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Colorín Colorado…: Author study, Eric Velasquez

About the Author: Eric is a native new yorker of Afro-Puertorican heritage.  He grew up in Harlem and uses much of his childhood memories as centerpieces for his books.  He earned his BFA from the School of Visual Arts in 1983. Books at TC: Champion: The story of Muhammad Ali Curr GV1132.A44 H36 2002 (2nd, …

Posted 12 months ago by Veronica

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Colorín Colorado…: Author study, Carmen Agra Deedy

About the Author: Of Cuban descent, Carmen Agra Deedy is the author or many children's books and has won numerous awards for her work.  Although some of her books touch upon Latino themes, many of her books contain general themes interesting to children.  As a teacher, I can tell you that her book, "The Library …

Posted 12 months ago by Veronica

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Colorín Colorado…: Author study, Pam Muñoz Ryan

About the Author: Born and raised in California and encouraged by her college professor, Pam am Muñoz Ryan is the author of many children's and young adult books. Before becoming a writer, she worked as an early childhood teacher and after school coordinator. The following books are held at the Teachers College library: Amelia and …

Posted 13 months ago by Veronica

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The Story of Charlotte’s Web: E. B. White’s Eccentric Life in Nature and the Birth of an American Classic

Title: The Story of Charlotte's Web: E. B. White's Eccentric Life in Nature and the Birth of an American Classic Author: Michael Sims Publisher: Walker & Company; First Edition 3rd Printing edition (June 7, 2011) Call Number: PS3545.H5187 Z925 2011 From the Publisher: While composing what would become his most enduring and popular book, E. …

Posted 18 months ago by Diana

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Just Checked In: Monsters Eat Whiny Children

Although the load of juvenile books returned this morning was enormous,  Monsters Eat Whiny Children--with its neon green cover, thick, uneven black lettering, and silly title--stood out from the rest.  Intrigued, I started reading. It tells the story of Henry and Eve, two "perfectly delightful children …

Posted 18 months ago by Leanora Lange

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Should we burn Babar?: Essays on Children’s Literature and the Power of Stories

Title: Should we burn Babar? : Essays on Children's Literature and the Power of Stories Author: Herbert Kohl Publisher: New York : New Press : Distributed by W.W. Norton & Co., c1995 Check it out! PS153.M56 K65 1995 From the publisher: In “provocative and entertaining essays will appeal to reflective readers, parents, and educators” (Library …

Posted 25 months ago by melissa cardinali

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Dreams and wishes: essays on writing for children

Title: Dreams and wishes : essays on writing for children Author: Susan Cooper Publisher: New York : Margaret K. McElderry Books, c1996 Call no.: PN147.5 .C66 1996 From the Publisher: An informative book for young writers interested in the pursuit of writing and the writing process presents a collection of Susan Cooper's inspirational speeches, spanning …

Posted 26 months ago by Tina Lin

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Revisiting the Civil Rights movement through multicultural children’s books

With Martin Luther King Jr. Day recently past, I thought it was quite fitting that I came upon two picture books, Freedom on the Menu: the Greensboro Sit-Ins by Carole Boston Weatherford (Call no. PZ7.W3535 Fr 2005) and Freedom Summer by Deborah Wiles (Call no. PZ7.W6474 Fr 2001, both …

Posted 28 months ago by Tina Lin

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It's great to think about using these books in classrooms…

Bedtime stories and book reports

Title: Bedtime stories and book reports : connecting parent involvement and family literacy Author: Catherine Compton-Lilly & Stuart Greene (eds.) Publisher: New York: Teachers College Press, c2011 Call no.: LB1048.5 .B436 2011 From the Publisher: This book brings together the newest research on parent involvement and family literacy--two strands of research that rarely exist in …

Posted 28 months ago by Tina Lin

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The First Children’s Book

As a TC intern and future librarian, I spend a fair amount of time looking for things at the library.  It will probably come as no surprise to any of you to find out that TC has an incredible collection of historical children’s literature.  Thinking you too may be curious to see what lives in …

Posted 31 months ago by melissa cardinali

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Ah, interesting…

Reading Banned Books Out Loud

As many teachers know, September is the time for setting classroom routines, meeting families and setting goals for your students. In the frenzy of all the things teachers have to do in a day, we hold on to the routines we enjoy the most, or feel are the most productive. With Banned Books Week running …

Posted 32 months ago by melissa cardinali

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Melissa, These are wonderful first-hand stories of how important reading time is for children (and everyone) and how literature has the magic ability to cast a spell and give readers perspective all in one…

Big Ideas for Little Kids

Title: Big ideas for little kids: teaching philosophy through children's literature Author: Thomas E. Wartenberg Publisher: Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield Education, c2009 Check It Out: B52 .W378 2009 From the Publisher: Written in a clear and accessible style, this book explains why it is important to allow young children access to philosophy during …

Posted 33 months ago by Julia Martin

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