I say farewell to an old friend.
Fusenews: In and out of the loop I go
October 13, 2015 by
I mention to folks that in my new job I actually don’t work day-to-day with children’s books all that often anymore and they wonder how I’m coping. As it happens, I’m just ducky. Since my spare hours are just as chock full of kidlit as before, I honestly don’t feel like I’m missing too much. […]
Fusenews: Red-bearded ghosts welcome!
January 16, 2014 by
I begin today with news that is only tangentially children’s literature related. My excuse is that it makes me so happy I can hardly breathe. For Christmas I got the soundtrack of the musical Matilda, and I’ve been cooing over the brilliant lyrics and music ever since. Tim Minchin was the man behind said lyrics […]
Fusenews: “Does the Quiet Old Lady evolve as a character or does she remain static?”
November 16, 2010 by
This Wednesday will see the final announcements of The National Book Award winners for one and all to see. Unlike the Newbery, Caldecott, or ALA Media Awards of any stripe, judges on the National Book Award committee are uniquely tight-lipped. They can’t even really give their own opinions of the books looked at (though you […]
Kidlitosphere Conference Info
July 17, 2010 by
Yesterday I returned from Minneapolis and already I can’t wait to get back! Those of you who will be attending the 2010 Kidlitosphere Conference probably feel the same way. Unfortunately, it looks as if this year’s conference will be running at the same time as my 10 year college reunion. D’oh! In lieu of my […]
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