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Authors & Illustrators: [Back To Top] Professional Organizations: American Association of School Librarians American Library Association Association for Library Service to Children Canadian Association for School Libraries Canadian Library Association Children's Book Council The Children's Literature Web Guide Educational Paperback Association Educational Resources Information Center Friends of Libraries U.S.A. International Association of School Librarianship International Reading Association Library Binding Institute Library of Congress Library of Congress Search System Public Library Association Reading is Fundamental REFORMA Society for Children's Book Writers and Illustrators Young Adult Library Services Association [Back To Top] State & Regional Library Associations: [Back To Top] State & Regional School Library Associations: Alabama Instructional Media Association Alaska Association of School Librarians Teacher Librarian Division of Arizona Lib. Association Arkansas Association of School Librarians California School Library Association Colorado Association of School Libraries Connecticut Educational Media Association Delaware School Library Media Association Florida Association for Media in Education Georgia Library Media Association Hawaii Association of School Librarians Educational Media Division of Idaho Lib. Assoc. Illinois School Library Media Association Association for Indiana Media Educators Iowa Association of School Librarians Kansas Association of School Librarians Kentucky School Media Association Louisiana Association of School Librarians Maine Association of School Libraries Maryland Educational Media Organization Massachusetts School Library Association Michigan Association for Media in Education Minnesota Educational Media Organization Missouri Association of School Libraries School Library Media Division of Montana L.A. Nebraska Educational Media Association School & Children Librarians' Section of Nevada Lib. Assoc. New England Educational Media Association New Hampshire Educational Media Association Educational Media Association of New Jersey School Library Media Section of New York Lib Assoc. North Carolina Association of School Librarians North Carolina School Library Media Association Ohio Educational Library Media Association Oklahoma Association of School Library Media Specialists Oregon Association of School Libraries Pennsylvania School Librarians Association Rhode Island Educational Media Association South Carolina Association of School Librarians Tennessee Association of School Librarians Texas Association of School Librarians Utah Educational Library Media Association Vermont School Library Association Virginia Educational Media Association Washington Library Media Association Wisconsin Educational Media Association School Lbrary Media Personnel Section of Wyoming Lib. Assoc. [Back To Top] Web Sites of Interest to Librarians Awesome Libraries Barahona Center for the Study of Books in Spanish Book Industry Study Group Booklist Bookwire Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site GrantsAlert.com Horn Book KidsReads.com Kirkus Reviews Librarians' Index to the Internet Midwest Book Review Peggy Sharp Peter Milbury's School Librarian Web Pages Picturing Books: A Web Site About Picture Books Resources for School Libraries School Library journal SchoolGrants.org - one stop site for K-12 grant opportunities School Matters [Back To Top] Weeding: Weed of the Month Club [Back To Top] Blogs – Book Reviewers/Journalists AchockaBlog Since April 2003 Michael Thorn, the editor of ACHUKA Magazine, does reviews and gives the news about English children's publishing. Blog From the Windowsill Since March 2006 the staff at “Notes From the Windowsill” have blogged about children's books, particularly ones that are appreciated by adults. Fuse#8 Production Since June 2007, Elizabeth Bird, a children's librarian and a reviewer for School library Journal, has blogged both reviews and news about children's books. Nonfiction Matters Since June 2007 Marc Aronson, a reviewer, historian and author, has blogged about the issues in nonfiction children's books. Read Roger Since September 2005 Roger Sutton, the Editor of Horn Book, has discussed what is going on in the industry while saving his reviews for the print magazine. Shaken and Stirred Since November 2006 Gwenda Bond, a journalist, has blogged a few reviews but mainly gives news about young adult books. SLJ Blogs Many of the School Library Journal editors have blogs for their area where they discuss current issues and review books. WORD Since September 2005 the editors of Read and Writing Magazines have blogged about children's books. [Back To Top] Blogs – Authors/Illustrators Anastasia Suen Since June 2006 she has had three different blogs, one for each of her roles as an author, a publishing consultant and a teacher. Blue Rose Girls Since November 2006, a group of writers and editors, including Grace Lin, Anna Alter and Elaine Magliaro have shared this blog. There are a lot of daily life posts here. Cynsations Since November 2004 Cynthia Leitich Smith, a ya author, has blogged about her books and other news in kit lit. Notable for her many interviews with children's book authors. Jeff Smith Since May 2006 this graphic artist has blogged about his daily life and his work creating graphic novels. Jennifer Armstrong Since July 2006 this author of children's fiction and nonfiction has posted news about her books. Julius Lester Since November 2006 this African American author has blogged about his daily life and thoughts. Lois Lowry Since May 2007 this novelist has commented about her books and her daily life. Longstockings Since September 2006 eight children's authors, including Lisa Graff, Siobhan Vivian and Lisa Greenwald have reviewed some books but mainly blogged about the writing process. Mo Willems Since December 2006 this illustrator has blogged about his books and his daily life. Oz and Ends Since November 2006 J.L. Bell, a fantasy writer in Massachusetts, has specialized in what's going on in children's fantasy. Peg Kehret Since May 2007 this novelist has blogged about her daily life. Pete Hautman Since October 2005 this novelist has blogged about his books and what is going on in his daily life. Planet Esme Book-a-Day Plan Since June 2006 Esme Raji Codell, author and storyteller, has blogged about younger books that are good for read alouds. Three Silly ChicksSince September 2006 three authors – Andrea Beaty, Carolyn Crimi, and Julia Durango – have specialized in reviewing funny children's books. Tony DiTerlizzi Since May 2006 this illustrator has blogged about his books and what he is up to. [Back To Top] Blogs – Librarians Book, book, book Since February 2007 Els Kushner, a librarian and former bookstore worker, has reviewed children's books. Book DragonSince June 2006 a school librarian in Tennessee has blogged about children's books. Bookshelves of Doom Since November 2006 Leila Roy, a librarian in Maine, has reviewed mainly young adult fiction. Booktopia Since March 2005 Stacy Dillon, a school librarian in New York City, has reviewed mainly young adult fiction. Bookwinks Since June 2006 Sonja Cole, a former middle school librarian and English teacher, has reviewed books using both podcasts and videos. Chair, Fireplace & a Tea Cozy Since August 2005 Lizzy Burns, a librarian in New Jersey, has focused on young adult fiction, especially Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Check It Out Since February 2007 Joan McCullough, a school librarian in Washington, has reviewed children's books. Fairrosa's Reading Journal Since March 2004 this middle school librarian has used a five point rating system to review young adult fiction. Hip Librarians Book Blog Since May 2005 a group of librarians have reviewed young adult fiction. I'm a Reading Fool Since July 2006 this Teen Librarian in Connecticut has reviewed young adult books. Inside a Dog Since May 2006 the State Library of Victory has reviewed Australian children's books and conducts interviews. Interactive Reader Since December 2005 Jackie Parker, a teen librarian, has reviewed young adult fiction. In the Pages Since October 2006 Becky B., a public librarian in Iowa, has reviewed books. Kiddosphere@Fauquier Since November 2006 Jennifer Schultz, youth services librarian, has maintained a blog about children's books for the Fauquier County Public Library in Virginia. Kids Lit Since August 2003 Tasha Saecker, a library director in Wisconsin, has reviewed books for all age groups. Patchwork of Books Since February 2007 Amanda, a library assistant in New Mexico, has reviewed young adult fiction with a special focus on what is objectionable/not objectionable from a Christian point of view. Mother Reader Since January 2006 a library assistant in Virginia has reviewed and ranted about children's books in an often humorous fashion. Muller in the Middle Since February 2005 Frederick Muller, a middle school librarian in New Jersey, has done quick mini-reviews of young adult fiction. Read Alert Since May 2005 the State Library of Victoria has blogged news about children's books in Australia. Sara's Holds Shelf Since September 2006 Sara Norman, a librarian in Virginia, has reviewed young adult fiction. 2nd Gen Librarian Since January 2007 this youth services librarian on the East Coast, the daughter of two librarians, has blogged about children's books. 7 Impossible Things Before Breakfast Since August 2006 Eisha and Julie Danielson, two children's librarians in Tennessee, have reviewed all levels of children's books and done interviews with children's book personalities. Swarm of Beasts Since December 2005 Emily, a librarian in North Carolina, has reviewed mostly young adult fiction. Teacher Librarian Since January 2005 Ms. Doyle, a middle school librarian in California, has blogged about young adult books. To Read or Not to Read Since July 2004 Sharon Dalton, a high school librarian in New Jersey, has used a five point rating system to review young adult fiction. Welcome to My Tweendom Since June 2006 Stacy Dillon, a school librarian in New York, has reviewed books for those aged 9 to 12 who are not quite ready for young adult. What Adrienne Thinks About That Adrienne Furness, a children's librarian in New York blogs about what is going on with young adults, including books. YA YA Yas Since March 2007 three teen librarians have reviewed young adult fiction and nonfiction and given tips about teen library service. Your Fairy Bookmother Since September 2005 Rachael Vilmer, a librarian and mother, has blogged about kit lit. Zee Says Since January 2007 Zee, a teen librarian in North Carolina, has blogged about young adults books and films. [Back To Top] Blogs – Parents Charlotte's Library Since January 2007 Charlotte, an archaeologist and president of a Friends of the Public Library group, has reviewed the children's books that her group is considering donating to their public library. Christian Children's Book Review Since January 2007 four mothers have specialized in picture books with Christian themes. Deliciously Clean Reads Since March 2007 Emily has reviewed young adult fiction based on whether it is offensive or too mature from a conservative Christian point of view. Farm School Since June 2005 Becky, who home schools her kids on her western Canadian farm, has reviewed books useful in home schooling. Just One More Book Since July 2006 these two Canadian parents have sat in a coffee shop and discussed children's books and how their daughters reacted to them. These are all podcasts that you listen to. Kids Literati Since September 2006 Kari, a mother and booklover, has reviewed children's books. Readable Feast Since November 2006 Anne-Marie Nichols, a mom in Colorado has reviewed things she reads and also what books she shares with her kids. Saffron Tree Since October 2006 a group of Indian/American mothers have reviewed multicultural books for children, particularly those from India. Semicolon Since October 2003 Sherry Early, a home school teacher, has reviewed books she's found useful in home schooling. This Just In Since December 2006 Katherine Thomsen, a mother and former teacher in Arizona, has reviewed mainly young adult fiction. Wands and Worlds Since June 2005 Sheila Ruth, a home schooling mom in Maryland, has specialized in fantasy and science fiction for children. [Back To Top] Blogs – Kids Miss Erin Since January 2006 Erin, a teenager in Idaho, has reviewed the books she reads and discusses life for a teenager. [Back To Top] Blogs – Publishers/Editors Alice's CWIM Blog Since August 2006 Alice Pope, the editor of Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market has interviewed many authors and reported on many industry events. Bloomabilities Since August 2006 Alvina Ling, a children's book editor in New York, has mainly blogged about her daily life. Brooklyn Arden Since January 2003 Cheryl Klein, a book editor for Scholastic, has blogged about publishing and life in New York City. Buried in the Slush Pile Since May 2006 a small press editor in Texas has blogged about the writing process and the publishing world. Editorial Anonymous Since February 2007 a children's book editor has blogged about the publishing world. Emily Reads Since October 2006 a children's book editor in Massachusetts has reviewed mostly young adult fiction, often in a unique, very brief haiku format. Flux Blog Since February 2007 Andrew Karre, a teen book editor in Minnesota, has blogged about young adult fiction. Into the Wardrobe Since February 2005 Tarie, an editor in the Philippines, has blogged about children's books with an emphasis on fantasy, but most of her posts are about her daily life. [Back To Top] Blogs – Teachers Biblio File Since December 2004 Jennie, a teacher in Virginia, has blogged about children's books and a few adult books now and then. Lessons From the Tortoise Since September 2006 Libby, a teacher in Virginia, has blogged about children's books. Miss Rumphius Effect Since November 2006 Tricia, a teacher and mom in Virginia, has blogged about children's books. Oowey, Goowey, Marshmallows Since March 2007 an elementary writing teacher in Arkansas has done book reviews and shared teaching ideas. Readathon Since February 2007 Deborah K., an English teacher, has reviewed books and also posted reviews by her students. Shelf Elf Since July 2007 this middle school teacher has reviewed young adult books. World of Words Since February 2007 Marcie Atkins, a teacher in Virginia, has reviewed children's books and blogs about her attempts to become a professional writer. A Year of Reading Since November 2006 Franki and Mary Lee, two teachers, have blogged about kids books. [Back To Top] Blogs – Book Lovers Amox Calli Since May 2005 Gina M. Ruiz has reviewed primarily Hispanic books. Big A, little a Since February 2005 Kelly Herold in Iowa has produced an online journal, "Edge of the Forest", as well as reviewing quite a few books for this blog. Bildungsroman Since February 2007 Little Willow has anonymously reviewed both female adult and ya books. Includes some interviews. Book Buds Since November 2006 Anne Boles Levy and others have reviewed books using a five point ranking system. This blog started the Cybils, the kidlit blogging world's book awards. Book Moot Since November 2004 Camille has reviewed lots of books and covers what's going on in children's literature. Bottom Shelf Books Since February 2007 an early literacy program coordinator in D.C. has reviewed picture books that he thinks adults should appreciate. Chicken Spaghetti Since November 2006 Susan Thomsen, a former magazine editor living in New England, has reviewed books and blogged about what's going on in kit lit. Children's Literature Book Club Since March 2005 Stephanie in Ohio has collected book reviews from various reviewers in almost a book club format. Jen Robinson's Book Page Since November 2006 this library volunteer and software engineer has reviewed young adult fiction she reads. Journey Woman Since November 2005 Nancy R. Kienzler has reviewed children's books with a special emphasis on poetry. Katie's Book Blog Since June 2005 Katie has maintained a reading journal of the wide variety of kid lit she reads. La Bloga Since November 2004 various contributors have focused on books with a Chicano theme or author. Also includes interviews. Libros Juveniles Since July 2006 Books in Spanish are reviewed in Spanish. Paper Tigers Since May 2007 Aline Pereira and several other regulars have focused on reviewing Pacific Rim and South Asia books for children. Reading YA: Readers Rants Since February 2005 four main contributors have reviewed young adult fiction. Richie's Picks Since October 2006 Richie Partington, a professional storyteller in California, has reviewed some of his favorite books to use. YA Authors Café Since February 2007 a group of booklovers have reviewed young adult fiction and conducted numerous author interviews. YA Books Central Blog Since December 2005 Kimberly Pauley has reviewed young adult fiction and done some author interviews. [Back To Top] Blogs – Booksellers Excelsior File Since October 2006 David Elzey, a buyer in a children's bookstore and formerly a teacher, has blogged about the books that pass through his store. Not Your Mothers Bookclub Since January 2006 a bookstore in California has done reviews and interviews for teenagers. Pixie stix kids picks Since November 2006 Kristen McLean, the Executive Director of the Association of Booksellers for Children, has reviewed children's books on a 10 point scale. Shelf Talker Since March 2007 Alison Morris, a bookstore buyer in New England, has reviewed children's books. [Back To Top] Blogs – Professors of Children's Literature American Indians in Children's Literature Since September 2006 Debbie Reese, a professor of American Indian Studies in Illinois, has evaluated children's books for how accurate they are from an American Indian point of view. Educating alice Since September 2006 Monica Edinger has had one of the more academic kidlit blogs. Goddess of YA Literature Since October 2004 Teri Lesesne, a former middle school teacher and now a professor of Children's Literature in Texas, has blogged about children's books. Mad Chatter Since November 2003 Ruth Cox Clark, a Young Adult Literature Professor, has done some ya book reviews but has mostly blogged about her daily routine. Mombrarian Since January 2007 Holly Doe, a professor and mother in New Hampshire, has reviewed mainly books for younger ages. Poetry for Children Since July 2006 Sylvia Vardell, a professor at Texas Womens University, has focused on children's poetry. Wild Rose Reader Since April 2007 Elaine Magliaro, a professor of children's literature in Massachusetts who was formerly a teacher and librarian, has blogged about children's literature. [Back To Top] Do you have a favorite site that you think other librarians and educators would like to view, too? If so, send an email to btsb@btsb.com. |
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