The books below have been praised on lists compiled by the New York Times, Publishers Weekly, and arts publications around the United States as the best books of 2011. Books always make a wonderful holiday gift, and all of the ones listed below are perfect for either a gift, or for your personal collection.
End of Everything--Megan Abbott. This book centers on the friendship of two 13-year-old girls who live in peaceful and perfect suburban America. A few weeks before their eighth grade graduation, one of the girls abruptly disappears. The other friend becomes the star witness, and gets caught
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How to Fail at Writing a Children’s Book
September 19th, 2011 by Angela Yorke | Children's
Writing for children is incredibly easy; all you need is something other than the Dick and Jane rote and you’re all set, right? Not really, as it’s much easier to write a children’s book badly than it is to create something that will be treasured over decades.
First, you must completely forget what being a child was like; kids need to grow up fast in this big bad world, and it’s your duty to instruct them on how they should live. Any writer who aims to show children a window into a different, enchanting world is clearly going about it
First, you must completely forget what being a child was like; kids need to grow up fast in this big bad world, and it’s your duty to instruct them on how they should live. Any writer who aims to show children a window into a different, enchanting world is clearly going about it
Books for Boys
July 25th, 2011 by Angela Yorke | Children's, Reading
One of my earliest memories of my brothers is that I never saw them reading except when they were cramming for an exam. For some reason, you just didn’t see many boys with books back then, and I can’t say that the present situation is very much different either. However, it’s likely that the following books would garner the interest of most young male readers.
A novel set in a dystopian future and a critique of how mass media affected general interest in literature, Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury has all of the elements that would appeal to those bearing
A novel set in a dystopian future and a critique of how mass media affected general interest in literature, Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury has all of the elements that would appeal to those bearing
Choosing Books for Children
May 23rd, 2011 by Angela Yorke | Children's, Choosing Books, Reading
Buying children’s books used to be easy – you had the Peter and Jane series and that was that. Now, parents have to grapple with choosing a book that will stimulate the child intellectually and be entertaining, but not frivolous. At its core, choosing a children’s book comes down to 3 simple aspects.
The theme of the book is important. Young readers will read a book more frequently if they relate to the story, compared to a book that doesn’t evoke a sense of empathy or familiarity. Relatable books include The Sandwich Swap by Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan
The theme of the book is important. Young readers will read a book more frequently if they relate to the story, compared to a book that doesn’t evoke a sense of empathy or familiarity. Relatable books include The Sandwich Swap by Queen Rania Al Abdullah of Jordan
Comfort Books
September 10th, 2009 by Ronald A. Rowe | Choosing Books
You've heard of comfort foods - the things we eat when we're feeling alone or vulnerable that may not be good for us, but they sure make us feel better. Most of us have a comfortable old robe or pajamas that looks simply awful but give us comfort when we're sick or tired or sad. But what about comfort books?
A good book can fill a place in our hearts when we need a boost. A really good book can do it over and over again when we need it most. Finding that book is a beautiful
A good book can fill a place in our hearts when we need a boost. A really good book can do it over and over again when we need it most. Finding that book is a beautiful
