Category Archives: kidlit

A Musical Welcome for Lucy Wu

Posted on January 1, 2011 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

Happy New Year! I’d list my resolutions, but there are far too many for this space. (I know this is the Internet and that technically I could prattle on, but somehow I don’t think you would stick with me up … Continue reading →

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This Little Piggy

Posted on August 24, 2010 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

Today is release day for Laurel Snyder’s Baxter, the Pig Who Wanted to Be Kosher. I’m excited about this book for a number of reasons. One, of course, is that it’s a wonderful book. (Humor + heart + Judaism – … Continue reading →

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Another musical welcome…

Posted on August 10, 2010 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

Clearly this blog went on vacation along with me, but I had to come back this week to welcome two new books. Today is the official release date for If Trouble Don’t Kill Me, the true story of musical brothers … Continue reading →

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Maine-iacs

Posted on August 10, 2010 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

You know you haven’t blogged in awhile when you can’t even remember how to log in. I’m writing this in word, hoping to figure things out later when my eyes aren’t bleary from the road. Just back from our summer … Continue reading →

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ALA

Posted on June 28, 2010 by madelynruth@yahoo.com

You’ll probably see a lot of posts this week about the American Library Association meeting, and lots more about the Newbery/Caldecott banquet. You’ll see pictures of librarians and writers and editors all dressed up with someplace to go. Or you’ll … Continue reading →

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