Bess the Book Bus is nearing the end of her second nationwide outreach that will cover 36 states and deliver 27,000 books into the hands of children who otherwise may not have been able to experience the joy of owning their very own book. Our trip began at the end of April and will end [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Candlewick Press'
United We Read: Notes from Bess the Book Bus’ Nationwide Outreach
August 24th, 2010 · No Comments · Book Recipients, Books & Reading, First Book Partners, General, Guest Blog Posts, Literacy
Tags: bess the book bus·Candlewick Press·Department of Education·Townsend Press·Transitions Lenses and VSP
Eight O’Clock Coffee Brings Boxes of New Books to Brooklyn Kids
November 17th, 2009 · 5 Comments · Books & Reading, First Book Events, Guest Blog Posts
Guest blogger Evette Rios is regularly featured on the syndicated TV talk show, “Rachael Ray.” Evette Rios has also designed on camera for HGTV’s “Freestyle”, and TLC’s “In A Fix.” Evette Rios designs interiors through her firm Sitio, bringing experience working in several of Manhattan’s top interior firms. A graduate of Bates College, Evette Rios [...]
Tags: Brooklyn Brownstone School·Candlewick Press·Eight O'Clock Coffee·Evette Rios·Freestyle·HGTV·In A Fix·Rachael Ray·Siempre Mujer·TLC
First Book Podcast: Tuck Everlasting Author Natalie Babbitt Chats With First Book!
September 22nd, 2008 · No Comments · Authors & Illustrators, Books & Reading, Podcast
First Book recently had the pleasure of speaking with author and illustrator Natalie Babbitt , the author of the classic ALA Notable Children’s book Tuck Everlasting and Newbery Honor Book Kneeknock Rise, among many other titles for children. She is also a member of the board of directors of the National Children’s Book and Literacy [...]
Tags: Candlewick Press·Natalie Babbitt·NCBA·Our White House·Tuck Everlasting