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Things Change
Renowned YA librarian Patrick Jones has shared his passion about books
for teens with librarians, teachers, and educators in all 50 states.
Read some of his tips for getting teens to
read. Invite an Author to Your School!
Many of Walkers authors dedicate a lot of time to
speaking to children, teachers, and librarians all across the country.
If you are interested in having an author or illustrator come to your
school (or to get a catalog), please send your request to the author in
care of Walker. Requests should be sent to the following address:
Links for
Teachers
Great Books for
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Get Involved with Your Community Sports
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For starters, check out our list of helpful, informative
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May 2008
 Jesse Owens, Fastest Man Alive by Carol Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Eric Velasquez.
 "Sometimes calling to mind old-time photographs, Valasquez's
pleasingly grainy pastels easily convey the movement and speed,
determination and triumph at the core of Owen's uplifting story."
—Publishers Weekly, starred review
 Pass It Down by Leonard S. Marcus.
"Written in an engaging style with clarity and immediacy, this
doubles as an accessible primer on the art of penning and visualizing
picture books. Filled with intriguing tidbits, this is an outstanding
work about the connections between parents and children, editors and
artists and readers and writers." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
Gimme Cracked Corn and I Will Share, a New York Times new bestseller!
 Gimme Cracked Corn and I Will Share by Kevin O'Malley is #4 on the New York Times Bestseller list.
Caldecott Honor Medal
David McLimans has been awarded a Caldecott Honor Medal for  Gone Wild: An Endangered Animal Alphabet , earning Walker Books for Young Readers its first Caldecott recognition. Gone Wild is an eye-opening armchair safari through the alphabet where each letter is transformed into an endangered animal. The book has also been was chosen as
the New York Times
Best Illustrated Children's Book List. Congratulations David!
Great Poster for Winston The Book Wolf
Winston The Book Wolf by Marni McGee, illustrations by Ian Beck.
Download this poster. Front, Back.
Assassin Tops in OklahomaAnna Myers has won the Oklahoma Book Award for Assassin , a exciting historical novel for middle school readers.
Two Bluebonnet Awards for Walker's Authors |
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Join K.M. Grant's new blog.
Visit our dedicated website for
K. M. Grant's
new book, Green Jasper and discover The deGranville Trilogy at www.degranville.com. You'll also find information on Blood Red Horse, the first book in a three part series. Learn about the Third Crusade, Saladin, and a magical horse named "Hosanna." You'll find author information, links, and much more.
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Discover Some Great New Voices
Find out what Janette
Rallison, author of such comic gems as
All's Fair in Love, War and High School and
Life, Love and the Pursuit of Happiness has to say about writing. Read the Q&A for
advice for beginning writers. Top Ramen noodles are recommended.
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Meet the author of
Blood Red Horse, K.M. Grant. Blood Red Horse is the first
exciting novel in the deGranville Trilogy. Find out more about where the
idea for adventure-packed Crusade story came from.
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Well-known YA librarian
Patrick Jones has written his first teen novel. Many of his readers
weren't even born when he started -- it took 17 years, but was worth the
wait. Patrick offers some discussion questions that will help get
readers talking about his provocative novel, Things Change.
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Picture Book Fun
Illustrator, fine arts professor and computer whiz, Matt McElligott
offers some interactive art projects at his
website:www.mattmcelligott.com
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Walker Books for Young Readers is a member of the
Children's Book Council
www.cbcbooks.org
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