Archive for 2010
Can you guess which children’s author fits the following description?
March 2, 2010
~ Began as a writer for advertisements for such products as Flitt, a bug spray repellant ~ First book was turned down 43 times before being published ~ Began writing political cartoons in 1941 because he/she was concerned that American isolationism left America vulnerable. Although (he/she had no great interest in social issues, he/she said, […]
“Hold a book in your hand and you’re a pilgrim at the gates of a new city.” Hebrew Saying
February 23, 2010
Celebrate Jewish Book Week February 27-March 7, 2010 To find out more, visit http://www.jewishbookweek.com/ A few recommendations for some of my evergreen favorites~ Family recommendations: • Zlateh the Goat and Other Stories by Isaac Bashevis Singer • While Standing on One Foot by Nina Jaffee and Steve Zeitlin • The Feather Merchants & Other Tales […]
Good Housekeeping magazine features commentary by Diane about how to “raise a bookworm.”
February 12, 2010
To foster a love of reading, keep reading-together. Read more>>
Abraham Lincoln would be 201 years old today.
February 12, 2010
One of my favorite quotes from Abraham Lincoln is: ” My best friend is a person who will give me a book I have not read.”
Common Sense Media: “How to Get Your Kids Reading: Q&A with Diane Frankenstein
February 10, 2010
Common Sense Media features extensive feature interview with Diane about Reading Together to “get kids excited about books.” Read more >>
