avengingsybil
A thought-provoking blog on YA literature and more specifically the lack of positive sexual experiences in YA literature. Definitely one to have on your aggregator, especially since the quality of writing is so high.

ACHOCKABLOG: Harry Potter and the Pillar of Storgé?
Achockablog has a very cool news item for all those Harry Potter fans out there! A fan claims to have accessed a hidden area on JK Rowling’s website that revealed the name of the sixth book in the series. The claim has yet to be confirmed or denied.

A page-turning guide to kids’ books for summer
A collection of great new summer reads for kids from picture books to teen novels.

Joseph Bruchac Home Page
Official site for this author of over 70 books for children.

The Official Jean Craighead George Website
Information on all of her books, inspiration for young writers, and a what’s new section that features her newest book Charlie’s Raven.

The Official Eric Carle Web Site
This month Eric Carle celebrates his 75th birthday and The Very Hungry Caterpillar turns 35! What a year! And enjoy his newest book Mister Seahorse that is bound to become as beloved as all of his other books.

St. Louis Today — Children’s book publisher will pay $90,000 settlement
“Scholastic At Home, a publisher of children’s books, has agreed to pay $90,000 to the state of Missouri to settle allegations that it sent books to consumers who hadn’t ordered them and then demanded payment.
Attorney General Jay Nixon said 242 consumers across the country had complained of getting billed for unordered merchandise.
Scholastic sells Disney Book Club, Winnie the Pooh and Scooby Doo books.”

USATODAY.com – There’s too much Madonna in preachy ‘Seven Thieves’
Unbelievably, it seems that Madonna’s third book is even worse than her first two!

Walden Media
Information from Walden Media on their films which include Holes and Around the World in 80 Days. The site offers not just information on upcoming movies, but also has a special section for teachers that connect books to movies.