It is rare that I write a book review on my blog, World Reads. To make the cut, I have to either really LOVE a book and want to spread the word about the book or the author must … Read the rest! >
Russia
Q&A with Helen Azar: DIARY OF OLGA ROMANOV: ROYAL WITNESS TO THE RUSSIAN REVOLUTION
Today I welcome Helen Azar to World Reads, a blog that features interviews with authors who’ve written a story set outside of the United States for children or young adults.
What is the title of your book? The pub date … Read the rest! >
The Repression of Icons Birthed Palekh Miniatures and Led to the Emergence of Russian Fairy Tales Worldwide
Long, long ago, over the course of three centuries the little village of Palekh emerged as one of the leading centers of iconic painting in Russia. Its face and long traditions, however, changed dramatically after The Great Revolution of 1917. … Read the rest! >
best dog books – Q & A with Annemarie O’Brien: LARA’S GIFT
I’m delighted to bring you, Lara’s Gift, written by Annemarie O’Brien and illustrated by Tim Jessell.
Lara’s Gift will be released by Alfred A. Knopf on August 6, 2013 and is appropriate for kids 10 and up. It’s … Read the rest! >
NIKOLENKO’S CHILDHOOD written by Leo Tolstoy and illustrated by Maurice Sendak
A few weeks ago, Tami Lewis Brown sent me a link and asked me if I had seen the borzoi illustrations Maurice Sendak had done for Nikolenka’s Childhood, Leo Tolstoy’s first publication and near autobiographical account of his childhood.… Read the rest! >
