Tag: children's literature

So You Want to Write a Children's Book?

So You Want to Write a Children's Book?

November 18, 2020 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Online

Do you have an idea for a kids’ book? Interested in the process to getting published? Join us for a twist on National Novel Writing Month with Anythink Perl Mack librarian by day and children’s book author/illustrator by night, Brittany R. Jacobs. Brittany will walk you through the process of crafting a story for children. Bring your ideas, manuscripts and questions for a fun evening that will inspire! This program will be held online using GoToMeeting. A link to the program will be sent out via email to registrants. 

For questions please email bjacobs@anythinklibraries.org

 

Event Type: 
Writing
Age: 
Adult
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writing
children's literature
online
creativity

Reading ever after: Fairy tale fun with little ones

Submitted by Laura Wilson on Jan 22 2015
"Very Short Fairy Tales to Read Together" by Mary Ann Hoberman

Once upon a time...in a land far away, I read my first fairy tales. I was enamored. The stories were exciting, and only a little bit scary. I’m intrigued now by how classic fairy tales are told, and retold, for readers of different ages. Fairy tales can be delightful – and also frightful. They can be grim, as well as Grimm. If you would like to read some fairy tales with a young child, perhaps even at bedtime – and not be met with sleep loss as a result – there are many good options.

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children's literature
fairy tales

Bi-lingual Story Time: In the Kitchen

Submitted by smccaskill on May 30 2013
The Cazuela That the Farm Maiden Stirred

This past winter my family had the chance to visit Mexico. We all tried our best to brush up on our Spanish language skills before we left. We did OK, but I think we'll need more work if we plan to return. Spanish skills aren't just helpful when traveling; they're useful here at home, too. To make it fun for everyone I came up with a plan: we have bi-lingual snack time. My son's favorite part of the trip wasn't the beach or the theme park we visited, but the food! And it's no wonder. Mexico has some of the best dishes of any place on the map.

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children's literature
food
cooking
summer
Mexican
Sweets
Kids
story time
recipes
Spanish
Bilingual

The latest and greatest for kids and teens: Winners of the 2013 ALA Youth Media Awards

Submitted by Erica Grossman on Jan 28 2013
"Seraphina" by Rachel Hartman wins for writing for teens

Think back to the first books that grabbed your attention. It’s possible you weren’t even able to read yet, but the stories and illustrations were enough to capture your imagination or inspire a new world. For me, it was Dr. Seuss’ “The Cat in the Hat.” It was the first story I could read on my own, and it still holds a special place on my bookshelf. 

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Youth Media Awards
children's literature
young adult
American Library Association
John Newbery Medal