Sunday, December 30, 2018

Judy Moody

Megan McDonald author of the Judy Moody and Stink series, talks about her inspiration, growing up with older sisters and what she read as a kid.

http://www.scholastic.com/teacher/videos/teacher-videos.htm#3193530819001/14107556001


Saturday, December 29, 2018

Geronimo Stilton series

Geronimo Stilton is a nervous, mild-mannered mouse who would like nothing better than to live a quiet life, but he keeps getting involved in far-away adventures with his sister Thea and their friends.  Check out this fun series!

http://www.scholastic.com/teacher/videos/teacher-videos.htm#3286128580001/2079655925001


Meet Melanie Watt

Meet award-winning author-illustrator Melanie Watt, creator of the Scaredy Squirrel series!


Discover the Black Lagoon Series!

Let's listen to author Mike Thaler read his story The Teacher from the Black Lagoon - Don't forget to check out his other books in that series!

http://www.scholastic.com/teacher/videos/teacher-videos.htm#3190980604001/11860993001


Meet Tedd Arnold

Author and illustrator of the Fly Guy series, Tedd Arnold describes for us his writing process!


Let's meet Jonathan London

Author and illustrator Jonathan London talks about his Froggy series and shows us how a Froggy book is made!

http://www.scholastic.com/teacher/videos/teacher-videos.htm#3197890782001/69510244001


Monday, November 19, 2018

I Survived Series

Meet Lauren Tarshis, the New York Times bestselling author of the popular I Survived series! The I Survived series tells stories of young people and their strength in the midst of unimaginable disasters.



Sunday, August 12, 2018

Meet Jan Brett

Author and illustrator Jan Brett teaches us how to draw a chick!


Captain Awesome

Eight year-old Eugene McGillicudy is on a mission to protect the universe from "bad guys" like Queen StinkyPants, Dr. Spinach and Mister Drools. Good thing he’s Captain Awesome!


Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes

Pete the Cat and his friends are baking cupcakes for a cupcake party. But oh, no! Some of the cupcakes have gone missing! Who could have taken them? In this latest Pete the Cat picture book adventure, Pete and the gang solve the mystery of the missing cupcakes and learn that it’s cool to be kind.


Meet Robert Munsch

The author of almost sixty books for children began his writing career at a daycare, telling his stories over and over to kids. Let's meet him!


Berenstain Bears 50th anniversary

Mike and Jan Berenstain share how the Berenstain Bears Nothing Ever Happens in the South Pole came to life.


Meet Eric Carle

Here Eric Carle gives us a glimpse into his unique and extraordinary collage technique of illustration, leaving us with a very beautiful image to celebrate the Very Hungry Caterpillar's 45th birthday!


Meet Marc Brown

Let's watch Marc Brown draw his famous character Arthur!  Check out the Arthur books at E BRO...


Meet Jeff Kinney

Diary of a Wimpy Kid author Jeff Kinney shares his advice and top tips about how to become an author. https://www.nbclearn.com/writers-speak-to-kids/cuecard/60817



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Meet Mo Willems

The author and illustrator of Elephant and Piggie and, of course, that famous pigeon - let's meet Mo Willems!


Meet Doreen Cronin

Doreen Cronin, author of "Click Clack Moo: Cows That Type" and "The Trouble with Chickens," discusses how she creates characters, her writing process, and how to tackle writer's block. 

http://www.nbclearn.com/writers-speak-to-kids/cuecard/60814


Meet Peter Brown

Peter Brown, author and illustrator of "The Curious Garden" and "Children Make Terrible Pets," discusses how he creates characters and how illustrations help him tell his stories. 

http://www.nbclearn.com/writers-speak-to-kids/cuecard/60811



Meet Judy Schachner

Judy Schachner, author of the "Skippyjon Jones" series, discusses her writing process, what she likes best about writing, and her advice for young writers.

http://www.nbclearn.com/writers-speak-to-kids/cuecard/60874


Meet Nick Bruel

Nick Bruel, author and illustrator of the "Bad Kitty" series, discusses how he knew he wanted to be a writer and what he likes best about writing picture books.

http://www.nbclearn.com/writers-speak-to-kids/cuecard/62019




Norman Bridwell

Norman Bridwell, the creator of Clifford the Big Red Dog discusses his beloved character.


Magic Tree House series

In 1992, a chapter book series launched and instantly sparked a love of reading in children. The Magic Tree House series, by Mary Pope Osborne, has sold over 134 million books and has had a significant impact on the way children around the world learn to read. Let's meet the author!