Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Children's Books Roundup with PW

Happy Anniversary
 
Knopf Celebrates 25 Years of
Faith Ringgold's 'Tar Beach'


Inspired by her painted story quilt of the same name, Faith Ringgold's debut children's book, Tar Beach, was published by Crown in 1991, and went on to won the Coretta Scott King Award for illustration and a Caldecott Honor. Knopf has just released a 25th-anniversary edition of the book, as well as a new picture book by Ringgold, We Came to America, a celebration of this country's multicultural heritage. more

Footnote: I remember to this day the huge impression this stunning book made on all those years ago.


IN THE MEDIA

From the Guardian:
Sarah Crossan wins Irish children's book of the year for One.
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From NPR:
Sherman Alexie Talks About His New Picture Book and the Angst of Being a "Jr."
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From Think Progress:
Portland Bans Climate-Denying Textbooks From Its Schools.
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From Entertainment Weekly:
23 of J.K. Rowling's Biggest Harry Potter Revelations.
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From the Indy Star:
John Green gives a Mr. Rogers-inspired commencement speech.
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From the Guardian:
Out with bourgeois crocodiles! How the Soviets rewrote children's books.
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From the Guardian:
Rick Yancey: "Without trust and cooperation, we're doomed."
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From the Washington Post:
Ten picture books that belong in every child's library.
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