Chris Van Dusen recently sat down with the First Book staff to talk about his contribution to Our White House and other upcoming projects. Our White House: Looking In, Looking Out, a project designed by the National Children’s Book and Literacy Alliance and published by Candlewick Press, explores America’s rich culture and encourages young people [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Our White House'
First Book Podcast: Chris Van Dusen, Contributor to “Our White House”
May 14th, 2009 · No Comments · Podcast
Letters from the White House: Launching a New Generation of Letter Writers!
January 12th, 2009 · No Comments · Books & Reading
Introduce young readers and writers to one of the most personal and meaningful ways to communicate—with Letters from the White House, a national creative writing contest from the National Children’s Book and Literacy Alliance, Reading Rockets, and AdLit.org. To enter the contest, students write letters and journal entries that explore the history of America and [...]
Tags: AdLit.org·inauguration·National Children's Book and Literary Alliance·Our White House·reading rockets
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