tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81272034719814079812011-08-02T13:54:37.655-07:00A Blog for the Western Libraries Children's Literature Interdisciplinary Center-CLICSylviahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02163993864331144609noreply@blogger.comBlogger191100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8127203471981407981.post-88316207354624221582010-01-29T20:05:00.000-08:002010-02-09T23:02:46.838-08:00

Link to the Exhibit Web siteAn Imaginary Library: Children’s Books That Do Not (Yet) Exist is an exhibit of original art by 72 illustrators from 30 countries. The exhibit comes to WWU from Chicago, having been staged already in Japan, Greece, and Iran. This is the last stop, and the only West Coast venue, before the exhibit returns to Germany.For this project, the participating artists were

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Katherine Paterson is the newly- appointed Ambassador of Young People's Literature, taking over the mantle from Jon Scieszka.As ambassador — a joint appointment by the Library of Congress’s Center for the Book and Every Child a Reader, a nonprofit group affiliated with the Children’s Book Council, a trade association for children’s book publishers — Ms. Paterson hopes to share the unfettered

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Our campus Western Reads for this 2009-2010 academic year is The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan. "In this groundbreaking book, one of America’s most fascinating, original, and elegant writers turns his own omnivorous mind to the seemingly straightforward question of what we should have for dinner."A adapted version for a younger audience has been published by Dial Books. Look for the Young

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National Public Radio had a terrific piece on May 7th about the history of Pullman Porters. The story explored the labor history and unionization of Pullman porters: Pullman Porters Help Build Black Middle Class One of the main points of the program was that Pullman porters were hired to be invisible. Men who would attend to every need and be completely unintrusive: the perfect servant. Several

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Kid's Republic Picture Book StoreThis bookstore is featured on the blog:Book Patrol

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The Jane Addams Children's Book Awards are given annually to the children's books published the preceding year that effectively promote the cause of peace, social justice, world community, and the equality of the sexes and all races as well as meeting conventional standards for excellence.Jane Addams Peace Association

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Not for the timid, the Amelia Bloomer Project challenges ongoing societal assumptions and stereotypes of gender. The Amelia Bloomer Project is sponsored by the Feminist Task Force of the Social Responsibilities Round Table of the American Library Association. Reading lists in fiction and nonfiction are provided for beginning readers, middle readers and young adult readers. Amelia Bloomer Project

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A recent gift to the Children's Literature Interdisciplinary Center, CLIC, included numerous sets of classic mystery series such as Ruth Fielding, Penny Nichols, Kay Tracy and of course, Nancy Drew. Written as part of the Sratemeyer Syndicate, it is common knowledge that all these series books were written under pen names. Some of the books have marvelous book jackets which adds to their value.

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Kirby Larson was at Village Books today to talk about her new book, Two Bobbies. The book was co-authored with Mary Nethery, a lifetime friend of Kirby. It's a true story about a cat and a dog that survived the devastation of Hurricane Katrina. The illustrator, Jean Cassels is a resident of New Orleans and so she brings a depth of personal perspective to the drawings. Kirby Larson traveled to

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Another great author coming to Village Books. This Friday, October 3rd at 7:00pm. Here's a link to the event. See you there!T. A. Baron at VillageBooksDo an author search in the library catalog for "Barron T A" and browse all the books we have in our library. In particular, check out The Lost Years of Merlin Series.

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Yet another specialized Web site that expands the breadth of children's literature! The Antislavery Literature Project was established in 2002 as a collaborative electronic publishing venture in a major but under-studied area of American literature. The Project is based in the Arizona State University’s English department and works in cooperation with the EServer, located at Iowa State University

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The American Library Association: Young Adult Library Services Association, YALSA, is hosting Teen Read Week October 12-18, 2008. Find out all about it at:Teen Read Week

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There was a wonderful tribute to E B. White and his book Charlotte's Web on NPR the other day as part of their "In Character" series on Monday, August 4 2008.There are excerpts of White reading from the book and an acknowledgement of the staying power of this story over the years. I love Charlotte because she is simultaneously self-possessed and self-sacrificing. It is indeed the relationship

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One of the best moments of vacation is the realization that the day ahead is deep and wide. When this coincides with a warm breeze through an open window, a comfy chair with an equally comfy foot-rest, and a good book - then heaven and earth intersect for a while.While staying with friends, on our recent family vacation, I browsed their bookshelves for something to read. I had consumed all the

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If you haven't found out about this amazing organization then take at look!The mission of the International Children’s Digital Library Foundation is to excite and inspire the world's children to become members of the global community – children who understand the value of tolerance and respect for diverse cultures, languages and ideas -- by making the best in children's literature available

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The Helene Whitson Collection continues to grow through the generous gifts of Helene Whitson herself. Recent acquisitions include first editions of Green Tiger Press publications.Green Tiger Press, founded by Harold and Sandra Day in 1970, was known for its illustrated children's books, calendars and greeting cards. Find out about the history of Green Tiger and the Laughing Elephant Press at:

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Yes - the United States government publishes many materials that are for children. Most are in the form of short pamplets, coloring books or curriculum packets. Note that these materials are not about children but for actual use by children. You will find a slection of these publications in Children's Literature Area of the library, 4th floor on the Wilson side.And...check out this fabulous site

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This event is co-sponored by the Department of English and the Western Libraries.Peter Sis will discuss his book -THE WALL: GROWING UP BEHIND THE IRON CURTAINFrances Foster Books / FARRAR, STRAUS AND GIROUX / 2007Thursday, October 18, 2007Communications Facility, room 1156:30-7 p.m. Refreshments & Book Sales8-9 p.m. Book Sales and AutographingPeter Sís, a MacArthur Fellow and internationally

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There are changes in the children's literature section of the library! We are knocking down walls, adding shelves and creating a space for you to explore the many treasures in the collection.As the reality of the Children's literature Collection emerges, I must admit to a being a little wadgetty! Those of you who are fans of the book Hitty: Her First Hundred Years by Rachel Field (or if you are

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