Children’s Writing Web Journal

Happy December!

Back with more great posts from around the blogosphere.  If you’re enjoying these videos, please spread the word.  Click here and tell some folks.  Also, sign up to follow us on Twitter and you’ll get instant notice when each new video is posted.  Our twitter address is http://twitter.com/jonbard

Big A little a:  Interview with Judy Blume

Jen Robinson’s Book page: Children’s Literacy Round-Up: December 1

Publisher’s Weekly: Children’s Book Reviews

The Swivet: Why you shouldn’t panic about the Houghton Mifflin Harcourt buying freeze.

• Children’s Lit Blog Posts of the Day - November 12
  Posted on Wednesday, November 12th, 2008 in Blog Posts of the Day - Comments: (4)
  A fine crop of blog posts today from a  diverse group of bloggers.  Have a look — and pay each blog a visit by following the links after the video.  A note:  I’m still trying to perfect the technical aspects of this.  As a result, the actual blog posts are now clearer, but your humble host shows up in postage-stamp size!  Ah well, I’ll get it all to work right one of these days!
• Children’s Lit Blog Posts of the Day - November 17
  Posted on Monday, November 17th, 2008 in Blog Posts of the Day - Comments: (5)
  Happy Monday, everyone. We’re back at you with four great posts today — and the video quality is officially new and improved!Thanks again for all the great feedback. If you’re enjoying these videos, please spread the word. Also, sign up to follow us on Twitter and you’ll get instant notice when each new video is posted! Our twitter address is http://twitter.
• Children’s Lit Blog Posts of the Day - November 18
  Posted on Tuesday, November 18th, 2008 in Blog Posts of the Day - Comments: (7)
  It’s Tuesday, and time for another great batch of blog posts from the world of children’s books!If you’re enjoying these videos, please spread the word.  Click here and tell some folks.  Also, sign up to follow us on Twitter and you’ll get instant notice when each new video is posted.  Our twitter address is http://twitter.com/jonbardNow, here’s the video (if you have any trouble playing it, go directly to the Youtube page).
• Our New Video Series: Top Children’s Lit Blog Posts of the Day!
  Posted on Monday, November 10th, 2008 in authors - Comments: (10)
  The children’s literature blog world (or Kidlitosphere, as it’s come to be known) is filled with smart, clever and insightful folks.  So many, in fact, that it can be a bit overwhelming to keep up with all the genius being tossed around out there.  So, we’re doing our part, by highlighting the absolute best postings from the Kidlitosphere in this daily video series.
• Why That Rejection Letter is Your Friend. No, Really.
  Posted on Thursday, November 20th, 2008 in business of publishing - Comments: (5)
  Every writer gets rejection letters.  How a writer reacts to those rejections is what usually tells the tale in the long run.Writers that go on to build successful careers manage to find ways to actually benefit from rejections, becoming stronger and more persistant.  Writers who spiral into depression and despair at the site of a “thanks, but no thanks” missive either learn to suck it up or soon find themselves pursuing another vocation.