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How to Write Humor for Young Readers

Author Kimberly Pauley shares tips on how to write humor well.

Book Review: Under the Mesquite

Reblogged from Vamos a Leer: Under the Mesquite Written by Guadalupe Garcia McCall Published by Lee & Low Books, 2011 ISBN:   9781600604294 Age Level: Grades 4 and Up Description (From GoodReads): Lupita, a budding actor and poet in a close-knit Mexican American immigrant family, comes of age as she struggles with adult responsibilities during her […]

8 Helpful Links for Aspiring Picture Book Authors

Happy NaPiBoWriWee! Here are a few hand-picked resources for aspiring picture book authors.

Book-Hungry Hands: A guest post by Pat Mora

Author/poet Pat Mora talks about witnessing the special connection Spanish-speaking children make with books that include their culture and language.

Books for children with autism: Jay and Ben

Special education teacher Katharine Swanson explains how the book JAY AND BEN can be used to help children with autism.

Poetry Friday: Tony Medina on Pablo Neruda’s “To Wash a Child”

Poet and Howard University Professor Tony Medina shares thoughts on his favorite poem, Pablo Neruda’s “To Wash a Child”

Children’s Book Press Titles Back In Print

Check out the new 2013 Children’s Book Press catalog to see which of your favorite multicultural and bilingual titles are now back in print.

Poetry Friday: Marilyn Singer’s Favorite Poems

Poet Marilyn Singer shares a few of her favorite poems for National Poetry Month.

Poetry Friday: Lee Bennett Hopkins’ favorite poem

Lee Bennett Hopkins, poet and anthologist, shares his favorite poem with us for National Poetry Month (April).

Tu Books Announces Winner of First Annual New Visions Contest for Writers of Color

[from the press release] New York, NY—April 11, 2013—Tu Books, the science fiction, fantasy, and mystery imprint of respected multicultural children’s publisher LEE & LOW BOOKS, is thrilled to announce that author Valynne Maetani has won its first annual New Visions Award for her young adult mystery novel, Remnants of the Rising Sun. The New […]

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