Posts by Rose C.

Rose’s Reading Round-up

Jun26
2009 Written by Rose C.

This post is the last in the series of Rose’s Reading Round-Up. I am heading off to a new adventure, but don’t worry – Bookmark will still keep you updated on interesting book news with Odds and Bookends starting next Friday.

First look: What a weird ‘Wonderland’ Burton’s made
USA Today offers a first look at director Tim Burton’s vision for his Alice in Wonderland movie, starring Anne Hathaway, Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter; which is set for release on March 5, 2010.

Vote For The Best Beach Books Of All Time
NPR is creating a list of the best beach books ever — help make sure your favorites  are on the list by submitting a nominatation.

Kidjutsu: A Kid-Safe Site for Webcomics
Check out this site that collects kid-friendly webcomics and displays them using an easy-to-use online comics viewer.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s works return to bookshelves
Books written by the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr that have unavailable for nearly 20 years are being republished.

Posted in Books & Reading, Literacy Links and Articles

Have your cake – and eat it too.

Jun23
2009 Written by Rose C.

Like most kids, there was nothing I loved more than my own birthday. As I grew older though, the joy of opening presents and blowing out the candles began to change – the turning point coincided with my 13th birthday, when I received a set of coasters and a container of prunes as a gift. Even at 13 I knew: there had to be more.

I know I‘m not alone in this. How much more meaningful would it be if we took the opportunity every year to not only give presents but also invite friends and family to share with others in need?

It’s in that spirit that First Book proudly unveils a new Web site offering something everyone wants: birthday gifts that give back. On the site, supporters are invited to tie charitable giving into their birthday celebrations by creating a personal Books for Keeps page online and asking friends and family to join them in donating to provide brand new books to the kids who need them most. To see the site, visit www.firstbook.org/birthdays.

To kick the site off, we’re asking you, dear readers, to join us by sharing the worst gift you’ve ever received. For each comment posted, First Book will provide one new book to a child in need.

And the icing on the cake? All participants will be entered in a random drawing to win an autographed book of their choice – Linda Sue Park’s Keeping Score, James Patterson’s The Final Warning or Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events: Book the Thirteenth. Share your worst gift by leaving a comment now!

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Rose’s Reading Round-Up

Jun19
2009 Written by Rose C.

Because of Winn-Dixie: The Musical
Author Kate DiCamillo’s first book, the Newbery Honor-winning Because of Winn-Dixie, is heading to Broadway.

Rare recording of James Joyce reading
In celebration of Bloomsday, June 16, Boing Boing shared a clip of James Joyce reading one of his works.

The 7 Most Impressive Libraries From Throughout History
The title says it all.

NY Times mines its data to identify words that readers find abstruse
Check out this link for a list of the most looked-up words on the New York Times Web site.

Titlenomics, or Creating Best Sellers
This short article discusses knock-offs of popular book titles.

Posted in Books & Reading, Literacy Links and Articles

Rose’s Reading Round-Up

Jun12
2009 Written by Rose C.

All in the Timing: Why reading ahead of your grade level isn’t necessarily a good thing.
This thoughtful article discusses how children who have strong reading skills shouldn’t only be encouraged to read books aimed for older ages. The pleasure of reading is often overlooked.

It Was, Like, All Dark and Stormy
Pick up a popular young-adult fiction book today, and you’ll find that it’s probably not a light read.

60 new books to read this summer
The LA Times lists 60 recommendations of new releases.

Auction of Poor Richard almanac nets $557,000
A copy of Benjamin Franklin’s Poor Richard almanac was recently auctioned off for $556,500. It is one of three known copies of the 1733 book.

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Rose’s Reading Round-Up

Jun05
2009 Written by Rose C.

Real Men Read (And Love) Twilight – Really
NPR’s All Things Considered has a new series called “My Guilty Pleasure.” In this clip, author Brad Meltzer (The Book of Lies) declares his love for Twilight. The link includes the segment’s transcript, but I highly recommend listening to the four-minute clip.

My StoryMaker
My StoryMaker is an interactive children’s Web site where you can write a story, choosing from various characters, settings and objects. I discovered this great link from The Book Chook.

Win TEN books from Hachette Book Group!
Book-blog.com is holding a contest where you can win ten books, including David Sedaris’ When You Are Engulfed in Flames and Julie Powell’s Julie and Julia. Visit this link to learn how to enter.

A Book Lover’s Summer: The Best Reads of the Season
Check out The Wall Street Journal’s interactive summer book list (click on the “Interactive Graphics” tab).

Posted in Books & Reading, Literacy Links and Articles

Rose’s Reading Round-Up

May29
2009 Written by Rose C.

A need to read: What parents can do to encourage summer reading
Take steps to prevent the “summer slide” – the loss in skills that happens during summer vacation. This article includes some tips to ensure kids read throughout the summer.

Hoping to turn books into blockbusters
Movies based on popular children’s books have become a key part of movie studios’ strategy.

Unwanted e-mails from book club member: What would Jane Austen do?
This “Ask Amy” answer is inspired by Jane Austen.

Summer Book 2009: The Complete Printable List
Check out NPR’s complete list of recommended reading for Summer 2009.

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Rose’s Reading Round-Up

May22
2009 Written by Rose C.

Sherlock Holmes Movie Trailer
Last week, I included an article about the film adaptation of Sherlock Holmes. This week, I bring you the movie trailer.

What to Read This Summer
New York Magazine writers list their book picks for this summer.

Facebook’s Book Clubs Get Kids Excited About Reading
The Facebook application “Book Clubs” offers users a convenient space to create or join reading groups.

Papercutz to Publish Disney Fairies Graphic Novels
The publisher Papercutz will produce a graphic novel series based on Disney Fairies, the book series written about Tinker Bell. Papercutz has also published graphic novel series based on Nancy Drew, the Hardy Boys and Tales from the Crypt.

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Rose’s Reading Round-Up

May15
2009 Written by Rose C.

2009 Children’s Choice Book Awards Winners
The winners of the Children’s Choice Book Awards were announced earlier this week. Check out this link to see who won author of the year, illustrator of the year and more.

Doodle 4 Google
This competition invited students to submit art using the Google logo and based on the theme “What I Wish for the World.” Now it’s time for the public to vote for the four national finalists!

Early look: Downey/Law are elementary to new Sherlock
As a huge fan of the Sherlock Holmes canon, I can’t wait to see the film adaptation directed by Guy Ritchie and starring Robert Downey, Jr. as Sherlock. The film won’t be released until December, but this article provides a teasing first glimpse.

Thomas Allen’s book art collage photography
This artist creates dioramas from book covers. I don’t think I can explain it properly, so you’ll just have to see it for yourself!

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Rose’s Reading Round-Up

May08
2009 Written by Rose C.

The Hunger Games Wins SLJ’s Battle of the (Kids’) Books
I first announced this tournament of kids’ books a few weeks ago – the winner was chosen yesterday. In the last round, Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games beat out M.T. Andersen’s The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation.

Take Your Book Group to Guernsey
To promote The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society, Random House is holding a sweepstakes where you can win a trip to Guernsey for you and five friends. Enter the contest today!

Interview with Markus Zusak, author of The Book Thief
I fell in love with The Book Thief last year – in this short interview, the author shares his inspiration for the book.

Revolutionary Espresso Book Machine Launches in London
This book machine prints and binds a book in less than five minutes. Customers can pick from almost half a million titles! The article says that the machine has been set up in the U.S., but I haven’t heard of it yet…

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Rose’s Reading Round-Up

May01
2009 Written by Rose C.

Buy Indie Day
Purchase a book from an independent bookstore today to celebrate “Buy Indie Day.” If you need helping locating an indie bookstore near you, check out this link.

Muggles at the Museum
Harry Potter: The Exhibition opened yesterday at Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry. The exhibition runs through September 27. Publishers Weekly attended the preview reception, and this article describes the experience.

Earliest-known book jacket discovered in Bodleian Library
The recently-discovered book jacket dates back to 1830.

An Updated Itinerary for The Millions’ NYC Indie Bookstore Tour
If you’re in New York City tomorrow, be sure to check out The Millions’ walking tour of independent bookstores. Visit this link for all the details.

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