Tag: Children’s Book Week

Posted in picture books, Preschool Reads

Two Lions Celebrates Children’s Book Week with FREE EBOOKS

Posted on by Rosemary Kiladitis

Happy Children’s Book Week! I just got the news that Two Lions/Amazon Publishing is offering free ebooks to celebrate this week!

You may recognize some of these books (especially my best T-Rexter buddy, Dexter); you may even have hard copies. But now, you can get e-copies to have handy whenever the occasion pops up – impromptu storytimes, long train rides (or car rides, if you and the kiddos don’t get car sick), or just those lovely “I’m so BOOOOOOOORED” moments that pop up, whether you’re visiting, sitting and waiting for a parent-teacher meeting, or out at a restaurant that actually has flatware on the tables.

Two Lions has a website ready for you to view and download your books, along with discussion prompts and reading tips, courtesy of Amazon’s nonprofit partner, Reading is Fundamental.

Now, go get your books!

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2016 Children’s Book Week Poster Reveal!

Posted on by Rosemary Kiladitis

Children’s Book Week is coming! This year’s poster design, by author, illustrator, former animation artist, and 2015 Children’s Choice Illustrator of the Year (Hooray for Hat!) Brian Won, was revealed earlier today, and it’s adorable!

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Posters are available, while supplies last, for free (you supply postage) from the Children’s Book Council. Full details are available at their site.

To find out about nationwide events and events in your area, contact your local libraries, booksellers, or visit the Children’s Book Council events page. For a list of Children’s Choice Book Award finalists and judges, click here.

Posted in geek, geek culture

Free Comic Book Day is Coming – Are You Ready?!

Posted on by Rosemary Kiladitis

Children’s Book Week is coming! From May 4-10, libraries, educators, and booksellers all over the world will be planning programs and initiatives to get kids reading and encouraging a lifelong love of books. But did you know that this year, we’re kicking off Children’s Book Week with Free Comic Book Day?

Free Comic Book Day is an annual celebration of comics. Libraries and comic book stores all over the US, Canada, and worldwide work in conjunction with comic book publishers to get free comics into the hands of ALL readers. It’s taking place on May 2nd this year (it’s always on the first Saturday in May), so check your local library or comic book store to see what they have in store.

Don’t just take it from me. Robin Lord Taylor, better known these days as Penguin on one of my favorite shows, Gotham, wants you to have free comics, too.

Fast Facts about FCBD:

  • On May 2nd, over 2,300 participating comic shop across the US, Canada and worldwide will be giving away free comic books
  • There are 50 designated FCBD titles available to choose from
  • Over 5.6 million comic books will be given away for free making this year’s event the biggest yet!
  • During FCBD, comic shops host special events such as costume contests, guest signings with comic book writers and artists, raffles, giveaways, store-wide sales, games and more for the whole community to enjoy
  • To find a participating comic shop, enter your zip code into the store locator at freecomicbookday.com