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Children's Books Children's Books Ages 0-3 Ages 4-8 Ages 9-12 and Teens From Elizabeth Kennedy, your Guide to Children's Books If you are already thinking about Halloween costumes, take a look at Homemade Halloween Costumes Based on Children's Books for inspiration. Visit me on About Children's Books | Follow me on Twitter | Connect with me on Facebook Get Ready for Banned Books Week Banned Books Week provides a good opportunity for everyone to celebrate the freedom to read and think about how it would feel to have that freedom taken away. Banned Books Week 2011 is Saturday, September 24, through Saturday, October 1, 2011. See All About Book Banning of Books for Kids and Teens for a... Read more See More About:  banning and censorship of books for kids and teens  children's and teen book-related events  It's Roald Dahl Month! Did you know that September is Roald Dahl Month and that this year is the 50th anniversary of the publication of James and the Giant Peach? Join in the celebration by visiting the official Roald Dahl site where you are invited to "Follow that Peach" and enjoy other "Treats." Children's books by Roald Dahl, which also include... Read more See More About:  authors of children's books  illustrators of children's books  D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths: A Classic One of the nice side effects of the popularity of Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and the Olympians series is upper elementary and middle school readers' increased interest in Greek mythology. D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths provides an excellent introduction to Greek gods and... Read more See More About:  books about / based on mythology for kids and teens  fantasy and science fiction for kids and teens  Not Just for Hispanic Heritage Month These recommended reading lists, award-winning books, and articles feature books for children and teens that focus on Hispanic and Latino heritage and other related themes. These resources are too... Read more See More About:  children's literature-related events  monthly calendar of children's books  Children's Books Ads Books Kids Reading Books Novels and Books Books for Children Life Stories Books Featured Articles Walter Dean Myers - Challenged and Honored Author Award Winners / Notable Children's Books Censorship / Banned Books Teen Reading Lists Reading Resources for Parents, Teachers, and Librarians Recommended Halloween Books for Kids   More from About.com Essential Medical Tests for Women For women, certain medical tests and health screenings are recommended on a yearly basis. Learn which screenings are essential for your health, and why. More> Finding the Right Doctor Whether you need a new primary care doctor or a specialist to take care of specific symptoms, you'll want to follow these guidelines to choose the right physician for your medical care. 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 All About Book Banning and Censorship New - Diary of A Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever Historical Fiction, Middle Grades 4-8 2011 Calendar of Children's Books Steampunk Books for Teens Advertisement