CLCD Newsletter | Volume 6, Issue 6

Books for Father’s Day pay tribute to that special man for all the ordinary and extraordinary things he does. Dan Yaccarino, in Every Friday, reminds us that often it is the extraordinary within the ordinary that creates the lifelong bond between father and child. To find out about this book and other ways we celebrate Dads, click here.

June is National Rivers Month, and the perfect time of year to visit or discuss their importance and the need to conserve and preserve clean water for the future. The titles in this list will acquaint you with rivers around the world as well as conservation and erosion issues. Summer camp counselors might be interested in River Wild: An Activity Guide to North American Rivers for Ages 7 to 9 by Nancy F. Castaldo.

The first U. S. national flag was selected on June 14, 1777. Celebrate Flag Day with Our American Flag by Mary Firestone and other books on this list which will help your patrons and students understand the historical and contemporary significance of the American flag. In addition, we have selected books about American government which might help young readers better understand how our system works and especially all the hoopla over the upcoming elections.

Author Features

Mark Siegel discusses what it is like to be both an illustrator and the editorial director of First Second, the graphic novel imprint of Roaring Brook Press. He is the illustrator of To Dance: A Ballerina’s Graphic Novel which is a 2007 Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award Honor Book. With the growing popularity of Graphic Novels/Stories for readers of all ages, we have selected a few from our reviewers to create a new feature focusing on Graphic Novels/Stories.

The mother-daughters team of Betsy Byars, Betsy Duffey, and Laurie Myers has published an early chapter book, The SOS File. Their most recent collaboration is Dog Diaries: Secret Writings of the WOOF Society. Each of them has previously published children’s books separately. In this feature you will learn that writing is sometimes not such a lonely profession.

Respected Irish writer, Eoin McNamee, has just written his first children’s book, The Navigator. In this interview he talks about literary influences, the importance of landscape in his writing, and how it feels to have grown up in Narnia "without even knowing it."

Andrew Nance’s first book is a young adult horror story, Daemon Hall, which he describes as “a dark and suspenseful book.” In this informative interview he talks about a particular incident when he was in the fourth grade that showed him the power of a good story.

What could possibly make Ann Martin begin writing a new series after the success of the Baby-sitters Club series? The answer is simple: sewing. Learning how her new Main Street series, developed will give you some insight into this author’s thought process.

		Volume 6, Issue 6 June 2007



	Search Tip of the Month This Month's Features Spreading the News June is a month often associated with milestones. It is a traditional month for weddings and anniversaries, as well as graduations and the start of new careers. Here at The Children’s Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD) we are celebrating a big event this month: our 300,000th review. We are quite proud of the list of more than 35 review publications included in the CLCD. They represent quality reviews from throughout the English-speaking world and provide a wide range of perspectives to help you determine whether a particular book is the one you need. We continue to look for review journals that can help you make more informed choices about the books you purchase. We are quite excited, therefore, to announce that reviews from Canadian Children’s Book News, a publication of the Canadian Children’s Book Centre are now accessible at the Children’s Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD). We are celebrating our 300,000th Review at ALA and you are invited! Please join us at Booth 1651 at the ALA Exhibits in Washington, D. C. Carolyn Reeder will be at our booth on Saturday, June 23rd at 10 AM to sign copies of her new book, Timothy Donovan's Story—part of the trilogy “Before the Creeks Ran Red” originally published as three linked novellas by HarperCollins and now available in paperback from Children's Literature. Jeanne Pettenati will be at our booth on Sunday June 24 at 2 PM signing her new book, Galileo's Journal, 1609-1610, published by Charlesbridge. Each day we will be giving away some special bright yellow tote bags to celebrate. Quote of the Month "The CLCD searches, reviews, and other information in the book records help me greatly in the selection and purchase of books. I work on a small budget, am maintaining a collection over the age span of kindergarten to eighth grade, and need to target purchases precisely. I find that the detail and search parameters of the database help me to make better purchase decisions, saving time and money, and increasing the quality of what I purchase." Roberta Cole Lader St. Louis Catholic School Alexandria, VA


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	Monthly Features Books for Father’s Day pay tribute to that special man for all the ordinary and extraordinary things he does. Dan Yaccarino, in Every Friday, reminds us that often it is the extraordinary within the ordinary that creates the lifelong bond between father and child. To find out about this book and other ways we celebrate Dads, click here. June is National Rivers Month, and the perfect time of year to visit or discuss their importance and the need to conserve and preserve clean water for the future. The titles in this list will acquaint you with rivers around the world as well as conservation and erosion issues. Summer camp counselors might be interested in River Wild: An Activity Guide to North American Rivers for Ages 7 to 9 by Nancy F. Castaldo. The first U. S. national flag was selected on June 14, 1777. Celebrate Flag Day with Our American Flag by Mary Firestone and other books on this list which will help your patrons and students understand the historical and contemporary significance of the American flag. In addition, we have selected books about American government which might help young readers better understand how our system works and especially all the hoopla over the upcoming elections. Author Features Mark Siegel discusses what it is like to be both an illustrator and the editorial director of First Second, the graphic novel imprint of Roaring Brook Press. He is the illustrator of To Dance: A Ballerina’s Graphic Novel which is a 2007 Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award Honor Book. With the growing popularity of Graphic Novels/Stories for readers of all ages, we have selected a few from our reviewers to create a new feature focusing on Graphic Novels/Stories. The mother-daughters team of Betsy Byars, Betsy Duffey, and Laurie Myers has published an early chapter book, The SOS File. Their most recent collaboration is Dog Diaries: Secret Writings of the WOOF Society. Each of them has previously published children’s books separately. In this feature you will learn that writing is sometimes not such a lonely profession. Respected Irish writer, Eoin McNamee, has just written his first children’s book, The Navigator. In this interview he talks about literary influences, the importance of landscape in his writing, and how it feels to have grown up in Narnia "without even knowing it." Andrew Nance’s first book is a young adult horror story, Daemon Hall, which he describes as “a dark and suspenseful book.” In this informative interview he talks about a particular incident when he was in the fourth grade that showed him the power of a good story. What could possibly make Ann Martin begin writing a new series after the success of the Baby-sitters Club series? The answer is simple: sewing. Learning how her new Main Street series, developed will give you some insight into this author’s thought process.


	CLCD Newsletter Editor, Sharon Salluzzo serves as a library and education consultant to CLCD. In addition, Sharon is a book reviewer, a storyteller, and a member of The Children's Book Guild of Washington, DC. She currently serves on the ALSC Quicklist committee. Sharon earned her MLS at SUNY Geneseo. About the Children’s Literature Comprehensive Database Our monthly newsletter is now available to everyone within an organization, not just the primary contact. A new feature at www.childrenslit.com will provide you with a form allowing you to sign up for just the electronic newsletter. The Children's Literature Comprehensive Database, updated mid-month, is your most complete source of information about children's books. Indeed, it is the next best thing to having the book in hand, and the best tool for leading you to the best books. All at a most affordable price. To subscribe to the CLCD or contact us, go to www.childrenslit.com.