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When Audio Books Do and Don't Count for School

Can a student use an audio book for a school assignment? It depends on the reason the book or reading was assigned. Read More...

Published Fri, Sep 09 2012 9:29 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Books, Reading, does listening to an audio book count as reading, audio books
VIDEO: What's It Like to Write a Book With Jodi Picoult?

What's it like to write a young adult novel with your mother, when your mother is Jodi Picoult? Read More...

Published Mon, Jun 06 2012 6:04 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Jodi Picoult, Books, Motherlode Book Club, young adult fiction, Reading, Samantha Van Leer, summer reading, Between the Lines
Anne Lamott Answers Your Questions

Anne Lamott tells readers what she thinks success means, what she'd do differently and what it's like to write a book with your (procrastinating, uncontrollable) son. Read More...

Published Thu, Apr 04 2012 1:55 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, advice, babies, Grandparents, Books, Motherlode Book Club, Anne Lamott, sam lamott, some assembly required, operating instructions, parenting books
When a Book Lover's Son Won't Read

She dreamed of raising a reader. So far, her son isn't measuring up - and he knows it. Read More...

Published Fri, Apr 04 2012 12:14 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, sons, children's books, Books, Reading
Paying to Get Your Child's Book Published

When parents pay to get their child's book published, is that useful encouragement ... or does it create unrealistic expectations? Read More...

Published Mon, Apr 04 2012 7:17 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Books, self-publishing, Elissa Gootman, publishing
Motherlode Book Club: Accepting an Adult Child's Choices

At the heart of Anne Lamott's "Some Assembly Required" is the idea that eventually a parent must accept being relegated to the side of her child's story. Read More...

Published Wed, Mar 03 2012 2:49 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Books, Motherlode Book Club, Anne Lamott, sam lamott, some assembly required, operating instructions, parenting books
Childhood: 940 Saturdays, and You're Done

There are 940 Saturdays between when a child is born, and when she turns 18. So, what are you doing this weekend? Read More...

Published Fri, Mar 03 2012 1:31 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, advice, time, Books, Harley Rotbart
Reintroducing the Motherlode Book Club: Anne and Sam Lamott's 'Some Assembly Required'

The Motherlode Book Club reads Anne and Sam Lamott's "Some Assembly Required." Join us! Read More...

Published Thu, Mar 03 2012 11:51 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Books, book club, Motherlode Book Club, Anne Lamott
'A Wrinkle in Time' Turns 50

I loved Meg Murry from "A Wrinkle in Time." But I loved Madeleine L'Engle, who let Meg transcend generations and genres, even more. Read More...

Published Tue, Jan 01 2012 3:56 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, children's books, Books, A Wrinkle in Time, Madeleine L'Engle
Children's Book Awards Announced

The American Library Association announced the winners of the Newbery and Caldecott medals on Monday. Read More...

Published Mon, Jan 01 2012 1:12 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, children's books, Books, Reading
Why Books Are Better than e-Books for Children

An expert in childhood literacy suggests that when we read with our kids from e-readers, we may be be impeding their ability to learn. Read More...

Published Wed, Dec 12 2011 8:43 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Technology, Books, iPad, Reading
Are Fairy Tales Really for Children?

Do you read the original versions of fairy tales to your kids, or do you go for something with a little less bite? Read More...

Published Mon, Nov 11 2011 1:01 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, children's books, Books, Reading, fairy tales
Book Shopping for the Holidays

What books are on your holiday shopping list for the little ones and young adults in your life? Read More...

Published Mon, Nov 11 2011 6:21 PM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Holidays, children's picture books, KJ Dell'Antonia, children's books, Books, holiday gifts
Putting Down the iPad So My Kids Can See Me Read

In the name of encouraging my kids to read, I dumped my iPad Kindle app and picked up some actual books. Read More...

Published Wed, Oct 10 2011 9:43 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, Technology, KJ Dell'Antonia, Books, Reading
Why So Few Gay Characters in Teen Fiction?

Where are all the gay vampires, werewolves, witches and just plain ordinary kids-in-a-story (as opposed to kids-with-a-story)? Read More...

Published Wed, Oct 10 2011 5:24 AM by Motherlode

Filed under: Uncategorized, gay teens, gay kids, Books, young adult fiction, sexuality