Julie Sternberg received her MFA in writing for children from the New School. She is the author of Like Pickle Juice on a Cookie, a Junior Library Guild Selection, an ABC New Voices Project Selection, and one of the New York Public Library’s 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing.
Author: Bianca Schulze
Bianca Schulze
Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.
By Bianca Schulze, The Children’s Book ReviewPublished: May 24, 2013 If You Were Me and Lived in … France: A Child’s Introduction to Cultures Around the World By Carole P. Roman Paperback: 26 pages Age Range: 3-7 Publisher: CreateSpace (May 2, 2013) What to expect: France, Places, French words, Culture Bonjour! Welcome to France, the second book in this new educational and enlightening series where award-winning author Carole P. Roman (Captain No Beard series) introduces young children to cultures around the world by sharing details on places, foods, sports, language and more. The books in Roman’s cultural series follow a distinct formula:…
Enter to win one of two copies of Roland Humphrey is Wearing a WHAT? by Eileen Kiernan-Johnson; illustrated by Katrina Revenaugh.
Giveaway begins May 21, 2013, at 12:01 A.M. PST and ends June 20, 2013, at 11:59 P.M. PST.
The amazing Amy Cheney currently works at Write to Read – Juvenile Justice Center and has an amazing blog. We know you’ll enjoy this moving interview and the wonderful book suggestions. We sure did!
Daniel Handler, an author, screenwriter, and downright talented accordionist, is best known for his work under the pen name Lemony Snicket. In response to our questions about the wonderful new book “The Dark,” Handler serves us with his quirky humor and an entertaining interview. Enjoy!
Sherri Duskey Rinker is the mom of two energetic, inquisitive sons: one fascinated by bugs and magic, and the other by trucks and trains. She is the bestselling author of Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site (Chronicle Books, 2011) and Steam Train, Dream Train (Chronicle Books, 2013). While preparing to move house, Sherri graciously took time out from packing to share five of her family’s favorite past-time books.
Anne Rockwell and Melissa Iwai, author and illustrator (respectively) converse about their latest book, TRUCK STOP (Viking/Penguin, May 2013)
Vince Vawter discusses his “utterly eye-opening debut, Paperboy [that] sheds a spotlight on stuttering and the impact it has on a child’s life.”
Enter to win a copy of Paperboy by Vince Vawter.
Giveaway begins May 12, 2013, at 12:01 A.M. PST and ends June 11, 2013, at 11:59 P.M. PST.
The Children’s Book Review Published: May 13, 2013 Because I’m Your Dad by Ahmet Zappa; illustrated by Dan Santat. “Because I’m your dad, you can have spaghetti for breakfast, French toast for dinner, and rocky road ice cream in the bathtub.” Reading level: Ages 1-5 Hardcover: 32 pages