Little Willow posted an article on Bildungsroman - Feb 7, 2012, 10:18 am
I'm pleased to be a stop on the The 2012 Sydney Taylor Book Award Blog Tour. Today, I'm interviewing Trina Robbins, who has received the Sydney Taylor Honor Award in the older readers category for the graphic novel Lily Renee, Escape Artist. Her past works include The Brinkley Girls and The Chicagol...
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Little Willow posted an article on Bildungsroman - Feb 7, 2012, 10:16 am
Author Holly Cupala has revealed the trailer for her newest novel, Don't Breathe a Word. Created by Octopuppy, the trailer features music by Splashdown and art by Realm Lovejoy. Watch the trailer below: If you can't see the video player above, click here. In honor of the book & trailer launch, Holly...
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Little Willow posted an article on Bildungsroman - Feb 6, 2012, 10:52 pm
Today, I was introduced to The Flying Beaver Brothers. These two fun-loving semi-aquatic rodents are the stars of Maxwell Eaton III's new graphic novel series. The first two volumes were released simultaneously, giving me instant gratification as I raced through the first book and immediately reache...
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Little Willow posted an article on Bildungsroman - Feb 6, 2012, 9:27 pm
January 2012: 20 books + scripts read Recommended for ages 6 and up Stella Batts Needs a New Name by Courtney Sheinmel, illustrated by Jennifer Bell Recommended for ages 8 and up Bone: Quest for the Spark, Book Two by Tom Sniegoski and Jeff Smith Alvin Ho: Allergic to Dead Bodies, Funerals, and Othe...
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Little Willow posted an article on Bildungsroman - Feb 3, 2012, 10:36 am
If there be nothing new, but that which is Hath been before, how are our brains beguil'd, Which, labouring for invention, bear amiss The second burden of a former child! O! that record could with a backward look, Even of five hundred courses of the sun, Show me your image in some ...
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Little Willow posted an article on Bildungsroman - Jan 28, 2012, 8:56 pm
Miranda has always been the younger sister, the good daughter, the nice girl, the quiet artist. Now, five years after the death of her reckless older sister, it's Rand's turn to shock her parents: she's pregnant. Though they were not necessarily close, Miranda treasures her memories of her sister. ...
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Little Willow posted an article on Bildungsroman - Jan 28, 2012, 2:04 pm
At age 17, Gaby Rodriguez was an excellent student, ranking in the top 5 percent of her graduating class and holding high position in school clubs and leadership organizations in her hometown of Toppenish, Washington. She is also the youngest child in a large family. Very large. Gaby has seven sibl...
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Little Willow posted an article on Bildungsroman - Jan 28, 2012, 12:05 am
Eight-year-old Stella Batts is pretty content. Her little sister Penelope usually forgets to knock before entering her bedroom, but Penny's mostly okay, and the girls are looking forward to the little brother their mom is expecting. Their parents own a candy store called Batts Confections, which off...
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Little Willow posted an article on Bildungsroman - Jan 26, 2012, 8:59 pm
In a toy aisle of some department store I will wait there, expecting you to show And if you don't come I will start a conversation with myself And even when you're gone, you are well-spoken - a verse of the song On the Planet Earth by Danielle Ate The Sandwich Listen to Danielle perform the song liv...
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Little Willow posted an article on Bildungsroman - Jan 26, 2012, 8:58 pm
The official press release for the 2012 Sydney Taylor Book Award Blog Tour from People of the Books: The Sydney Taylor Book Award will be celebrating and showcasing its 2012 gold and silver medalists and a few selected Notables with a Blog Tour, February 5-10, 2012! Interviews with winning authors a...
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Little Willow posted an article on Bildungsroman - Jan 24, 2012, 5:32 pm
Susan Lee is a busy, creative person wears a lot of hats. (That's probably why we get along.) As a playwright, a filmmaker, a screenwriter, a teacher, and a painter, Susan has made her mark in many different fields. I know she's made her mark on me as a director and as a friend. I first crossed path...
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Little Willow posted an article on Bildungsroman - Jan 23, 2012, 11:23 pm
I discovered this book meme interview through Awakening Lisa, who, in turn, found it at Booking Through Thursday. Part 1 simply asked: If you could sit down and interview anyone, who would it be? As a curious girl and a freelance journalist, I've been fortunate enough to have interviewed many wonder...
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Little Willow posted an article on Bildungsroman - Jan 23, 2012, 12:56 am
Attention everyone: Get The Disenchantments by Nina LaCour when it comes out in February. You won't be sorry. Attention John Green fans, attention Nerdfighters: See above. When the summer began, Colby and Bev were best friends, just as they had been since they were 9. Just as Colby thought they alwa...
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Little Willow posted an article on Bildungsroman - Jan 22, 2012, 10:26 pm
A boy. A raccoon. A shapeshifter. A warrior. Two Rat Creatures. Three bears. Three Bones. These are the characters continuing their daring journey in Bone: Quest for the Spark, Book Two by Tom Sniegoski and Jeff Smith. The second volume in this awesome trilogy continues the story presented in book o...
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Little Willow posted an article on Bildungsroman - Jan 22, 2012, 8:10 pm
Jesse's a sophomore. She wears green fisherman boots every day. The daughter of activists, she's an activist herself, being the founder (and sole member) of the National Organization to Liberate All Weirdos. She papers her school with NOLAW manifestos, searching desperately for someone who feels as ...
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Little Willow posted an article on Bildungsroman - Jan 22, 2012, 2:51 pm
Just read this post and wanted to pass it along in hopes that others would help: Fellow Blogger loses everything... January 21, 2012, Posted by Donna at 11:05 am One of our fellow bloggers and dear friend Yara lost everything yesterday in a devastating house fire. She and her family are all safe, bu...
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Little Willow posted an article on Bildungsroman - Jan 20, 2012, 10:40 am
... or two Drifts in ragged disarray Over the deep darkened blue; And the ... the river's stillnesses And the birdsong of the June. Under me the ... dimly lit, Soundless save against the sides Of the arch that narrows it; And the only sound that grieves Is a ... the Bri...
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Little Willow posted an article on Bildungsroman - Oct 1, 2011, 2:34 pm
... to write books. She doesn't like bears. Her most recent book, Sharks & Boys, pits man (and woman!) versus nature while keeping their wits (and the trademark Tracy wit) about them. ... from Disney-Hyperion in fall 2012. The first explores the misadventures of an overly enthusiastic, middle-gra...
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Little Willow posted an article on Bildungsroman - Oct 1, 2011, 12:53 pm
Every Friday, Del Rey Spectra offers a 50-page excerpt from one of their titles. Yesterday's spotlight was placed on Uncharted: The Fourth Labyrinth by Christopher Golden, the official novel of Naughty Dog's award-winning videogame franchise. The book will be available on Tuesday, October 4th, 2011 ...
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Little Willow posted an article on Bildungsroman - Sep 29, 2011, 9:05 pm
"We have only one life, and we rush through it. We make choices and follow paths and we don't linger too long at crossroads. Moments of intimacy with strangers are minor detours we rarely explore, but those moments make us feel alive, and human, and part of something greater than ourselves. Then con...
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Little Willow posted an article on Bildungsroman - Sep 29, 2011, 1:25 pm
Once upon a time, Hazel and Jack were best friends. Then the snow came... Breadcrumbs by Anne Ursu was inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's tale of The Snow Queen. Those familiar with Andersen's stories will recognize other characters that make cameos in the book, such as the Little Match Girl. The...
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Little Willow posted an article on Bildungsroman - Sep 28, 2011, 11:23 pm
Welcome to He Said, She Said, a feature for GuysLitWire in which a guy (Book Chic) and a gal (Little Willow) discuss books that will appeal to both genders. Previously, we've discussed novels such as Soulless by Christopher Golden (zombie apocalypse now!) and Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher. Toda...
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Little Willow posted an article on Bildungsroman - Sep 28, 2011, 12:48 pm
Earlier this year, I had the good fortune to receive an advanced copy of Breadcrumbs by Anne Ursu, a wonderful story of fantasy and friendship complimented Erin McGuire's beautiful illustrations. The book, which is now available in stores, was inspired by The Snow Queen and other stories by Hans Chr...
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Little Willow posted an article on Bildungsroman - Sep 27, 2011, 9:25 pm
It's that time of year again... Happy Banned Books Week! The publisher Little, Brown Books for Young Readers is holding a Virtual Read-Out at www.bannedbooksweek.org People of all ages are encouraged to create a video of themselves reading from their favorite banned or challenged book and upload it ...
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Little Willow posted an article on Bildungsroman - Sep 19, 2011, 9:04 pm
The Monster's Corner: Stories Through Inhuman Eyes Edited by Christopher Golden Available Tuesday, September 27th, 2011 An all original anthology from some of today's hottest supernatural writers, featuring stories of monsters from the monster's point of view. In most stories we get the perspective ...
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Little Willow posted an article on Bildungsroman - Sep 13, 2011, 9:01 pm
Amy Krause Rosenthal describes herself as "a person who likes to make things." She is an author, a filmmaker, and more. She also brings people together - literally - with her work. Here's the trailer for her feature film, The Beckoning of Lovely 11/11/11, and a little more about the project in her o...
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Little Willow posted an article on Bildungsroman - Sep 10, 2011, 7:00 pm
News from Cynthia Leitich Smith about the launch of Skype Authors: Skype Authors connects noted children's book authors to schools and book clubs while benefiting Camfed in 2011-2012. Noted authors Suzanne Williams, Martha Brockenbrough, Dia Calhoun, Janet Lee Carey, Mary Casanova, Lorie Ann Grover,...
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Little Willow posted an article on Bildungsroman - Sep 10, 2011, 3:29 pm
Author Beth Kephart has created a unique treasure hunt related to her newest novel, You Are My Only. She will be posting a series of Story Behind the Story posts at various blogs, and readers who track them down have the opportunity to win a signed copy of Kephart's book You Are My Only AND a critiq...
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Little Willow posted an article on Bildungsroman - Sep 9, 2011, 10:12 am
This year, all but disappeared   Bought into fairy tales,     but Sleeping Beauty just       kept score and tried to sleep more. - selected lyrics from the song Kiss Quick by Matt Nathanson View all posts tagged as Poetry Friday at Bildungsroman. View the roundup schedule at A Year of Readi...
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Little Willow posted an article on Bildungsroman - Sep 5, 2011, 2:00 pm
In 2009, I was introduced to author Alexa Martin by a mutual friend and fellow author, Kristen Tracy. Alexa needed a website, and Kristen (whose website I designed and maintain) kindly recommended me. Together, Alexa and I established http://www.alexamartin.com I soon learned that when Alexa isn't ...
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Little Willow posted an article on Bildungsroman - Sep 2, 2011, 10:37 am
I've got a love that comes in colors I got a voice, comes in screaming My old clothes, they don't fit me now When I was young, I took off running I had a head full of tangles I had my heart full of splinters, oh And you came around to save me Now I drop to hold you... I had a thief who stole my mon...
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Little Willow posted an article on Bildungsroman - Aug 26, 2011, 10:40 pm
Elisabeth Röhm admits to thriving under pressure - and she has quite the busy schedule. In the past year and a half, she has acted in nearly a dozen projects and released her first novel. Meanwhile, her role as a parent has inspired a popular blog at People.com, with her young daughter keeping her ...
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Little Willow posted an article on Bildungsroman - Aug 26, 2011, 10:43 am
Good morning, readers! I'm pleased to welcome acclaimed author Mary E. Pearson to Bildungsroman today. I've enjoyed her books for years, and I've had the good fortune to interview her before. Today, she's dropping by to celebrate the release of her novel The Fox Inheritance, a follow-up to The Adora...
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Little Willow posted an article on Bildungsroman - Aug 18, 2011, 11:12 am
This just in: KidLit Con is teaming up with Reading Is Fundamental! Here's the scoop, directly from Colleen, one of the KidLit Con organizers: I'm sure many of you are aware how RIF's budget was decimated by the elimination of federal funds this year. I'm not going to get all political with you beca...
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Little Willow posted an article on Bildungsroman - Aug 13, 2011, 12:25 am
The world premiere of the play What The Moon Saw, or "I Only Appear To Be Dead" by Stephanie Fleischmann is less than a month away. The play sees Hans Christian Andersen experiencing his stories in a post-9/11 world. The main pieces featured are The Little Mermaid, The Steadfast Tin Soldier, The Lit...
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Little Willow posted an article on Bildungsroman - Aug 7, 2011, 8:00 pm
Looking for a colorful graphic novel for kids who are about to enter middle school? Give The Knights of the Lunch Table by Frank Cammuso a try! Artie King really wanted to have a good first day at Camelot Middle School, but things went south quickly. He accidentally tripped the principal. He bumped ...
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Little Willow posted an article on Bildungsroman - Aug 5, 2011, 9:51 pm
You may recognize actress Tinsel Korey as Emily Young in Stephenie Meyer's The Twilight Saga films. But did you know that this wasn't her first role in a supernatural project? Also, have you heard her sing? Dive right into this exclusive interview to learn more about Tinsel! What is your background?...
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Little Willow posted an article on Bildungsroman - Aug 5, 2011, 11:07 am
All things being equal, Her beauty was not her fault, And it was not her only advantage... So when you sleep, do not dream The dreams, they weigh you down When you carry them along with you They will wrack your lovely body, Report back to your soul With all the sickening sweets of the afternoon As...
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Little Willow posted an article on Bildungsroman - Aug 1, 2011, 10:41 pm
Before The Fallen was an ABC Family television mini-series starring Paul Wesley of The Vampire Diaries and the legendary Tom Skerritt, it was a four-book series by best-selling author Thomas E. Sniegoski. The premise: Aaron has always known that he was adopted, but he never suspected he was half-ang...
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Little Willow posted an article on Bildungsroman - Jul 29, 2011, 11:23 pm
July 2011: 30 books + scripts read Recommended for ages 12 and up The Summer I Learned to Fly by Dana Reinhardt Doggirl by Robin Brande Recommended for ages 14 and up Girl Wonder by Alexa Martin My Not-So-Still Life by Liz Gallagher Small Town Sinners by Melissa Walker The Fox Inheritance by Mary E...
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Little Willow posted an article on Bildungsroman - Jul 29, 2011, 11:22 pm
I was recently able to pick the brain of author Jane Mendelsohn via the GoodReads website. Mendelsohn's critically-acclaimed stories include I Was Amelia Earhart, Innocence (a novel I highly recommend and hope you will read before you see the movie), and American Music. Here's my quick Q&A with Jane...
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Little Willow posted an article on Bildungsroman - Jul 29, 2011, 10:36 am
What will the world be like 200+ years from now? The Fox Inheritance by Mary E. Pearson gives us a taste of the distant future, where you can jump into a cab driven by a life-like bot and get on (or off) the grid. Sure, it's easy to look something up on the iScroll embedded in your palm - but someon...
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Little Willow posted an article on Bildungsroman - Jul 24, 2011, 10:06 pm
Tally Youngblood will soon be flesh and blood on the big screen. As announced at author Scott Westerfeld's blog: DAVIS ENTERTAINMENT AND LOLA VFX TEAM TO PRODUCE SCOTT WESTERFELD’S NEW YORK TIMES BEST-SELLING FUTURISTIC TRILOGY. “UGLIES” BEING PREPARED AS FIRST OF THE PLANNED LIVE ACTION FEATU...
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Little Willow posted an article on Bildungsroman - Jul 22, 2011, 11:35 pm
"'You may seek it with thimbles-and seek it with care; You may hunt it with forks and hope; You may threaten its life with a railwayshare; You may charm it with smiles and soap-'" - a verse of The Baker's Tale from The Hunting of the Snark by Lewis Carroll View all posts tagged as Poe...
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Little Willow posted an article on Bildungsroman - Jul 21, 2011, 6:59 pm
I was recently interviewed at The Book Base. Thanks for reading! How long have you been a blogger? I’ve been blogging at Bildungsroman for close to 8 years now. Approximately, how many books do you read every year? I average about a book a day, so I read around 300 books a year, more if you...
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Little Willow posted an article on Bildungsroman - Jul 15, 2011, 11:15 am
I feel quite lucky to have had an early look at Breadcrumbs by Anne Ursu, illustrated by Erin McGuire. Inspired by The Snow Queen and other stories by Hans Christian Andersen, this story has a glorious heart as well as gorgeous artwork. This is the story of a young girl, Hazel, who braves the unknow...
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Little Willow posted an article on Bildungsroman - Jul 14, 2011, 10:28 pm
"Do a pancake dance, too, Bindi," says Jackson. He demonstrates. Wiggle-wiggle. Hop-hop. Spin three times. Wiggle. Clap. Wiggle. - from the verse novel The Dancing Pancake by Eileen Spinelli, illustrated by Joanne Lew-Vriethoff Can you do the pancake dance? I challenge you (or your munchkins, if yo...
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Little Willow posted an article on Bildungsroman - Jul 13, 2011, 9:44 pm
Maria Padian's most recent novel, Jersey Tomatoes Are the Best, follows one summer in the lives of two best friends: Henry (short for Henriette), a fantastic tennis player, and Eva, a gifted ballerina. Opposite in many ways, the girls are fiercely loyal to one another. Henry and Eva's time at separa...
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Little Willow posted an article on Bildungsroman - Jul 12, 2011, 10:54 am
Hi everyone! I've been cast in a funny new webseries with an awesome title: UNINTENTIONALLY AWESOME! In the vein of Mean Girls and Easy A, Unintentionally Awesome fuses comedy, truth, and snark. This fish-out-of-water story explores high school through the eyes of two social outcasts. While we've go...
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Little Willow posted an article on Bildungsroman - Jul 11, 2011, 2:45 am
In 1928, a little girl from New York disappeared, and a young Jewish boy was thought to be her murderer - but he was truly innocent. This real-life tragedy inspired Shirley Reva Vernick's debut novel, The Blood Lie, which will be available September 1st. Shirley's relatives were directly victimized ...
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