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Children's Books Children's Books Ages 0-3 Ages 4-8 Ages 9-12 From Elizabeth Kennedy, your Guide to Children's Books Next week's newsletter will focus on summer reading resources, so if you have specific questions/topics you'd like me to cover, send me an email. Visit me on About Children's Books | Follow me on Twitter | Connect with me on Facebook Videos About Authors and Illustrators Watch our videos about authors and illustrators of children's books. Author and editor Anita Silvey hosts a series of brief videos with favorite artists and writers, including Cynthia Rylant, Roald Dahl, Beverly Cleary, Astrid Lindgren, Madeleine L'Engle, Maurice.... Read more See More About:  authors of books for kids and teens  illustrators of books for kids and teens  Zora and Me and More Historical Fiction If you are looking for good historical fiction for tweens and teens, ages 9-14, I recommend Zora and Me, which is based on the childhood of author and folklorist Zora Neale Hurston. Set in the all-black community of Eatonville, Florida, the story centers on Zora's fourth grade year, in about 1900. According to.... Read more See More About:  historical fiction for kids and teens  coming-of-age stories for kids and teens  May Calendar of Children's Books There's a lot to celebrate in May, including Asian Pacific Heritage Month, Latino Books Month, Mother's Day and Children's Book Week. Other events include Memorial Day and National Transportation Week.... Read more See More About:  calendars of children's books  children's holiday books  Snakes, Snakes and More Snakes If your kids, ages 9-14, are fascinated by snakes, they'll find The Snake Scientist a very interesting book. The Snake Scientist tells the story of Dr. Robert Mason, a zoologist, and his research of red-sided garter snakes in Manitoba, Canada. This is the season that thousands of these snakes.... Read more See More About:  science books for kids and teens  nonfiction books for kids and teens  Children's Books Ads Books Short Stories Books Children 'S Books Kids Picture Books Funny Audio Books Featured Articles Censorship / Banned Books Parent's Guide to the Twilight Series Reading Resources for Parents, Teachers, and Librarians Award Winners / Notable Children's Books The Heroes of Olympus Series by Rick Riordan Publishers and Getting Published   More from About.com Backyard Chickens 101 Dabble in the self-sufficient, eco-friendly life with these essential chicken-raising tips. More> 24 Amazing Container Gardens These gorgeous and creative gardens prove it doesn't take a lot of space to create something special. More> This newsletter is written by: Elizabeth Kennedy Children's Books Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Children's Books newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads May Calendar of Children's Books Summer Reading Lists for Kids and Teens Top 10 Teen Books for Teen Boys Interview with 2011 Newbery Medal Winner Asian Pacific American Heritage Books Advertisement