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Maria Salvadore

Reading Rockets' children's literature expert, Maria Salvadore, brings you into her world as she explores the best ways to use kids' books both inside — and outside — of the classroom.

January 23, 2008

I like surprises, at least some surprises, that is. But mostly I like books that can surprise me. And what a pleasant surprise I had when I read a new book entitled Piano Starts Here: The Young Art Tatum by Robert Andrew Parker (Schwarts & Wade). More >

January 16, 2008

I attended the press conference on Monday, January 14 where the winners of this year's Newbery, Caldecott, and Coretta Scott King Awards were announced. These have become the best known awards for children's books among ALA's Youth Media Awards. There was a lot to cogitate, especially about the Caldecott. More >

January 10, 2008

A bunch of parents and their newborn children have started the New Year on a bright note. They're leaving the hospital with a board book. More >

January 3, 2008

I'm usually up early, but to be on a moving train to NYC at 6:30 a.m. is a bit out of the ordinary even for me. But it was well worth it. More >

December 20, 2007

We're home for the holidays. In fact today was my son's last day of school until after the start of the New Year. We'll take in movies, visit with friends and family, and continue to share books. More >

December 12, 2007

It's interesting to think about a holiday season with no books. I'm talking about the traditional book, and picture books in particular. More >

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