Kid Lit Bits

I'm snowed in for yet another day (haven't worked since last Thursday). Sp, I thought I might pass on some links for those of you who are also snowed in and looking for ways to pass the time!

• Betsy Bird of A Fuse #8 has begun to unveil the Top 100 Chapter Books, a few titles at a time.
• Strollerderby gives you the skinny on the Secret Lives of 4 Famous Children's Authors. Oh, for shame!
• Time is running out to submit your choices for the Search for the Top 100 Teen Titles. Make sure to do so by February 14th.
• SLJ's Battle of the Kids' Books is gearing up! Brackets are set and judges have been chosen.

Now, I'm off to snuggle up with The Monstrumologist. I'm about five chapters in already, and can't decide what I think about it. I'm not much for horror, but I get sucked in by the writing. It definitely has the feel of a more classic, older novel, like Frankenstein or Dracula than something written in the 21st century. Perhaps a good recommendation to my 8th graders who think YA lit isn't challenging enough for their tastes and prefer Cormac McCarthy.

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