Here is an idea for all you single readers out there! Next time you’re going on a date with someone new, and are looking for a safe, friendly, and fun venue, consider your local bookstore.
Like all good first date places, you can grab a cup of coffee and spend as much time as […]

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I recently had the honor of speaking with award-winning children’s author Martin Waddell, who is widely regarded as one of the finest contemporary writers of books for young people. Some of Martin’s books include Can’t You Sleep, Little Bear? and Farmer Duck, both of which were awarded the Smarties Book Prize. Recently honored […]

 

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We are excited to have as our special guest in First Book’s podcast series this week Susan Wojciechowski — award-winning author of numerous books for children, including: the Beany series, the ALA Notable Book of the Year The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey, and The Best Halloween of All.
During her interview, Susan discussed her […]

 

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We are thrilled to present our special guest in First Book’s podcast series this week, Kate DiCamillo — award-winning author of many well-loved children’s titles, including: the Mercy Watson series, the Newbery Honor-winning Because of Winn Dixie and the Newbery Award-winning The Tale of Despereaux. Most recently, Kate was honored with the Horn Book […]

 

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As part of our continuing celebration of Children’s Book Week, First Book recently had the pleasure of speaking with Megan McDonald, author of the wildly popular Judy Moody series in addition to the new series about Judy Moody’s little brother “Stink.” Megan is also getting high praise for Ant and Honeybee: What a Pair! […]

 

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This post is part of a weekly series of synopses of children’s books, written by First Book staff members.
No Tooth No Quarter, by Susan Schade and Jon Buller. A boy just lost his tooth — no really, he can’t find it! He feels bad for losing his tooth because now the tooth fairy won’t […]

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First Book recently had the privilege of speaking with award-winning children’s book author Amy Hest, the highly versatile author of more than thirty books for young readers. Among Amy Hest’s books are Mr. George Baker, illustrated by Jon J Muth, and the beloved Baby Duck stories, illustrated by Jill Barton. This February, Amy’s newest […]

 

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This week is the final play-off week in the Run, Pass and Click Literacy Challenge hosted by First Book and The Literacy Site.
The Run, Pass, and Click Literacy Site Challenge competition started with eight First Book Campus Advisory Boards. We are down to the 2 final challengers. Facing off this week are the week […]

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First Book was delighted to be joined recently by Peter Reynolds, the author and illustrator of such award-winning books as The Dot and Ish. His latest work, which just published this September, is entitled So Few of Me. Peter is also the illustrator of the wildly popular Judy Moody series, authored by Megan McDonald and […]

 

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Several weeks ago I received an email announcing the launch of Borders Book Club, but I hadn’t gotten a chance to visit the Web site until just recently.
I was pleasantly surprised with the amount of really good info they have posted. You can find everything from how to get a book club started, to […]

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