Children's Lit Newsletter 12/11/24

I literally (and I literally always use that word correctly) have 5000+ unopened e-mails (EEEEK!) So, if you have anything you'd like to see in the newsletter, you subject line has to read 'For the Newsletter' so I can search through my scary in-box to find things.

Every year at this time, I highlight non-profits that support Children and Literature. For example: The Children's Book Project https://www.childrensbookproject.org/, Room to Read https://www.roomtoread.org/ and Pajama Program https://pajamaprogram.org/

Please let me know which groups you support and I'll get a list together for next week's newsletter. (yes, the nice Jewish girl will probably not send a newsletter out on Christmas - which is also Chanukah this year)

The California Independent Booksellers Alliance (CALIBA) presents the 2024 Golden Poppy Awards in recognition of the most distinguished books written and illustrated by creators who have made California their home.

Committees for each category are made up of booksellers throughout the state tasked with developing a final ballot that will be voted upon by CALIBA's bookstore membership and their employees.

Our goal is to elevate California voices and recognize the unique and diverse talents within our state as voted upon by the booksellers who know them best.

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I had the honor of serving on the Mirrors and Windows Committee and Chairing the YA Committee. Below are the finalists for the Various Chidlren's and Young Adult categories

MANY CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE FINALISTS OF THESE FABULOUS BOOKS!!!!!

We are HUGE Jim Weiss fans in our house! SO VERY EXCITED to see he has a new recording and such a fascinating subject!!!

The Newest Jim Weiss Recording: "Constellations and Their Myths: The Stories Behind Our Stars

Master Storyteller, Jim Weiss takes listeners on a thrilling journey through the night sky, shaaring the fascinating stories behind Orion, Taurus, and other sparkling constellations.

For thousands of years, cultures around the world have told stories about the stars–tales of brave heroes, mysterious monsters, faithful friends, and epic journeys.

From the Navajo to the Australian Aborigines, and from the cave paintings of Lascaux to the myths of ancient Greece, the pictures formed by the stars have helped us know when to plant crops, guided us across oceans, and reminded us who we are–or who we could be.

In this new recording, storyteller Jim Weiss brings the stories of the most famous constellations to a new generation.

INCLUDES:

Orion
The Pleiades (the Seven Sisters)
Scorpio the Scorpion
Taurus the Bull
Pegasus the Winged Horse
Hercules
Hydra
Cancer the Crab
Centaurus the Centaur
Virgo

Running Time: 74 minutes

Suggested Ages: 5 To Adult

Available on: Digital Audio MP3

Photo: Jim is especially proud of his newest recording, Constellations and Their Myths: The Stories Behind Our Stars. This recording is now available from the Well-Trained Mind: https://welltrainedmind.com/?s=constellations%5C

Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Constellations-and-Their-Myths-Audiobook/B0DH9P77GN as well as from your favorite venues.

Hey all!!

Recently I have given Book Talks to students and parents that can focus on Engaging Reluctant Readers, Diversify Your (home or school) Bookshelves, and Great and Engaging Books (for various ages/grades). They've been well received and participants leave with TONS of information (and quite a few win prizes). I do these in schools or libraries, but would love to be hired by companies as a 'Perk' for their employees who have children in their lives. So, using my 'Social Capital' (that's you all) to spread the word.

I also work with teachers to help find great books that fit (and expand) the curriculum (otherwise known as my idea of a good time).

Please feel free to spread the word and send people my way: sharonlevin @ mindspring.com

We now return to our regular programming.

I'm only as good as my sources, so please do feel free to share events, good news, etc.! Please e-mail me at sharonlevin at mindspring dot com and put For the Newsletter as your subject line.

I'm always happy to feature giveaways. There is NO paid advertising in this newsletter - I do not require anything to feature a giveaway. I'm just happy to do it.