins for the Film http://bit.ly/AinpUQ

Wimpy Kid beats Harry Potter in UK children’s vote for book of the decade | Guardian |http://bit.ly/ooI9mF #kidlit

Here are the links I shared on my Twitter and Pinterest accounts that you might find interesting:

Better Book Titles – the best of children’s literature with warped titles – http://bit.ly/wvWF9j

Colbert to release kids’s book about a flag pole –http://WSJ.com http://on.wsj.com/wEVJ6o

Digital Life – Mean teens online: Most ignore them or defend victim – study http://bit.ly/uFUPMA

EarlyWord » Next Up for BEAUTIFUL CREATURES http://bit.ly/x6jDCS #yalit

Free Printables for The Hunger Games party: http://pinterest.com/pin/193021533999290760/

The Future Of Children’s Books : NPR http://n.pr/xv1292

Is homophobia disappearing? – LGBT –http://Salon.com http://bit.ly/AeZXUs

J.K. Rowling to write a book for adults | Shelf Life http://shelf-life.ew.com/2012/02/23/jk-rowling-book-for-adults/

New IMAX Poster and Character Images for The Hunger Games http://bit.ly/Am6kkt

Once students have the "right" book, they must have uninterrupted time to read it. http://bit.ly/w5tZLX

Pottermore: a fan’s quest for answers |http://guardian.co.uk http://bit.ly/zQGFLw

Publishers Weekly Fall 2012 Sneak Previews – plenty of children’s book titles to long for!http://bit.ly/zv7w9e #kidlit

RJ Palacio: ‘I keep hearing about grown men weeping’ | The Observer http://bit.ly/w2mh2b

R.L. Stine, Goosebumps Author, Tweets Out a Horror Story http://TIME.com http://ti.me/wvQSlm

Social Media Makes Teens Aware Of Others’ Needs, Study Says http://huff.to/xvbuyE

Here are the links I shared on my Twitter and Pinterest accounts that you might find interesting:

Angel wings way to ‘Eden’ – Entertainment News, Film News, Media – Variety http://j.mp/wGYtbl

‘Beautiful Creatures’ News: Meet the movie leads playing Ethan And Lena! http://j.mp/wCTudg

Children’s Book Authors Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of A Wrinkle in Time http://j.mp/yPf9cC

Cybils: The 2011 Cybils Awards have been announced! http://j.mp/xtKXLO

EarlyWord: Viola Davis Signed for ENDERS GAME http://www.earlyword.com/2012/02/03/viola-davis-signed-for-enders-game/

For the Kids: Love and kisses, oh my – Great Valentine picture books http://www.ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/books/Kids+Love+kisses/6134025/story.html

Fox Options John Green’s ‘Fault in Our Stars’ http://j.mp/Azu9jx

Harry Potter valentines messages: http://pinterest.com/pin/193021533999241214/

James Joyce Foundation Objects To New Children’s Book – ArtLyst http://j.mp/zb6avk

LGBTQ fiction from The Horn Book for grades 7 and up http://t.co/OEX4I8cr

LeVar Burton Is Bringing Reading Rainbow Back … in an App http://mashable.com/2012/02/06/levar-burton-reading-rainbow/ #kidlit

Most Controversial Judy Blume Books, and also my favorites! http://huff.to/yBfsBQ

Picture Books About Resourceful Children –http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/12/books/review/picture-books-about-resourceful-children.html?_r=2

Scholastic Parent & Child is counting down their list of the top 100 Books for Children ages 0-12 –http://bit.ly/wOLV6u

Here are the links I shared on my Twitter and Pinterest accounts that you might find interesting:

10 books to help boost young boys’ reading | The Guardian http://j.mp/xMmRR9 #kidlit #yalit

EarlyWord » BEAUTIFUL CREATURES Moves Closer to Screen http://j.mp/xup7He

Flavorwire » 10 Great Science Fiction Books for Girls (Frankly, great for everyone!) http://j.mp/wYNLEM

The Hunger Games: The new teen franchise with Twilight in its sights – The Independent http://j.mp/y5ZQYO

Rebecca Stead and Patricia Reilly Giff at the Voracious Reader: How Do You Get Kids to Read in a World of iDistraction…http://j.mp/A3eJce

Royal Mail Releases ‘Roald Dahl’ Stamps – Love it! http://j.mp/xEH4xm

Second Hunger Games Trailer! Enjoy! http://youtu.be/qoUT7q2iTbQ

Here are the links I shared on my Twitter and Pinterest accounts that you might find interesting:

Children’s books increasingly emphasize visual art http://j.mp/x9BrTa

Daniel Handler, aka Lemony Snicket, and "Why We Broke Up" | Artery http://j.mp/zn5Vyn

Harry Potter’s iPhone screen:

Hear an excerpt from Odyssey Award winner ROTTERS http://teachingbooks.net/ql4krcv #alayma #alamw12

Here is the petition for school libraries: http://bit.ly/zCjFU5 #alayma

Hobbies boost children’s academic skills – RTÉ News http://j.mp/w2RpIn

How to choose the best books for kids and teens – On Parenting – The Washington Post http://j.mp/xRwRx5

Hugo gets the most Oscar nominations in 2012. Why? – http://CSMonitor.com http://j.mp/vZUUVq

Interview: John Green http://j.mp/xku3ay

Is ‘The Hunger Games’ Building Too Much Buzz For Its Own Good? : Monkey See : NPR http://j.mp/xkMi1A

Just subscribed to the RSS feed of The Journal of Research on Libraries and Young Adults http://j.mp/yM8nCB

squeetus blog: the mighty librarian http://j.mp/w9x48F

Take Your Child to the Library Day Launches on February 4th! http://j.mp/wrK1ad

TED Blog | Harnessing the power of reading: Q&A with illustrator Elizabeth Zunon http://j.mp/zV8WfA

Trending in Youth Culture: The Best Blogs and Sites for Youth Advocates | VOYA http://j.mp/zFQCjx

YA market ripe for digital, say publishers | The Bookseller http://j.mp/zqctzn

Here are the links I shared on my Twitter and Pinterest accounts that you might find interesting:

A 2012 Preview in Picture Books | Kirkus Book Reviews http://j.mp/wJJ9FX It looks like a great year ahead!

Ask Lorna: books to get 10- to 12-year-old boys reading – Telegraphhttp://j.mp/AhvroS

Best interactive iPad books of 2011 for kids of all ages – iPhone app recommendations – Lisa Caplan | Appolicious ™ iP… http://j.mp/wP1xHm

British PM: "I think that however busy you are in life, you should always try to read to your children."http://j.mp/xjEx8M

More proof that librarians rock! Beloved children’s books preserved thanks to retiring U librarian Karen Nelson Hoylehttp://j.mp/yswwui

Pinned this image of E.B. White writing in his boathouse:

Q&A: Shirley Hughes, children’s author and illustrator | The Guardian http://j.mp/ybpwyJ

YA novel readers clash with publishing establishment | Books |http://guardian.co.uk http://j.mp/xS41kn

Here are some items of interest that I shared on my Twitter account and my Pinterest page that didn’t make it onto my blog:

The Many Benefits, for Kids, of Playing Video Games | Psychology Todayhttp://j.mp/xTTa4H – Considering lifting our screen limits at home.

The authors who are going it alone online – and winning http://j.mp/znB0H0  – Are other bloggers looking to change their reviewing policies?

‘Impossible love stories’ are teen favorites – Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman Schools http://j.mp/wcsBow

Choosing Just-Right Books for Your Childhttp://j.mp/xHmsZt

Parental supervision not required: the freedom of classic children’s fiction | Books | http://guardian.co.ukhttp://j.mp/Ab4U2w

Check this video out — The Joy of Bookshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKVcQnyEIT8&feature=share via@youtube

Labyrinth gets graphic novel prequel | Books | http://guardian.co.ukhttp://j.mp/ykDgkf

Children’s Book Week 2012 Bookmark by Lane Smith! http://s.smf.is/pXd (via@summify from @MrSchuReads, and@CBCBook)

And I’ll end with a very funny book bag: