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SPHDZ Book #2! will be released on December 21, 2010 in Hardcover, eBook
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The Great Truck Rescue will be released on August 31, 2010 in Trade Paperback
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The Great Truck Rescue is now available in Trade Paperback
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Welcome to Trucktown! will be released on August 31, 2010 in Trade Paperback
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Welcome to Trucktown! is now available in Trade Paperback
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Trucksgiving will be released on September 07, 2010 in Hardcover, Trade Paperback
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Garage Tales will be released on September 14, 2010 in Paper Over Board
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Melvin's Valentine will be released on December 22, 2009 in Library Binding
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Kat's Mystery Gift will be released on October 06, 2009 in Trade Paperback
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Kat's Mystery Gift will be released on October 06, 2009 in Library Binding
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Kat's Mystery Gift is now available in Trade Paperback, Library Binding
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Robot Zot! is now available in Hardcover
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Robot Zot! will be released on September 22, 2009 in Hardcover
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Robot Zot! is now available in Hardcover
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Truckery Rhymes will be released on August 25, 2009 in Hardcover
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The Spooky Tire is now available in Trade Paperback, Library Binding
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Jon Scieszka's Books
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TrucksgivingTrucktown has a tradition every year at Trucksgiving! Find out what it is in the latest Ready to Roll in the New York Times Bestselling series!Read More
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Welcome to Trucktown!Jack and Dump Truck Dan are ready to give you the the rowdiest, smashing-est, and crashing-est tour of Trucktown!Read More
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The Great Truck RescueJon Scieszka's latest book in the Trucktown series is a hilarious look at all the things a cement mixer can do...no matter how much he worries!Read More
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SPHDZ Book #1!From the National Ambassador of Young People's Literature, comes the spaciest middle grade series this side of earth. BE SPHDZ.Read More
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Dizzy IzzyHere comes another Ready to Roll in Jon Scieszka's New York Times Bestselling Trucktown series!Read More
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Melvin's ValentineMelvin is baffled by who gave him a valentine. Can he figure out who it is when Rita beeps her way onto his radar?Read More
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Kat's Mystery GiftA new Trucktown Ready to Roll just in time for the holidays! Will Kat ever find out what is inside her mystery gift?Read More
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Robot Zot!Robot Zot, a 3 inch hero with a big heart, comes to conquer the earth. But when he falls in love with the princess, will his mission be compromised?Read More
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Truckery RhymesFor generations, Trucks have been sharing these beloved tales, rowdy rhymes, and honk-along songs. Finally these classics have been gathered into one...Read More
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The Spooky TireMelvin has a flat tire and needs a new one. He rolls into a spooky junkyard and finds just what he needs: a golden! But what happens when a junkyard...Read More
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Uh-Oh, MaxMax is having so much fun that he keeps getting stuck! Will anyone in Trucktown be able to help him out?Read More
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Melvin Might?Jon Scieszka's latest book in the Trucktown series is a hilarious look at all the things a cement mixer can do...no matter how much he worries!Read More
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Playtime in TrucktownIt's Playtime in Trucktown--and you know what that means. Smash! Crash! Trucktown fans will have hours of fun with this wipe-off activity book!Read More
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Snow Trucking!What happens when Trucktown has a snow day? It's time for Jack and the gang to have some seriously frosty fun and clear the streets while they're at...Read More
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Zoom! Boom! BullyEvery time the trucks try to build something, Big Rig comes along, and - ZOOM! BOOM! - knocks it down! What can they do to stop such a big bully?Read More
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A Messy Day in TrucktownMeet Jack Truck and the rest of the gang in A Messy Day in Trucktown, a fun coloring book that comes with 3 pots of washable finger paints and a...Read More
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Pete's PartyThere's a party at Pete's, and Jack and Gabriella are invited! How will they get there? They'll follow the signs, straight to Pete's party!Read More
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Smash!Crash!Jack Truck and his best friend Dump Truck Dan are spending the day doing their favourite thing...Smashing and Crashing throughout the whole town!...Read More
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SPHDZ Book #2!The second installment of the spaciest middle grade series this side of earth. BE SPHDZ.Read More
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Trucks Line UpAnother Ready to Roll in the New York Times bestselling series, Jon Scieszka's Trucktown!Read More
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Kat's MapsKat loves maps! She loves to make maps for everything. Her room, her block, her town, even her heart. When she gives Jack a map it leads to a surprise!...Read More
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, August 31, 2010
...try different things. It opened up doors.' Ms. DiCamillo recently collaborated on a story with New York writer Jon Scieszka. Now she's working on an anthology in honor of the 25th anniversary of Chris Van Allsburg's picture book 'The Mysteries of Harris...
Huffington Post, August 26, 2010
...stopped by to lend their voice -- Dennis Lehane, Ken Burns, Roy Blount, Jr., Libba Bray, Holly Black, Jon Scieszka, Christopher Paul Curtis and Cory Doctorow, to name a few. A spokesperson for Random House Audio told me that the goal of the project was...
Topeka Capital-Journal, August 14, 2010
...might want to create their own Top 6 1/2 Lists after reading David's humorous ones. 'Spaceheadz,' by Jon Scieszka, Simon & Schuster, 2010. When Michael worries about being the new kid in fifth grade, he can't imagine what an unusual experience he will...
Wired News, August 10, 2010
...picture book connoisseur, chances are you’re already familiar with Lane Smith, who has often illustrated books by Jon Scieszka (like The True Story of the Three Little Pigs ) as well as many other authors including his own. He has a special talent for...
Daily Local News, August 3, 2010
...There's science in there, the problem of bullying, but it's the humor that gets their attention." Jon Scieszka, a former teacher and Library of Congress literary ambassador for young people's lit, has been writing kid books for 20 years. He started...
Central Utah Daily Herald, July 30, 2010
...This book cover provided by Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing shows the cover of 'Spaceheadz,' by Jon Scieszka, Shane Prigmore and Francesco Sedita. (AP Photo/Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing ) NO SALES Loading… Can fart jokes save the...
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, July 28, 2010
...There's science in there, the problem of bullying, but it's the humor that gets their attention.' Jon Scieszka, a former teacher and Library of Congress literary ambassador for young people's lit, has been writing kid books for 20 years. He started...
Lakeland Ledger, July 28, 2010
...There's science in there, the problem of bullying, but it's the humor that gets their attention." Jon Scieszka, a former teacher and Library of Congress literary ambassador for young people's lit, has been writing kid books for 20 years. He started...
South Coast Today, July 27, 2010
...There's science in there, the problem of bullying, but it's the humor that gets their attention.' Jon Scieszka, a former teacher and Library of Congress literary ambassador for young people's lit, has been writing kid books for 20 years. He started...
New Brunswick Telegraph-Journal, July 24, 2010
...choice - summer rose, cotton candy, grape - even pickles. Simon & Schuster Children's Publ 'Spaceheadz,' by Jon Scieszka, Shane Prigmore and Francesco Sedita. Little, Brown Books for Young Re 'Daniel X: Demons and Druids,' by James Patterson, Adam...
Reno Gazette-Journal, July 21, 2010
...There's science in there, the problem of bullying, but it's the humor that gets their attention." Jon Scieszka, a former teacher and Library of Congress literary ambassador for young people's lit, has been writing kid books for 20 years. He started...
Lehigh Valley Express-Times, July 21, 2010
...Township Library Director: Mark Titus Youth Services Librarian: Adrienne Gardner Choices this week: 'Squids Will Be Squids' by Jon Scieszka; 'Enola Holmes Mystery Series' by Nancy Springer; 'Dragon Rider' by Cornelia Funke Books to Buy The following...
Island Packet, July 19, 2010
...eyes will find his things among the intricate and beautiful drawings. •"Guys Write for Guys Read" edited by Jon Scieszka (Viking, 2005). What's it like to be a guy? This book answers that question in almost 100 short pieces by popular, talented writers...
Kentucky Post, July 15, 2010
...increase their awareness of the outdoors, community service and compassion for others.” 1. “Summer Reading is Killing Me!”, Jon Scieszka (Ages 9-12)—“In this latest adventure of the time warp trio, Fred, Sam and Joe find themselves traveling...
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, July 6, 2010
...They decorated paper-framed sunglasses and said they couldn't wait to read titles such as Math Curse by Jon Scieszka and Rapunzel's Revenge by Shannon Hale. Registered children received game boards with pictures of beaches separated by five blank spaces....
AnnArbor.com, July 3, 2010
...I worry that if we require students to read, the fun of reading will be missed. I think Jon Scieszka’s book from his Time Warp Trio Series may sum up the feelings of some young readers - Summer Reading is Killing Me! . John Scieska’s books are laugh...
Bradenton Herald, June 30, 2010
...help make the transition to middle school a little less scary. "Guys Write for Guys Read" edited by Jon Scieszka (Viking, 2005). What's it like to be a guy? This book answers that question in almost 100 short pieces by popular, talented writers and...
Macon Telegraph, June 28, 2010
...help make the transition to middle school a little less scary. "Guys Write for Guys Read" edited by Jon Scieszka (Viking, 2005). What's it like to be a guy? This book answers that question in almost 100 short pieces by popular, talented writers and...
Pembroke Mariner, June 26, 2010
...asked 'What do you think will happen next?' Recommended if you like: the comedy of Mo Willems, try Jon Scieszka or Kevin O'Malley. Teens Title: Schooled Author: Gordon Korman Subject: Middle School Realistic Fiction Review: With Gordon Korman, I am never...
Montgomery Media, June 17, 2010
...our copies of “Best Books for Boys” by Matthew Zbaracki or “Guys Write for Guys Read,” edited by Jon Scieszka. Or your guys can read about mutual interests, hobbies, sports, camping, etc. Jeanes Library also has fun picture books for the older...
FinanzNachrichten.de, June 1, 2010
...Tuesday of every month and will offer discounts on related products. Beginning July 6, Online Storytime features author Jon Scieszka reading his bestselling "Trucktown" tale, Smash! Crash! "Parents and children can now experience the same excitement and...
Arlington Times, May 25, 2010
...Washington counties. “It’s not a duty — it’s an honor.” After reading the story, written by Jon Scieszka and illustrated by Lane Smith, Gregoire fielded questions from the students pertaining to his life in Olympia. “Why are you called First...
Examiner.com, May 17, 2010
...we're in the midst of a gilded age for children's and young adult books. Mo Willems, Jon Scieszka, Rebecca Stead, Rick Riordan, Kate Dicamillo, and so many other talented authors are producing amazing work. For kids looking for a good read, there's an...
TransWorldNews, May 14, 2010
...1945. In our week-long series The Balancing Act spotlights childrenâs book authors Johnette Downing, Barbara Bottner, Carol Nevius, Jon Scieszka, and Josephine Nobisso. Each author talks about the importance and the magic of childrenâs books and...
Broadway World, May 13, 2010
...production is The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs!, based on the popular children's book by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith. The Big Bad Wolf has his day in court in this thrilling courtroom dram-edy with music; the audience decides if he's guilty or...
Guardian.co.uk, May 11, 2010
...between 2003 and 2005. Illustrator Anthony Browne currently fills the role in the UK, while children's author Jon Scieszka was inaugurated as the US's first children's laureate in 2008...
Lehigh Valley Express-Times, May 11, 2010
...Library: Library director: Ann DeRenzisChildrens librarian: Beverly Winters MoonChoices this week: Poppleton by Cynthia Rylant, Science Verse by Jon Scieszka, The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo Books to buy The following books are available at...
Washington Post, April 15, 2010
School Library Journal, April 9, 2010
...Gr 2-5. Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! By Mo Willems; narrated by Mo Willems and Jon Scieszka. CD. 6 min. Weston Woods. 2009. ISBN 978-545-13443-9. $12.95; CD with hardcover book, ISBN 978-0-545-13453-8: $29.95. PreS-Gr 2. Emperors of the Ice: A...
EON, April 2, 2010
...Contest will be judged by Jon Scieszka and Katherine Paterson, notable children’s authors and the inaugural and current National Ambassadors for Young People’s Literature NEW YORK--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--In honor of Children...
Your Story, March 25, 2010
...Mac Barnett, author of The Brixton Brothers series, Sarah Rees Brennan, author of The Demon's Lexicon trilogy, Jon Scieszka, author of the SPHDZ and Trucktown series, and Scott Westerfeld, author of Leviathan. Expanding participation in 2010, Simon &...
PublishersWeekly.com, March 15, 2010
...at the National Book Festival last weekend. Readers can now page through and read the first chapter—written by Jon Scieszka, the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature—on the LOC’s Read.gov Web site. Author Katherine Paterson (The Day...
PublishersWeekly.com, March 15, 2010
...Reader to raise national awareness of the importance of young people’s literature. The new appointee will succeed Jon Scieszka, the country’s first children’s ambassador, who began his term in January 2008. Scieszka’s platform during his tenure...
AnnArbor.com, March 11, 2010
...not bake. Since I seem to find the number Pi in many different things, it reminds me of Jon Scieszka’s Math Curse . Google Images Jon Scieszka is one of those authors that just cracks me up! I like how he blends humor with learning with this...
Seattle Times, March 11, 2010
...adventure can be found on the Library of Congress Web site, www.read.gov/exquisite-corpse. Started last fall by Jon Scieszka, the first National Ambassador of Young People's Literature, the story is updated every two weeks by another author and...
PublishersWeekly.com, February 23, 2010
...over the next few years. Oh, and Happy New Year!! *** Many thanks to the photographers: Photo of Jon Scieszka with his ambassador’s medallion by Michaela McNicholy. Photo of Katherine Paterson in Sweden by Helene Komlos Grill. Living Legend medal image...
Momlogic, January 31, 2010
...Young People's Literature? Taking the helm just this month from the first-ever author to hold the post (Jon Scieszka), Paterson sat down to chat with momlogic about the challenge of keeping kids' eyes on the stacks in the digital age. Momlogic: What does...
RBC Dain Rauscher, January 25, 2010
...Ann & Andy(TM), Henry & Mudge(R), The Hardy Boys(R), Nancy Drew(R), The Spiderwick Chronicles, Jon Scieszka's Trucktown, Nickelodeon's(R) Dora the Explorer(R), Wonderpets(R) and SpongeBob SquarePants(R), and coloring & activity books for Universal's...
Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, January 19, 2010
...I am speak- ing, of course, of the new national ambassador of young people's literature, Katherine Paterson. Jon Scieszka, the very first ambassador, is the creator of wacky books such as 'The Not-So-Jolly Roger' and 'Math Curse.' He made the most of his...
PBS, January 18, 2010
...the page without a reader.' The second author to hold this title (the first being picture book author Jon Scieszka), Paterson is also on the board of the National Children's Book and Literacy Alliance. I spoke to her today by phone from Vermont: Editor's...
Appeal-Democrat.com, January 14, 2010
...this week: "When Gorilla Goes Walking" by Nikki Grimes; "The True Story of the Three Little Pigs" by Jon Scieszka; "Big Mouth and Ugly Girl" by Joyce Carol Oates Books to Buy The following books are available at your favorite bookstores. • "My Name is...
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, January 13, 2010
...Jon Scieszka was the first to hold the position of National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. For Jon Scieszka, it's a kid-written fanfare, complete with trumpets, trombone, xylophone and...
Columbus Dispatch, January 10, 2010
...Terabithia. Katherine Paterson, author of more than 30 books for young readers, including Bridge to Terabithia, will succeed Jon Scieszka, author of more than three dozen books for children including The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Fairy...
Penn State Daily Collegian, January 6, 2010
...ll be responsible for encouraging literacy among young Americans. As the second person in the position, she succeeds Jon Scieszka (The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales). At 10 years old, I fell in love with Paterson's complex characters...
Individual.com, January 5, 2010
...Librarian of Congress James H. Billington. Paterson will serve in the position during 2010 and 2011; she succeeds Jon Scieszka, appointed in 2008, who was the first person to hold the title. Katherine Paterson has chosen "Read for Your Life" as the theme...
Washington Post, January 5, 2010
...the second author to hold the national title, which is announced by the librarian of . The first was Jon Scieszka, author of 'The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales.' Paterson and Scieszka will appear Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. at the Washington...
New York Times, January 4, 2010
...kid to read the next part. (Thats Charlottes Web, shes talking about, of course.) Ms. Paterson, 77, succeeds Jon Scieszka, the author of subversive picture books like The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales, who was the first writer to hold...
BusinessWeek, December 31, 2009
...The Kane Chronicles, Book One: The Red Pyramid (Disney-Hyperion) Jeff Kinney. Diary of a Wimpy Kid #5 (Abrams/Amulet) Jon Scieszka and Francesco Sedita. Spaceheadz (Simon & Schuster) Spencer Ante also publishes the Creative Capital blog...
Seattle Times, December 28, 2009
...Simon & Schuster, $17.99), by Liz Garton Scanlon; illustrated by Marla Frazee. (Ages 3-6). "Truckery Rhymes" by Jon Scieszka; illustrated by David Shannon (Simon & Schuster, $17.99). (Ages 4-8). BEGINNING/EARLY READERS "Dodsworth in London" (Houghton...
Ames Daily Tribune, December 21, 2009
...not necessarily limited to Eric Carle, Doreen Cronin (especially “Click, Clack, Moo, Cows that Type”), Bill Martin Jr., Jon Scieszka, Audrey Wood, Mitsumasa Anno, Lois Ehlert, Tana Hoban, Dr. Seuss, David Shannon, Karma Wilson, Jane O’Conner and...
Californian, December 18, 2009
...literature. Besides Cleary, the group includes Norton Juster, Louis Sachar, Daniel Pinkwater, Anne Fine, Judy Blume, Carl Hiaasen, Jon Scieszka, Christopher Paul Curtis, Sharon Creech, Dick King-Smith, Hilary McKay and Daniel Handler. The overriding...
Entrepreneur.com, December 17, 2009
...Elena Izquierdo of the University of Texas at El Paso. Texas educators also are excited that famed author Jon Scieszka, the First National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, brings his lovable Trucktown characters to Reading Street and Calle de...
Huffington Post, December 11, 2009
...How is it possible? This is my last month as the first National Ambassador for Young People's Literature - appointed by the Library of Congress and the Children's Book Council. But I've only been to about 33 states and 274 schools, libraries, bookstores,...
Los Angeles Times, December 11, 2009
...As our first national ambassador of young people's literature, I am pleased to report that the world of children's books is rocking. My job for the last two years has been to raise national awareness of the importance of kids' books and to promote the...
Washington Post, November 11, 2009
...a variety of shapes, sizes and styles, from big, in-your-face (or eye) Three Stooges slapstick (favored here by Jon Scieszka) to the extra-dry, deadpan feel of Roald Dahl and Edward Gorey (praised by Daniel Handler) to the quietly outlandish wordplay of...
Finding Dulcinea, November 8, 2009
...Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith, the author and illustrator team known for books like "The Stinky Cheese Man," are a children's book force to be reckoned with. The wise-cracking...
GroceryHeadquarters.com, October 12, 2009
...book offerings from Cheerios - all by Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing - are: Junkyard Fort, by Jon Scieszka, and illustrated by David Shannon, Loren Long and Dave Gordon. A new book in the popular 'Trucktown' series, available exclusively inside...
Interest!ALERT, October 12, 2009
...book offerings from Cheerios - all by Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing - are: Junkyard Fort, by Jon Scieszka, and illustrated by David Shannon, Loren Long and Dave Gordon. A new book in the popular 'Trucktown' series, available exclusively inside...
Street Insider, October 12, 2009
...book offerings from Cheerios - all by Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing - are: Junkyard Fort, by Jon Scieszka, and illustrated by David Shannon, Loren Long and Dave Gordon. A new book in the popular "Trucktown" series, available exclusively inside...
PR Newswire via MSN Money, October 12, 2009
...book offerings from Cheerios - all by Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing - are: Junkyard Fort, by Jon Scieszka, and illustrated by David Shannon, Loren Long and Dave Gordon. A new book in the popular 'Trucktown' series, available exclusively inside...
PR Newswire via Yahoo!, October 12, 2009
...book offerings from Cheerios - all by Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing - are: Junkyard Fort, by Jon Scieszka, and illustrated by David Shannon, Loren Long and Dave Gordon. A new book in the popular 'Trucktown' series, available exclusively inside...
Bradenton Herald, October 4, 2009
...Have you ever played the game Hot Potato? Jon Scieszka and a team of 13 popular children's book authors are playing a writer's version of the game, and having a blast. Here's how it works. In...
Infotoday, September 29, 2009
...the exclusive story 'The Exquisite Corpse Adventure.' Its first episode will debut and be read by its author, Jon Scieszka, during the National Book Festival. Scieszka is the acclaimed author of 'The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales,' the...
EMedia Wire, September 18, 2009
...Special Sunday Session with Jon Scieszka Brings 'Reading Fun' to Classroom; Integrating Technology Can Help Build Language Arts Skills Austin, TX (PRWEB) September 18, 2009 -- Teachers can reverse the trend of falling reading and...
Business Wire, September 8, 2009
...parents Advice on inspiring children to read from popular childrens author (and National Ambassador for Young Peoples Literature) Jon Scieszka A first look at the upcoming Rodale book The New American Diet, which presents tips on protecting young...
Earthtimes.org, September 8, 2009
...parents Advice on inspiring children to read from popular childrens author (and National Ambassador for Young Peoples Literature) Jon Scieszka A first look at the upcoming Rodale book The New American Diet, which presents tips on protecting young...
First Book Blog, September 1, 2010
...Cheerios, Jon Scieszka and First Book have teamed up to distribute new books to kids in need across the country through the 100,000 Book Giveaway . From October 2009 through August 2010...
Sweepstakes & Contest List Directory, September 1, 2010
...Book: Spaceheadz by Jon Scieszka Giveaway Link Below: http://www.karinsbooknook.com/2010/08/23/spaceheadz-by-jon-scieszka-middle-grade-book-giveaway/ You will need to leave a comment to enter the contest at the link above. Check post on how you...
Tech Savvy Mama, August 31, 2010
...I am beyond thrilled to introduce today’s Tech Savvy Guest, author Jon Scieszka ! Author of favorites such as The True Story of the Three Little Pigs , The Time Warp Tri o series, and the Caldecott Honor Book, The Stinky Cheese Man...
educating alice, August 31, 2010
...- 3:00 p .m.Speakers scheduled to appear: Laurie Halse Anderson Mac Barnett Leonard Marcus Stephen Savage Jon Scieszka David Yoo . . . and more!BookFest @ Bank Street 2010 is the 39th year of the program previouslyhosted by New York Public Library,...
Pop Culture Junkie, August 30, 2010
...some Middle Grade books! I sure enjoy them! I've got a whole pack for you today, featuring Jon Scieszka's Spaceheadz. The perfect combination of the age old experience of holding and pouring over a physical book with newest media technology that kids...
The O.W.L., August 30, 2010
...my readers! This is your chance to learn about a fun new middle grade book, Spaceheadz , by Jon Scieszka. Before I tell you what else you can win, let me share with you some things about this book. First here's a bit about the book: Michael K...
Library Cloud, August 27, 2010
...John, Paul, George, and Ben , Madam President , and Big Plans . That list does not include his work with Jon Scieszka such as The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales , Math Curse , and best of all, The True Story of the Three Little Pigs . So...
First Book Blog, August 26, 2010
...Book’s ongoing partnership through the Spoonfuls of Stories® program, First Book and Cheerios have joined with author, Jon Scieszka, to launch this year’s 100,000 Book Giveaway ! For every trivia question you answer correctly now through August 31...
Red House Books, August 24, 2010
...Spaceheadz! by Jon Scieszka The perfect combination of the age old experience of holding and pouring over a physical book with newest media technology that kids love! Michael K. just started fifth grade...
Book Dads, August 24, 2010
...asking me if Book Dads wanted to host a book blog tour stop for children’s book author, Jon Scieszka, I was blown away to say the least! Not just because The True Story of the Three Little Pigs is one of my favorite children’s books of all...
Karin's Book Nook, August 23, 2010
...at Midnight. Here is what you can win. A Simon & Schuster MG book pack, including: Spaceheadz by Jon Scieszka Brixton Bros: The Case of the Case of Mistaken Identity by Mac Barnett Amelia Rules! The Tweenage Guide to Not Being Unpopular by Jimmy...
The Delicious Burden, August 22, 2010
...The premise of Lane Smith's new work for children, It’s a Book, is simple: Books are under siege. via www.npr.org Wonderful illustrator of many of Jon Scieszka's works....
Childrens Audio Books, August 20, 2010
...Review & Description. It’s here: Volume One of the official Guys Read Library. Jon Scieszka’s Guys Read initiative was founded on a simple premise: that young guys enjoy reading most when they have reading they can enjoy. … See the rest here: ...
Kidsmomo, August 17, 2010
...the Grail Knight by Katherine Paterson — English mythology It’s All Greek to Me (Time Warp Trio) by Jon Scieszka — Greek mythology Goddess Girls series by Joan Holub and Suzanne Williams — Greek mythology Theodosia Throckmorton series by...
Check It Out @ MML, August 12, 2010
...about the series...we have more of the How to Train Your Dragon series... A new series from Jon Scieszka More from the Something Wickedly Weird series The final book in the Freddy series A new addition to the Clementine series A story about younger...
YA Highway, August 12, 2010
...Levine * The Juvie Three Gordon Korman * The True Story of the Three Little Pigs (picture book) Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith * Guyaholic Carolyn Mackler And the winners.... Winner #1 (Choose 4 Books) Rachael K (Horserider)!!!! Winner #2 (Remaining 2...
The Lisa Yee Blog, August 11, 2010
...t find Peepy. Can you?Ginnfer Choldenko, Bob Boyle, Deborah Heiligman . . . Emily Ecton, Sam Wasson, and Loren Long with Jon Scieszka . . . Elizabeth Partridge, Bruce Hale. Tammi Sauer . . ., MT Anderson, Linda Sue Park, Michael Reisman . . . Lin...
DadTrends, August 10, 2010
...picture book connoisseur, chances are you’re already familiar with Lane Smith, who has often illustrated books by Jon Scieszka (like The True Story of the Three Little Pigs) as well as many other authors including himself. He has a special talent for...
Following My Dreams...One Word At A Time, August 9, 2010
...Whittemore posted some of the highlights of her sessions on Thursday and Friday at SCBWI LA 2010. Peek: Jon Scieszka said “Read every book on the School Library Journal Top 100 Picture Books.” LA SCBWI Takeaways by Debbie Ridpath Ohi at...
Boxing the Octopus, August 4, 2010
...Lane Smith has never been one to baby our kids. He teamed up with Jon Scieszka to create two of my kids' childhood favorites, The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales and The True Story of the Three Little Pigs . His latest is...
The Goddess of YA Literature, August 2, 2010
...by Jonathan London with illustrations by David Parkins could be a worthy successor to the Trucktown series by Jon Scieszka for older readers. Readers will encounter a variety of different kinds of trucks and equipment accompanied by the jobs they...
The Official SCBWI Conference Blog, July 30, 2010
...TOY BOAT, and OTIS which he wrote and illustrated. He is also part of the illustration team for Jon Scieszka's TRUCKTOWN series. What we learned about Loren as he spoke: He's won 4 Golden Kite Awards He acquired a large contusion on his bottom playing...
Bookworming in the 21st Century, July 26, 2010
...vol. 9 by Setona Mizushiro After School Nightmare vol. 10 by Setona Mizushiro Reviewed Last Week: Spaceheadz by Jon Scieszka and Francesco Sedita This is Me From Now On by Barbara Dee Linger by Maggie Stiefvater Tyger, Tyger by Kersten Hamilton The...
Keeper of the Cheerios, June 24, 2010
...Summer reading is a great time to explore texts that aren’t covered/allowed in school reading.” – Jon Scieszka, author of popular children’s books including The True Story of the Three Little Pigs, the Caldecott Honor Book The Stinky Cheese Man...
Our Ordinary Life — Our Ordinary Life, June 7, 2010
...their children.But in case you need one I have an extra tip to help you. HarperCollins and Jon Scieszka have provided this week’s tip for getting kids to read. Jon Scieszka, author of Robot Zot and Knucklehead: Tall Tales and Almost True Stories of...
Our Ordinary Life — Our Ordinary Life, June 7, 2010
...their children.But in case you need one I have an extra tip to help you. HarperCollins and Jon Scieszka have provided this week’s tip for getting kids to read. Jon Scieszka, author of Robot Zot and Knucklehead: Tall Tales and Almost True Stories of...
Go Graham Go! |, June 6, 2010
...encouraging reading with your children. Stay tuned for more! This Week's Tip from HarperCollins and author Jon Scieszka (one of Graham's favorite authors): “If you want to inspire your boy reader, expand your definition of reading to include...
Great Kid Books, June 4, 2010
...If you and your kids love funny books, head straight for the library and grab a handful of Jon Scieszka's books. Scieszka (rhymes with " Fresca ") is truly the King of Comedy for children's books. Whether it's in the little preschool trucks that just...
BookNAround, May 24, 2010
...World of Books . Books I completed this week are: Blame by Michelle Huneven Sphdz Book #1: Spaceheadz by Jon Scieszka and Francesco Sedita On Folly Beach by Karen White Cheap Cabernet by Cathie Beck Nothing But Ghosts by Beth Kephart Bookmarks are still...
Peter Scott's Library Blog, January 6, 2010
...the Library of Congress and the Children's Book Council's Every Child a Reader initiative. Paterson succeeds Jon Scieszka, who became the first-ever national ambassador in 2008...
Yat-Yee Chong, January 5, 2010
...Katherine Pat erson is named the next National Ambassador f or Young People's Literature , succeedin g Jon Scieszka , who is the first person who held that post. The post of children’s ambassador was created by the Library of Congress, the...
A Year of Reading, January 5, 2010
...Yesterday, here at A Year of Reading, we celebrated the amazing work of Jon Scieszka as our very first National Ambassador of Children's Lit . If you haven't had time, take the time to read each and every one of the great posts...
Wendie's Wanderings, January 4, 2010
...As you know, Jon Scieszka formally hands over his duties as National Ambassador for Young People's Literature on January 5th. His replacement is another well-known and highly respected writer -- Katherine Paterson . Learn...
Latest posts from PaperTigers, January 4, 2010
...Announcement of the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature will take place. For the past two years, Jon Scieszka has held this position and has done an absolutely outstanding job! Check out the roundup of thank-you posts to Jon compiled at A...
Literate Lives, January 4, 2010
...to take a break today from our Looking for Newbery to give a quick shout-out for the amazing Jon Scieszka. Mary Lee and Franki over at a Year of Reading are hosting a celebration day for Jon as he prepares to leave us in his ambassador position. In my...
Read Write Believe, January 4, 2010
...contribution is here: There Should Be Laughter. But I wanted to say again: Thank you, Jon Scieszka, Most High Ambassador and Champion of Children's Literature. You fulfilled the obligations of your post with a fitting balance of serious...
dulemba.com, January 4, 2010
...Today ends the two-year reign of our first ever Children's Book Ambassador, Jon Scieszka . Tomorrow somebody else will be named to fill his very large shoes. So let's take a moment to recognize the trail Jon blazed...
Two Learning Journeys, January 4, 2010
...A Year of Reading is kicking off a celebration to Jon Scieszka for his work as the First Children's Ambassador. As a primary teacher, I fell in love with his take on fairy tales. From The Stinky Cheese Man to...
A Year of Reading, January 4, 2010
...On January 3, 2008, the Library of Congress named Jon Scieszka "Inaugural National Ambassador for Young People's Literature". The world of children's literature could not have been happier! Jon Scieszka took his role seriously from the first minute...
A Year of Reading, December 28, 2009
...will be announced. So, on January 4, we thought it would be great for the Kidlitosphere to thank Jon Scieszka for his work over the past two years as the first Ambassador by hosting a virtual party for him. If lots of us in the Kidlitosphere put up a...
Ardy22's Blog, December 27, 2009
...80%! Cheerios is doing something about it with their 1000,000 Book Giveaway along with First Book and Jon Scieszka, author of the popular “Trucktown” series and other children’s books. More info on it here . Good luck!...
Book Aunt, December 16, 2009
...chocolate in hand over the holidays... A few of the names mentioned in the ad are Julianne Moore, Jon Scieszka, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., with more than 100 contributors included. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, quoted on Amazon, "This...
100 Scope Notes, December 16, 2009
...BOOKS ‘ROCKING’ Try to not get pumped up about the current state of children’s lit while reading Jon Scieszka’s report to the LA Times . The man makes it difficult. (Thanks to Meghan Newton for the link) BLOGGERS TO EXPOSE SEEDY UNDERSIDE OF...
Shelfari, December 15, 2009
...Many of those above mentioned Today Show picks are climbing our Movers & Shakers list this morning, including Jon Scieszka's Knucklehead , Nick Hornby's Juliet, Naked , and The Gourmet Today Cookbook . --BTP...
Jill Corcoran Books, December 14, 2009
...Children's books 2009: It's all good! says Jon Scieszka -- latimes.com A must read, and smile....and then go out and buy and read all the books mentioned...
john coulter's blog, December 13, 2009
...I did this for an article called Children's books 2009: It's all good! says Jon Scieszka...
The Huffington Post Full Blog Feed, December 11, 2009
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Book Calendar, November 20, 2009
...of Classic Children's Comics , selected and edited by Art Spiegelman & Francis Mouly, with an Introduction by Jon Scieszka (Art Spiegelman is superb, he is the author of Maus, and Jon Sciesczka is a most excellent childrens author. Sciesczka is best...
Did You See That?, November 17, 2009
...Robot Zot! (Hardcover) by: Jon Scieszka (Author), David Shannon (Illustrator) List Price: $17.99 Reading level: Ages 4-8 Hardcover: 40 pages Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing (September 22, 2009) Language: English Product Description...
First Book Blog, November 16, 2009
...books by some of First Book’s favorite authors, such as Kate DiCamillo’s Because of Winn-Dixie and Jon Scieszka’s Math Curse. This year, the Master List features books about fantasy, pirates, the deep seas, faraway and not-so faraway lands! The...
BookMoot, November 2, 2009
...The Texas Bluebonnet List for 2010-2011 was announced by Jon Scieszka and Mac Barnett at the Texas Book Festival this past weekend. Not one but TWO picture book biographies are on the list which is unusual and acknowledges the excellence...
readerbuzz, November 1, 2009
...Texas Capitol. Judy Schachner, author of the Skippyjon Jones books... New author Mac Barnett, author of Guess Again! Jon Scieszka, author of the new Robot Zot book, and best known for the Time Warp Trio books. Barnett and Scieszka later announced the...
First Book Blog, October 12, 2009
...Why should Jon Scieszka, Katherine Paterson, M.T. Anderson, Kate DiCamillo, and Nikki Grimes have all the fun? In support of the rollicking story game being played by these and a crew of...
Super Punch, September 28, 2009
...adventure, where each chapter will be written by a different author. The first chapter is by child-lit god Jon Scieszka and features an illustration by Chris Van Dusen . Over at Chris' site, you can buy original art and prints like this blue whale and...
Chicken Spaghetti, September 26, 2009
...Jon Scieszka's Guys Read web site has been revamped, and it looks terrific. The mission of the "web-based literacy program for boys...is to help [them] become self-motivated, lifelong readers...
Cafe of Dreams, September 21, 2009
...little spotlights and if you have read the books, please let us know your thoughts! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Truckery Rhymes (Jon Scieszka's Trucktown) By: Jon Scieszka Reading level: Ages 4-8 Hardcover: 64 pages Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's...
First Book Blog, September 11, 2009
...Twilight author Stephanie Meyer and is expected to choose two more female figures for future publications. Happy Birthday Jon Scieszka and Jack Prelutsky! Beloved children’s book authors Jon Scieszka and Jack Prelutsky celebrated their birthdays this...
First Book Blog, September 9, 2009
...reading. Her cohorts include fellow children’s author Ayun Halliday, National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, Jon Scieszka, esteemed children’s librarian and School Library Journal blogger, Elizabeth “Fuse # 8” Bird, and...
A Year of Reading, September 4, 2009
...I just picked up the newest book in Jon Scieszka's TRUCKTOWN series, TRUCKERY RHYMES. The inside flap tells it all: "For generations, Trucks have been sharing these beloved tales, rowdy rhymes, and honk-along songs. Finally, these classics have...
