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The article focuses on the book "Astronauts Zoom" being sent to the International Space Station (ISS) for Story Time From Space, where astronaut Koichi Wakata read it aloud. Topics include the significance of the book's title, its content about life on the ISS, and resources related to the book and space exploration.

The article informs about the 2019 American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference organized by ALSC's Special Collections and Bechtel Fellowship Committee, a group of eight guests were treated to a presentation of some of the rare wonders for children at the Library of Congress (LC) while in Washington, D.C. It mentions that children's books are in the Rare Book and Special Collections Division; foreign language books are in other divisions.

The article focuses on the author's visit to the Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) in Madison, City in Wisconsin, where she was initially drawn to the starred books of 2023 but became captivated by the remarkable historic collection of books, including works by Ellen Raskin.

The article presents an interview with Robin Page, the collaborator and wife of renowned children's author and illustrator Steve Jenkins, discussing their creative journey, collaborative process, and the enduring impact of their work in the field of children's literature. Topics include their artistic partnership, the challenges and joys of creating educational books for children, and the legacy of Steve Jenkins' contributions to the genre.

The article discusses the art of woodcut illustrations seen in children's books. Topics covered include the description of woodcutting as a kind of relief painting that uses wood blocks and papers. Also mentioned is the illustration of such form of art in some children's books such as "Aesop's Fables" in 1784.

The article presents an interview with writers Jen Breach and J. Anthony on collaborative process to create children's book. Topics include their creative process, the dynamics of their collaboration as a married couple, and the impact of their work on diversity and representation in children's literature.

The article focuses on the contributions of the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) to the work of librarians, providing opportunities for professional development, networking, and staying updated with current trends. Topics include the benefits of ALSC membership in fostering a sense of community, serving on committees, and participating in events like the ALSC Institute to gain insights and ideas for library work.

The article reports that advent of children's librarianship as a profession and the introduction of children's reading rooms in Carnegie libraries across America. Topics include creating and disseminating high-quality books for young readers was taking shape on a national scale; and consulted on the post-war revival of the Japanese publishing industry, advised the White House library, helped to formulate an array of American publishing best practices.

Profiles Robert Sabuda, a pop-up children's book designer. Collaboration on projects with children's book author Matthew Reinhart; Childhood in Pinckney, Michigan; Educational background. INSET: Ready, Set, Collaborate!.

The article discusses the author's research journey into the life and work of children's book icon Ezra Jack Keats, drawing from archives and personal connections to compile information for a biography.

In this article the author talks about her experience of being awarded Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)'s Bechtel Fellowship to conduct research in the Baldwin Library of Historical Children's Literature at the University of Florida Libraries in Gainesville. Topics include importance of descriptions that celebrate blackness cannot be underestimated during the period in which the book was published; and years of direct observation of children at the Bank Street School.

The author relates how her doll collection enhanced the storytelling programs at the libraries she worked for throughout her career. Topics covered include how her collection of dolls based on characters from children's books started during her first year as an elementary school librarian, her search for dolls in shelves of toy stores before the Internet era and how doll manufacturers MerryMakers and YOTTOY supported her doll collection.

The article narrates two stories on publishing children's books, one about the author's close friend who is publishing four children's books, and another about an acquaintance who is self-publishing through a Kickstarter online crowdfunding campaign. Topics discussed include the author's preference for traditionally published books, and her appreciation for self-published authors who would do anything to have their works published.

The article discusses the midwinter preconference of the Children's Book Council in 2015. Topics include the importance of libraries for children, realities about children's books, and a session to increase diversity in youth materials. The conference also featured speakers including Dr. Camila Alire, Adriana Dominguez and Ellen C. Oh.

The author discusses the contributions and influences of American illustrator and writer of children's books Maurice Sendak presented at the Rosenbach museum and library in Philadelphia. She highlights the literary manuscripts and artworks of Sendak which influences of glorious and diverse illustrations for several librarians. She also outlines the touring gallery and massive archival collection of the American illustrator.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of meeting costumed characters from children's books as a librarian and as a mother to six-year old Holland.

An interview with author and artist Brian Selznick is presented. When asked about his book "The Invention of Hugo Cabret," he shares that it is a children's book about silent films. He comments on the production of the book into a three-dimensional (3D) film by director Martin Scorsese. He also talks about his involvement in the production of the film particularly in the building and design of the automaton.

The article presents an exploration of board books for children. It notes that children's books began to appear in the mid-1800s that were noted on their covers as "indestructible," "untearable," or "mounted on linen," with England appearing to be the main producers of such works from the printing houses of Dean and Sons, Darton, Tucker, and Nister. The article also chronicles the history of children book writing in the U.S. from 1682 to the 1930s experiential books and indicates connection between changes in the education of children and production of 'toy' books that encourage early-literacy skills.

An introduction to the journal is presented in which the editor discusses an article on typography in children's books by Lesley Colabucci and Thomas Phinney.

The article offers the author's insights on the possibilities that old books that one used to read during his childhood will still be readable or available for the enjoyment of coming generations, like in her case wherein her daughter enjoys reading the books that she and her husband used to read before such as the "Curious George," "Hondo and Fabian," and "Beautiful Moon."

An introduction to the journal is presented in which the editor reflects on the importance of sharing books with children.

The author reflects on the impact of reading the books on her life as a mother and as a children's librarian. She said reading the books to the children is a flashback to her days as a librarian and felt like she was contributing something to their future. Her flash forward is looking ahead to the role reading will play in her daughter's life. She suggests to continue to foster the love of reading in any children one will encounter.

The article presents several biographies of historic women that are written and published for children. According to the author, the oldest biography she found was "Plutarch's Lives Abridged: In Which the Historical Parts are Carefully Preserved, and the Comparisons of the Respective Lives Accurately Delineated, Calculated for the Instruction of Youth" published in 1795. The autobiography of the Countess de Genlis entitled "Memoirs of the Countess de Genlis, Illustrative of the History of the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries" is a set of eight volumes published in 1825.

Understanding what motivates people to challenge books and how community members react to these challenges can help librarians find better ways to work with challengers to come to equitable solutions. This study focused on the motives behind challenges to the acclaimed children's book And Tango Makes Three and the reasoning given by those who opposed these challenges. Qualitative content analysis was done on newspaper and library journal articles that discussed challenges to the book. Analysis revealed five major themes: third-person effect, parental rights, scarcity, First Amendment rights, and diversity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The author reflects on the interest of the children in reading that begin at the toddler stage of the child at home. The author enumerated her stocked bookshelf with the classics children literature such as "Goodnight Moon," modern favorites such as "Fish Eyes," by Lois Ehlert, and her personal favorites of Frances books by Russell Hoban and Garth Williams as well as the Little Golden Books collections. She emphasized that it is never too early to get the interest of the children in reading.

The article profiles children's book author and illustrator Brian Wildsmith. Wildsmith's education, early career as an art teacher in a British grammar school, and his decision to create artwork for books are discussed. His early work creating book covers for Oxford University Press is examined, and Wildsmith comments on the influence of editor Mabel George. He reflects on the process he uses when painting and illustrating as well as his desire to create unique interpretations for concepts expressed in his books. The importance of fables, religious-themed books, and board books are also discussed.

A list of notable children's books for 2008 is presented including "Fred Stays with Me!" written by Nancy Coffelt, illustrated by Tricia Tusa, "Tracks of a Panda," by Nick Dowson, and "The Wednesday Wars," by Gary Schmidt. The article also includes the 2008 Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) Annual Conference Schedule and the answers and questions used in a Jeopardy! quiz game at an ALSC Division Leadership meeting.

The article focuses on the importance of including disability-related literature in a library literature collection for children with disabilities. The author stresses that such literatures should be available to help teachers and parents provide disabled children with sources reflecting their conditions at their interest levels. According to her, doing so helps these children accept their particular special need. She also discusses the challenges faced by libraries in providing such literature. She presents several books related to disability like "Shrinking Violet," by Cari Best, and "I Don't Know Why-I Guess I'm Shy," by Barbara Cain.

The article focuses on the influence of poet and children's book author Pat Mora in children's literacy. Her literacy initiative El día de los niños/ El día de los libros (Día) also known as Children's Day/ Book Day is celebrated throughout the U.S. The celebration promotes the development of bilingual literacies to acquire both an understanding of reading and the knowledge. It notes that Mora is skilled with the power of language and her influence is becoming bigger.

Presents the author's views about literary criticism to children's books. Promotion of books by American publishing companies; Discussion on exemplary Australian titles to demonstrate that international literature of importance is too often unavailable to American Readers; Need for an expanded literary canon that promotes international publications; Opinion that good books have ideas that extend beyond the theme and story.

Interviews children's books illustrator Christopher Bing. Development of Bing's career as a children's illustrator; Color and images created for books such as "Casey at the Bat," by Ernest L. Thayer; Artistic influence of Chris Van Allsburg; Illustration of poetry books; Work and attention needed to create a children's book.

Chronicles the life and works of Robert McCloskey, an author and illustrator of children's picture books. Educational background; Story of the picture book “Lentil”; Childhood in Hamilton, Ohio; Subjects depicted in his books “One Morning in Maine,” “Time of Wonder” and “Burt Dow Deep-Water Man”.

Presents acceptance speech of the author, who is the winner of the 2005 Caldecott Medal for "Kitten's First Full Moon," published by Greenwillow Books. Information about interests of the author related to books; View that "Kitten's First Full Moon" is a bridge book; Admiration to Jean Charlot's illustrations for Margaret Wise Brown's children's book "A Child's Good Night Book" and "Two Little Trains."

Discusses the collaboration between author Jane Breskin Zalben and her husband Steve on the children's book "Saturday Night at the Beastro." Collaborative efforts made on the text, illustrations and typefaces; Creative disagreements; Credit given by the Zalbens to editor Anne Hoppe for her contributions to the book; Plan of the Zalbens to collaborate on more books.