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Thank you, Eva Ibbotson Updated: 2010-10-24 12:29:27 Description: We were saddened to learn about the death of incredible author Eva Ibbotson. We are dedicated fans of her books. In fact, her name comes up in our home almost daily. As a result of Just One More Book!!, we had the privilege of interviewing Ms. Ibboto...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Contested Irrelevance (a JOLT! by Andrea) Updated: 2010-07-07 00:04:41 Description: Wow! The last nine months have been surreal. Andrea has been nothing short of inspiring as she braved three surgeries, six rounds of chemotherapy and six weeks of radiation therapy (30 treatments in all). Through it all, we’ve been blown away b...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Get well soon, Andrea! Updated: 2009-11-18 23:23:37 Description: We just received an email from Richard Michelson with a link to a video taken November 8 at the 20th Annual Children’s Illustration Show at his gallery. The video features an incredible gathering of authors and illustrators sending get well soo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Warrior Theme Updated: 2009-11-16 01:36:46 Description: The day after Andrea was diagnosed with breast cancer, Mark sent a personal email to every one of the 220 interview guests of Just One More Book!! asking each if they would leave a voice message on our hotline sending good wishes to Andrea. The plan ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Soup du Jour: Unwavering Self-Worth Inside and Outside the Box Updated: 2009-10-02 06:00:35 Description: Today we look at a “clump” of four books about independent thinkers who, without fanfare or animosity, disregard the judgements of others and are simply happy being who they are. Ingredients (books discussed): Odd Velvet The Recess Queen Suki’...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Interview with Rukhsana Khan Updated: 2009-09-29 10:10:07 Description: It’s no mystery that books are powerful. They teach us skills and history, and take us to places we’ve never been or that never existed. Many of the best books take us to a place inside of ourselves where we can connect with other stori...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Love of Reading Gallery – Lily (age 6) Updated: 2009-09-25 11:00:50 Description: I’ve had the privilege of interviewing authors, illustrators and book people of all walks of life and spanning both ends of careers. Today, I break new ground for me as I interview a six year-old who’s not my own daughter. Lily was five...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Interview with Shauntay Grant Updated: 2009-09-21 17:20:32 Description: While her book Up Home may be set in the one of Canada’s most important black communities, author Shauntay Grant’s story is universal. As noted in the jacket flap, the book celebrates growing up and remembering our roots. On this edition ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Love of Reading Gallery – Isaac (age 10) Updated: 2009-09-18 06:00:30 Description: We opened our Love of Reading Gallery in July 2008 and invited all illustrators to submit original artwork that promotes a love of reading. Submissions spanned the globe including Venezuela and Romania and covered all age ranges. On this edition, ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Love of Reading Gallery – Gracie (age 7) Updated: 2009-09-16 06:00:59 Description: We opened our Love of Reading Gallery in July 2008 and invited all illustrators to submit original artwork that promotes a love of reading. Submissions came from as far as Brazil, Vietnam and South Africa and covered all age ranges. On this edition...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Love of Reading Gallery – Aaron Zenz Updated: 2009-09-14 06:00:15 Description: As part of the second anniversary celebrations of the Just One More Book!! children’s book podcast, we invited illustrators to submit artwork that promotes a love of reading. Now, well into our fourth year, we’re still conducting short interviews...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Capital Lament: The End of an Era Updated: 2009-09-11 06:00:13 Description: It’s Poetry Friday and, since I’ve been pushed beyond my limits by members of the book industry’s dark side, we present a poem I wrote back in the spring of 2005 to lament the loss of CBC Ottawa’s much loved afternoon host, Br...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Reach For the Stars: Bad News for Outlaws (The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal) Updated: 2009-09-09 06:00:05 Description: Author: Vaunda Micheaux Nelson Illustrator: R. Gregory Christie (on JOMB) Published: 2009 CarolRhoda Books (on JOMB) ISBN: 9780822567646 This true tale of swindlers, slayers, smarts and skill will lasso listeners of all stripes. Other biographies on...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Love of Reading Gallery – Patricia Storms Updated: 2009-09-07 17:18:01 Description: As we find ourselves soldiering into our fourth year of Just One More Book!!, we’re still catching up on interviews with illustrators that contributed original work to our Love of Reading Gallery as part of our second anniversary celebration...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Worth A Thousand Words: It’s A Snap! George Eastman’s First Photograph Updated: 2009-09-04 06:00:47 Description: Author: Monica Kulling (on JOMB) Illustrator: Bill Slavin Published: 2009 Tundra Books (on JOMB) ISBN: 9780887768811 Rome wasn’t built in a day and neither was the compact camera. This sprightly tale of curiosity and determination puts the spot...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Wondering Why to Read: Amadi’s Snowman Updated: 2009-09-02 06:00:08 Description: Author: Katia Novet Saint-Lot (on JOMB) Illustrator: Dimitrea Tokunbo (on JOMB) Published: 2008 Tilbury House (on JOMB) ISBN: 9780884482987 Earth toned images of bustling Nigerian swelter contrast with the book-bound allure of a world of frost and sn...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Love of Reading Gallery – Candace Trew Camling Updated: 2009-08-31 06:00:42 Description: As we find ourselves soldiering into our fourth year of Just One More Book!!, we remain in the process of catching up on interviews with illustrators that contributed original work to our Love of Reading Gallery — part of our second anniversary...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Are You Serious??? Flabby Cat and Slobby Dog Updated: 2009-08-28 06:00:02 Description: Author: Jeanne Willis (on JOMB) Illustrator: Tony Ross (on JOMB) Published: 2009 Andersen Press (on JOMB) ISBN: 9780761351511 Unrealistically scrawny pop culture ideals, issues of acceptance and fears of unhealthy body image have made fitness and hea...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Bridges to Obama: Let Freedom Sing Updated: 2009-08-26 10:00:23 Description: Author: Vanessa Newton (on JOMB) Illustrator: Vanessa Newton Published: 2009 Blue Apple Books ISBN: 9781934706909 Spot-on sixties-style illustrations, simple, springboard text and a soulful, sing along refrain shine a celebratory light on 18 individu...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Interview with Donalyn Miller Updated: 2009-08-24 06:00:54 Description: She can turn even the most reluctant — or, in her words, dormant — reader into a student who can’t put their books down. With talent and passion like that, it’s a benefit to children that she abandoned her career as an accou...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Dimple-matic Immunity: I Always, Always Get My Way Updated: 2009-08-21 06:00:13 Description: Author: Thad Krasnesky (on JOMB) Illustrator: David Parkins (on JOMB) Published: 2009 Flashlight Press (on JOMB) ISBN: 9780979974649 Cute only gets you so far in the real world. Capturing the glee of victory and the sting of defeat, this hilariously ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD A Caring Countdown: Ten Days and Nine Nights (An Adoption Story) Updated: 2009-08-19 06:00:35 Description: Author: Yumi Heo (on JOMB) Illustrator: Yumi Heo Published: 2009 Schwartz & Wade (on JOMB) ISBN: 9780375847189 Simple first person narrative, cheerful illustrations and charming child-like details make this task-by-task countdown to the arrival o...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Interview with Crystal Beshara Updated: 2009-08-17 06:00:45 Description: There’s a cosmic connection between farm animals and children. So, as long as there are farms, we’ll have ample inspiration for children’s books. On this edition, Mark visits the Central Experimental Farm with Ottawa author and il...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Ruff Rhyme: Hairy Maclary’s Caterwaul Caper Updated: 2009-08-14 06:00:39 Description: Author: Lynley Dodd (on JOMB) Illustrator: Lynley Dodd Published: 1987 Tricycle Press (on JOMB) ISBN: 9781582463070 Six bark-along pooches, homey illustrations and spirited verse — what youngster could resist this slightly retro, rhyming micro-...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Waves, Ruts and Resilience: Camille McPhee Fell Under the Bus Updated: 2009-08-12 06:00:35 Description: Author: Kristen Tracy (on JOMB) Published: 2009 Random House (on JOMB) ISBN: 9780385736879 A big thanks to guest host Lucy (10) for joining Andrea today to discuss this book. Life can be challenging and fair’s got nothing to do with it. Parents...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Interview with Hugh Brewster Updated: 2009-08-10 06:00:51 Description: There are parts of being in this world that many parents want to shield their children from. War, with its toll on lives, communities and countries is one of those controversial topics for children’s books that’s either hotly debated or...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Back to the Future: Neo Leo (The Ageless Ideas of Leonardo da Vinci) Updated: 2009-08-07 06:00:24 Description: Author: Gene Barretta (on JOMB) Illustrator: Gene Barretta Published: 2009 Henry Holt and Co (on JOMB) ISBN: 9780805087031 Playful, edge-to-edge illustrations and cheerily worded nuggets of history, mystery, physics, and biology paint a thrilling pic...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Lunar Learning: Faces of the Moon Updated: 2009-08-05 06:00:05 Description: Author: Bob Crelin (on JOMB) Illustrator: Leslie Evans (on JOMB) Published: 2009 Charlesbridge (on JOMB) ISBN: 9781570917851 New, crescent, quarter, gibbous and full then all the way back to new, this ingeniously illustrated poem gives us a solid und...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Mission Nutrition: Monsters Don’t Eat Broccoli Updated: 2009-07-31 06:00:14 Description: Author: Barbara Jean Hicks (on JOMB) Illustrator: Sue Hendra (on JOMB) Published: 2009 Knopf (on JOMB) ISBN: 9780375956867 Gasping, gobbling, grinning, crunching and belching, seven sherbet-coloured monsters revel in outrage at their broccoli-loving ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Pay-It-Forward In Practice: One Smile Updated: 2009-07-29 06:01:53 Description: Author: Cindy McKinley (on JOMB) Illustrator: Mary Gregg Byrne (on JOMB) Published: 2002 Illumination Arts (on JOMB) ISBN: 9780935699234 Simple gestures, rippling kindness and true smiles are the stars of this inspiring invitation to share some brigh...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Interview with Francesca Simon Updated: 2009-07-27 06:00:09 Description: Here’s something unusual… there’s a series of books, 17 strong, that have been growing in popularity in more than 24 countries since the first book came out in 1994. And, would you believe, these books are just now becoming availa...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Competition for The Captain: Lunch Lady Updated: 2009-07-24 06:00:49 Description: Author: Jarrett Krosoczka (on JOMB) Illustrator: Jarrett Krosoczka Published: 2009 Knopf (on JOMB) ISBN: 9780375846847 Lunch Lady arrived this week and our young Jarrett fans were on these books “like cheese on macaroni”. Today Lucy (10)...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD The Bliss of Forgiveness: New Year at the Pier (A Rosh Hashanah Story) Updated: 2009-07-22 06:00:03 Description: Author: April Halprin Wayland (on JOMB) Illustrator: Stéphane Jorisch (on JOMB) Published: 2009 Dial Books (on JOMB) ISBN: 9780803732797 Crisp salt air and sunshine breeze from airy, upbeat illustrations in this chattily shared and poignant reminder...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Interview with Raul Colón Updated: 2009-07-20 06:00:03 Description: His art has graced the New York Times, Time Magazine, The New Yorker and the Wall Street Journal as well as record sleeves, theatre posters, annual reports and advertisements. His most important work, though, has been as an illustrator of children&#...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Of Spunk and Dunking: The Princesses Have a Ball Updated: 2009-07-17 06:00:02 Description: Author: Teresa Bateman (on JOMB) Illustrator: Lynne Cravath (on JOMB) Published: 2002 Albert Whitman (on JOMB) ISBN: 9780807566282 Swapping dainty dancing for hoops and hoots, this upbeat spin on The Twelve Dancing Princesses brings rhyme, spring an...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD True Love: Hunwick’s Egg Updated: 2009-07-15 06:00:42 Description: Author: Mem Fox (on JOMB) Illustrator: Pamela Lofts (on JOMB) Published: 2005 Harcourt (on JOMB) ISBN: 9780152163181 Amidst mauve and pink Australian sunsets, this lyrically told and beautifully illustrated tale reminds us of the underrated pleasures...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Exploring Jewish Books and Literacy Programs at AJL09 Updated: 2009-07-13 19:52:59 Description: The 44th annual convention of the Association of Jewish Libraries took place July 5-9, 2009 at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel. I was honoured this year to be part of the speaking program having been invited to talk about the role of social media in prom...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Let Your Hair Down: Max Said “Yes!” (The Woodstock Story) Updated: 2009-07-10 06:00:44 Description: Author: Abigail Yasgur & Joseph Lipner Illustrator: Barbara Mendes (on JOMB) Published: 2009 Change The Universe Press ISBN: 9780615211442 Exuberant, edge-to-edge illustrations and simple rhyme salute a generous dairy farmer who took a chance on ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Love of Reading Gallery – Helene Boudreau Updated: 2009-07-06 06:00:52 Description: As part of the second anniversary celebrations of the Just One More Book!! children’s book podcast, we invited illustrators to submit artwork that promotes a love of reading. Now, as we head towards our third anniversary, we’re in the process of...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Character Capers: The Sleepy Little Alphabet Updated: 2009-07-03 06:00:51 Description: Author: Judy Sierra (on JOMB) Illustrator: Melissa Sweet (on JOMB) Published: 2009 Knopf (on JOMB) ISBN: 9780375840029 From skittery stalling to splendorous, sweet slumber, alphabet families do the bedtime wrestle in this fabulously illustrated presc...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Of Compassion and Captivity: Itsy Bitsy & Teeny Weeny Updated: 2009-07-01 06:00:39 Description: Author: Robbyn Smith van Frankenhuyzen Illustrator: Gijsbert van Frankenhuyzen Published: 2009 Sleeping Bear Press ISBN: 9781585364176 Doey eyes, gangly legs and silent, tangible devotion make this true tale of rescue, regret and release a thought pr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Northern Comfort: Ocean’s Child Updated: 2009-06-26 06:00:59 Description: Author: Christine Ford (on JOMB) & Trish Holland (on JOMB) Illustrator: David Diaz (on JOMB) Published: 2009 Golden Books (on JOMB) ISBN: 978-0-375-84752-3 Warmth and well being radiate from stylized Inuit seascapes and gently lapping prose in th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Up From The Ashes: Fatima the Spinner and the Tent Updated: 2009-06-24 06:00:05 Description: Author: Idries Shah (on JOMB) Illustrator: Natasha Delmar (on JOMB) Published: 2006 Hoopoe Books (on JOMB) ISBN: 1883536421 This delicately illustrated tale of travel and tragedy reminds us that today’s disaster just might be a necessary step t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Talent, Teamwork & Triumph: The Dunderheads Updated: 2009-06-19 06:00:07 Description: Author: Paul Fleischman (on JOMB) Illustrator: David Roberts (on JOMB) Published: 2009 Candlewick Press (on JOMB) ISBN: 0763624985 Clean lines, comical details and snappy, generous first person narration sweep us into this suspenseful tale of strateg...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Globe-Trotting Gastronomy: The King’s Taster Updated: 2009-06-17 06:00:40 Description: Author: Kenneth Oppel (on JOMB) Illustrators: Steve Johnson (on JOMB) & Lou Fancher (on JOMB) Published: 2009 Harper Collins (on JOMB) ISBN: 0060753722 Dexterous textile, text and recipe clipping collage are the pièce de résistance of this dele...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Love of Reading Gallery – Daniele Rossi Updated: 2009-06-15 06:00:53 Description: You meet a lot of talented people in the podcast community. Daniele Rossi, illustrator and producer of the Stuttering is Cool podcast, is a perfect example. We became good friends after meeting at the Podcasters Across Borders conference in 2007 ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Product Jingles: The Best Of Times (Math Strategies that Multiply) Updated: 2009-06-12 06:00:02 Description: Author: Gregory Tang (on JOMB) Illustrator: Harry Briggs (on JOMB) Published: 2002 Scholastic (on JOMB) ISBN: 0439210445 Catchy, four-line rhymes and an energetic animal cast aim to take the sting out of multiplication long before the onset of Times ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD |
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