Posts by Beth
Thursdays with Emma Walton Hamilton — (Interview Excerpts) Part TWO
On January 8, 2013, I had the privilege of interviewing, for the Children’s Book Hub‘s monthly Expert Interview, Emma Walton Hamilton, founder of the Hub. We had a wonderful time chatting about many things relating to children’s literature and to Emma’s varied career. Emma has written 27 books for children with her co-author (and mother)…
Read MoreBeverley Brenna — Printz Honor Book author — Interview
I was thrilled on Monday, January 28, when the American Library Association announced its annual youth media awards (such as the well-known Caldecott and Newbery) and I learned that a book written by my cousin, Beverley Brenna, The White Bicycle, had been named a Michael L. Printz Honor Book. I immediately emailed her to suggest…
Read MoreThursdays with Emma Walton Hamilton — (interview excerpts) Part One
On January 8th, 2013, author, charter Children’s Book Hub member and Co-Host of the Children’s Book Hub Facebook group, Beth Stilborn, (yes, me) interviewed author, editor, educator and Hub founder Emma Walton Hamilton. This was an oral interview, by phone. It was part of the regular “Expert Interviews” that Emma does for the Hub —…
Read MoreThe Very Fairy Princess Follows Her Heart — Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: The Very Fairy Princess Follows Her Heart Authors: Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton Illustrator: Christine Davenier Publisher: New York: Little, Brown, 2013 Genre: Picture book, fiction Audience Age: 3 to 8 years
Read MoreWe Shall Overcome…
When I was growing up, I didn’t have many records to listen to, but those I had I listened to over and over again. I can honestly say they helped shape the person I am today, my likes and dislikes, and more significantly, my beliefs and the mores by which I live. One such record…
Read MoreBallerina Dreams — Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: Ballerina Dreams Author: Lauren Thompson Photographer: James Estrin Publisher: New York, Feiwel and Friends, 2007. Genre: Picture book, nonfiction
Read MoreThe Art Room — Perfect Picture Book Friday
Title: The Art Room Author: Susan Vande Griek Illustrator: Pascal Milelli Publisher: Toronto: Douglas & McIntyre, 2002 Genre: Picture book, historical fiction
Read MoreHappy Birthday, Erik!
NOTE: If you have arrived in the middle of the adventure, you may start at the beginning by going HERE Ask the court jester. Erik raced down the palace corridors, searching for the jester. Waves of laughter led him to the Castle Courtyard. “Jester!” Erik yelled. “I need your help!” With five cartwheels,…
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