Kidlitosphere Round-up

Posted on January 26, 2008 by thereadingzone

I’m about to run out to a birthday party, but here are a few posts that I am loving today!

Over at Wizards Wireless you can read a great review of Gary D. Schmidt’s new novel, Trouble. Gary wrote one of my favorite novels last year- the incomparable The Wednesday Wars. I am scouring the kidlitosphere for an ARC of Trouble. In the meantime, Susan’s review will have to hold me over.

Jen, of Jen Robinson’s Book Page, was lucky enough to attend a reading by Jon Scieszka. Her wrap-up is great and Jon sounds wonderful!

Stacey and Ruth of Two Writing Teachers have a new look for their blog. The makeover is wonderful and they really run a phenomenal blog.

Last, but not least, The Class of 2k8 is running a contest where entrants can win a 3-pack of books. The contest is an internet scavenger hunt and I can’t wait to participate. The books that you can win also sound great! Plus, The Class of 2k8 website is a great way to hear about new books from first-time authors this year.

Hopefully, these will tide you over for a bit while I enjoy a night out. :)

Stacey, on January 27, 2008 at 1:09 am said:

Thanks for the mention. Glad you like our new look. :)

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PJ Hoover, on January 27, 2008 at 1:15 am said:

Yes, enter the contest for 2k8! Thanks for mentioning it :)

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Jen Robinson, on January 27, 2008 at 4:31 am said:

Thanks for mentioning my post. Yes, Jon is pretty great. I was lucky to be able to go to the event.

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M.P. Barker, on February 4, 2008 at 10:21 am said:

Thanks for mentioning the contest. Good luck to all you scavengers!

M.P. Barker
A DIFFICULT BOY
Holiday House, April 15, 2008
http://www.mpbarker.net
http://www.classof2k8.com

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