CLCD Newsletter | Volume 6, Issue 8

Yes, it is Back to School time. Our feature includes picture books for those attending school for the first time as well as novels for middle grade readers. Spelldown by Karen Luddy will be a fabulous read aloud for grades 6 through 9.

Our Baseball Update includes many new and exciting nonfiction books about players and the history of baseball as well as novels and picture books. Among them, you will find The Longest Season: The Story of the Orioles' 1988 Losing Streak by the newly inducted Hall of Famer, Cal Ripken, Jr. and a novel for middle grade readers, One-Handed Catch by MJ Auch.

Celebrate National Aviation Day with informative books on types of airplanes and stories about aviation pioneers, such as those found in Wind Flyers by Angela Johnson and The Roaring Twenty: The First Cross-Country Air Race for Women by Margaret Whitman Blair.

Author Features

Loretta Ellsworth has written a novel for everyone who loves both reading and writing. In this interview she talks about The Shrouding Woman and her new book, In Search of Mockingbird. She talks about her favorite and least favorite parts of the writing process.

The themes of the beauty of nature and the importance of environmental conservation and preservation are important to Kathi Appelt, author of books for children and teens. Author of Miss Lady Bird’s Wildflowers: How a First Lady Changed America and her most recent book, My Father’s House, Kathi talks about her childhood and the background of some of her books in this interview.

Vladimir Radunsky discusses his collaboration with Mikhail Baryshnikov on Because...; his sources of inspiration and the joy that pervades his artwork in the interview found here.

Myla Goldberg, author of the adult book Bee Season has written a new children’s book full of mystery and humor entitled Catching the Moon. Learn more about Myla and her work in this interview.

		Volume 6, Issue 8 August 2007



	Search Tip of the Month This Month's Features Spreading the News Are you as amazed as I am when you look at make-over photos? You know the photos I am talking about, the ones where the room looks frumpy in the "before" picture and sensational in the "after" picture. Well, that’s what comes to mind when I look at the newly designed Children’s Literature web site. Just as de-cluttering a room or closet will allow you to better see and enjoy what you have, the new look will make it easier for you to maneuver all our segments: the Children’s Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD), and our two Children’s Literature services, Independent Information & Reviews, and the Author & Illustrator Booking Service. Beginning soon our URL (www.childrenslit.com) will take you directly to the CLCD home page. Using the toolbar at the top you can go to Children’s Literature, where you will find all the monthly features, to the Author/Illustrator Bookings, and to other useful and informative sections. You can rest assured that the easy-to-use Children’s Literature Comprehensive Database will continue to be your best source for reliable, efficient, and comprehensive information in a cost-effective database. Quote of the Month "The CLCD is a useful tool for helping me to respond quickly and accurately to my patrons' requests. The ability to search by subject and age level is very helpful when I am creating bibliographies and bookmarks. To help supplement my recommendation for holiday or special occasion titles, I check the CLCD and inevitably find additional options. The CLCD is a valuable resource for anyone working with children's and young adult literature." Helen Petersen, Children's Services Librarian Clarence Dillon Public Library Bedminster, New Jersey


	Searching for Specific Awards The database contains more than 275,000 entries for awards, best book lists, state reading lists and the like. If you are looking for a specific award, here is one of the easiest ways to do it. Select a book that you know has won the award and then click the hot link for that award. It will bring up all of the current and past award winners. Searching can sometimes be difficult because the award names change slightly (it is not typos on our part, the names really do change). Also the organizations sponsoring or supporting the award may change and they may introduce a slight variation in the name of the award. We have up-to-date coverage for US and Canadian awards and we are aggressively seeking out the information for current international awards. If you know of any award that we may have missed, please do contact us and we will do our best to get the information added.


	Monthly Features Yes, it is Back to School time. Our feature includes picture books for those attending school for the first time as well as novels for middle grade readers. Spelldown by Karen Luddy will be a fabulous read aloud for grades 6 through 9. Our Baseball Update includes many new and exciting nonfiction books about players and the history of baseball as well as novels and picture books. Among them, you will find The Longest Season: The Story of the Orioles' 1988 Losing Streak by the newly inducted Hall of Famer, Cal Ripken, Jr. and a novel for middle grade readers, One-Handed Catch by MJ Auch. Celebrate National Aviation Day with informative books on types of airplanes and stories about aviation pioneers, such as those found in Wind Flyers by Angela Johnson and The Roaring Twenty: The First Cross-Country Air Race for Women by Margaret Whitman Blair. Graphic Novels Part 3 will help you further expand your knowledge about this genre. Author Features Loretta Ellsworth has written a novel for everyone who loves both reading and writing. In this interview she talks about The Shrouding Woman and her new book, In Search of Mockingbird. She talks about her favorite and least favorite parts of the writing process. The themes of the beauty of nature and the importance of environmental conservation and preservation are important to Kathi Appelt, author of books for children and teens. Author of Miss Lady Bird’s Wildflowers: How a First Lady Changed America and her most recent book, My Father’s House, Kathi talks about her childhood and the background of some of her books in this interview. Vladimir Radunsky discusses his collaboration with Mikhail Baryshnikov on Because...; his sources of inspiration and the joy that pervades his artwork in the interview found here. Myla Goldberg, author of the adult book Bee Season has written a new children’s book full of mystery and humor entitled Catching the Moon. Learn more about Myla and her work in this interview.


	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.