Blue Apple Books Celebrates 10 YRS with Apple-Bet
To mark their 10th anniversary, Blue Apple Books’ founder and publisher, Harriet Ziefert, had the idea of an A-to-Z visual celebration of its signature logo. “Illustrators are central to our culture at Blue Apple Books,” said Harriet Ziefert, Publisher of Blue Apple Books, “We choose artists that we believe reflect our identity. We are modern-classic, and always open to new ideas and styles.” And so, from Arnaud to Zemke, thirty illustrators created their own versions of the Blue Apple logo. The result is a dazzling collection that mirrors the company’s slate of books, a slate of books...
Read MoreThe Charlie Joe Jackson Vs. the Book Bloggers Tour
The Charlie Joe Jackson Vs. the Book Bloggers Tour July 5 – August 25, 2011 “IF MY BOOK INSPIRES JUST ONE KID TO BECOME A READER…THAT’S TOO MANY.” — Charlie Joe Jackson Charlie Joe Jackson, he’s clever, he’s charming, he’s persuasive…and how does he use these skills? To avoid EVER reading a book. Now Charlie Joe Jackson has taken his middle school non-reading crusade too far–he will published Charlie Joe Jackson’s Guide to Not Reading. The book features tips for other middle schoolers on how to avoid reading. Will the book...
Read MoreGentile Groove
Curious City is honored to have once again selected the book fair titles for three Maine synagogues’ literary celebrations. This is our sixth year working with educator Nancy Levinsky of Temple Beth El in Portland, Maine. This gentile (and children’s literature consultant) loves (surprised?) picking out the children’s collection. Share...
Read MoreEVENT: Moon Watchers Eid Celebration
Curious about the Muslim Holidays of Ramadan and Eid? Then please join us for: MOON WATCHERS: A Children’s Event Exploring Muslim Family Traditions Friday, September 17, 2010 4:30 – 6:30 PM (open house) All Ages, Best for Ages 6-11 Free Admission USM Bookstore & Campus Center 35 Bedford Street, Portland, Maine Sponsored by USM Bookstore _____________________________________________________________________ In conjunction with the USM Eid Reception, author Reza Jalali and illustrator Anne Sibley O’Brien will host a series of children’s activities exploring Muslim...
Read MoreWoodlands Wander
How can I deny it? My days are filled with as many random and wonderful things as creators can put into their books. Last week found me aboard a ferry crossing the Maine waters bound for Peaks Island. For that day I was helping plan an art show, a book launch, and a conservation fundraiser focused on the book Nest, Nook & Cranny by Susan Blackaby and illustrated by the queen of the tender line, illustrator Jamie Hogan. Tender? How can you deny it? Look at this illustration! A percentage of the event proceeds will go the The Peaks Island Land Preserve and their stellar president and...
Read MoreA Tol for Tol
Tol is the Korean celebration of a child’s first birthday. In the celebration, the baby’s family plays the prophecy game, toljabee which predicts what the baby will be when she grows up. Author Kate Aver Avraham and Illustrator Anne Sibley O’Brien, both the mothers of Korean daughters, released the sweet picture book, What Will You Be, Sara Mee? (Charlesbridge) in February 2010. And what will the book Sara Mee be? That was the topic of tea with Anne Sibley O’Brien. Has the Korean community found her book yet? Is it time to connect with Anne’s extensive...
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