To read or not to read A Series of Unfortunate Events ?
I have mixed feelings…but there’s more than one great way to experience the books. Read more…Fortunate? Unfortunate?
Activities
An Ambassador of a different kind
Countries appoint many Ambassadors, hundreds of them typically, to represent themselves to other nations, international organizations and global programs.
But did you know that we also have a National Ambassador of Young People’s Literature? Meet Gene Luen Yang. Read more…An Ambassador of a different kind
The Harvard Museum of Fantastic Beasts
Well, actually, it is the Harvard Museum of Natural History (HMNH). But this gem of a museum may well claim the above title, with the amazing specimens in its permanent displays.
And this winter, through January 8, 2017, HMNH is going a step further, celebrating the latest Harry Potter movie with a Fantastic Beasts Scavenger Hunt. Read more…The Harvard Museum of Fantastic Beasts
Some cool creativity-catalysts
Wandering among the bookstands at Hubbub Boston earlier this year, my son picked up two books at the Usborne booth and begged me to buy them: Write Your Own Adventure Stories, and Write and Draw your own Comics. I parted with my cash somewhat grumpily (let’s just say it wasn’t the first purchase of the morning), but once we got home and took a closer look at these books together, I was super impressed. Read more…Some cool creativity-catalysts
Here’s looking at you, Brown Bear!
Head to Amherst, MA by October 9 to hunt for a very special Brown Bear and his friends. They’ll be waiting for you in popular spots all over town. Hike Bare Mountain (to see Brown Bear), wander through wildflowers at Hampshire College (to see Red Bird), or eat at a Black Sheep Deli (to see Black Sheep)…and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the beloved classic Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See. Organized by the Eric Carle Museum, this pop-up exhibition and scavenger hunt celebrates the book that launched Eric Carle’s amazing career as an illustrator. Read more…Here’s looking at you, Brown Bear!
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