About Children's Books: Summer Reading, Judy Moody and Much More

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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 This newsletter includes a report on my New York trip to Book Expo America, as well as two interviews with Megan McDonald, author of the Judy Moody series - one about the books, one about the movie - plus a variety of summer reading resources. For more resources, visit About Children's Books, follow me on Twitter, and join me on Facebook. Encouraging Summer Reading For Kids and Teens Are you wondering how you are going to get your kids - from beginning readers to reluctant readers to busy teenagers - to read during the summer? If so, take a look at my article Encouraging Summer Reading, which provides tips, reading lists, advice and... Read more See More About:  summer reading resources  resources for reluctant readers  Judy Moody Movie Coming June 10 Children ages 6-10 love reading about third grader Judy Moody and her antics in the Judy Moody series by Megan McDonald. In honor of the 2010 tenth anniversary of the series and the development of the first Judy Moody movie, Judy Moody and the NOT Bummer Summer, it seemed a good time to do an interview with Megan McDonald.... Read more See More About:  children's book series  authors of children's books  children's books with movie versions Authors, Illustrators and Books Galore! For me, one of the best things about Book Expo America (BEA) is the opportunity to hear special presentations by authors and illustrators, and my first day got off to... Read more One Crazy Summer and More One Crazy Summer by Rita Garcia-Williams is the coming-of-age story of 11-year-old Delphine, the oldest child in an African American family in the 1960s. According to librarian Jean Hatfield, "Delphine's wise and witty voice provides readers ages 10-14 with insight into... Read more See More About:  historical fiction for kids and teens  reluctant readers  Children's Books Ads Books Kids Picture Books Children Story Books Books to Read 3rd Grade Books Featured Articles Urban Fantasy FAQ Picture Books Authors and Illustrators of Children's Books Summer Reads for Teen Girls Book Buying Advice Books by Age / Grade   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 Summer Reading Lists for Kids and Teens June Calendar of Children's Books Where the Wild Things Are Summer Reading Resources for Kids-Teens Interview with 2011 Newbery Medal Winner Advertisement