The most recent programs for the Children's Books Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=84 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Mon, 20 May 2013 12:38:25 GMT Ann Parr talked about her book for children ages 9-12, [Gordon Parks: No Excuses], published by Pelican Publishing Company. At this book launch she celebrated the life of Gordon Parks, who died the previous Tuesday, March 7, 2006, at the age of 93. She described how Gordon Parks overcame the obstacles of poverty and racism to become the first black photographer for [Life] magazine. He was also a filmmaker, novelist, musician, artist, and poet. She said his success was due to his confidence, courage and compassion. During the presentation Ms. Parr read a portion of the book while showing both the illustrations and the photography of Gordon Parks. She also answered questions from members of the audience. Charles McAfee, a friend of Gordon Parks, also made comments. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191761-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191761-1 Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Adler talked about his latest "Picture Book" biography for young people, [B. Franklin, Printer], published by Holiday House. He said that as a "true Renaissance man" Benjamin Franklin was a printer, writer, scientist, inventor, politician and public servant. The author described Franklin's writing, inventions, scientific experiments and his personal relationships. Mr. Adler also explained to the students his personal reasons for becoming a writer. A question and answer period followed the presentation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167565-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167565-1 Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Crown talked about her book for children, [Duck for President]. The book features a duck who works his way up to farmer, governor, and eventually president. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187050-12 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187050-12 Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Stacia Deutsch spoke to an audience of school children about her book, [Blast to the Past: Lincoln's Legacy], published by Simon and Schuster, about a modern-day class of elementary school children who traveled back in time to help President Lincoln make the decision to free the slaves. The book was the first in the [Blast to the Past] series which co-authored by Rhody Cohon. Following her remarks she answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185614-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/185614-1 Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Schanzer was interviewed about her book [George vs. George: The Revolutionary War as Seen by Both Sides], published by National Geographic Library. This 64-page book is intended for grades 3-6. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184556-23 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/184556-23 Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Sis talked about the book he wrote and illustrated [The Train of States], published by Greenwillow. The book aims to educate children on a number of topics including U.S. geography and history. Mr. Sis spoke about the process of writing the book and how the book has been shaped by his experiences as an immigrant in the U.S. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183877-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183877-1 Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Author Walter Dean Myers and his son, illustrator Christopher Myers, discussed the dynamics of their working relationship and their approach to creating books for young audiences. After the discussion, father and son answer questions from members of the audience. Walter Dean Myers is the author of several children's books, including [Monster; The Dream Bearer]; and [BAD BOY: A Memoir]. Christopher Myers began his children's book career doing research to help his father, and went on to illustrate his father's book [Shadow of the Red Moon]. They have collaborated on other books, including the prize-winning [Harlem]. Christopher Myers is the author of other books, including [Black Cat]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183347-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/183347-1 Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Mattie Stepanek, the 11-year-old author of [HeartSongs], a collection of poems published by VSP Books in July 2001, was interviewed. He also read excerpts from his book at the Children's National Medical Center in Washington, DC where he is undergoing treatment for a rare form of muscular dystrophy. After the reading Ms. Barnes was interviewed about the publishing of Mattie's book. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165600-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165600-1 Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Mrs. Cheney talked about her book, [A is For Abigail: An Almanac of Amazing American Women], published by Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing. An alphabetic book intended for children, [A is for Abigail] tells the stories of famous women in American history. The audience included about 100 students from Rose Avenue Elementary School. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180047-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180047-1 Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Raymer talked about the latest book in the "American Girls Collection", [Welcome to Kaya's World - 1764], published by Pleasant Company. The book describes the culture and experiences of Kaya, a fictional young Nez Perce girl from the 18th century. The heritage of the Nez Perce tribe, presently located in the Pacific Northwest, is presented through photographs, illustrations, and anecdotes. The narrative includes such topics as the methods for manufacturing clothing, games the children played, and the various ceremonies of the tribe. Ms. Raymer brought a number of replicas of Native American artifacts for demonstration and discussion purposes. She was joined by Kathy Borkowski, a research historian with the Pleasant Company. Following her presentation, Ms. Raymer responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179324-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179324-1 Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Heiligman talked about her book, [High Hopes: A Photobiography of John F. Kennedy], published by National Geographic. The book profiles the thirty-fifth president of the United States using photographs, text, and President Kennedy's own words. The book traces President Kennedy's life from his boyhood through his Harvard education, his service in the Navy, and his years in the White House. Significant events that occurred during the Kennedy administration are also documented, including the Bay of Pigs invasion and the Cuban missile crisis. Ms. Heiligman also discussed being an author with the audience of children and answered their questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179255-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/179255-1 Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT The James Madison Book Award is given each July to the book that best represents excellence in bringing knowledge and understanding of American history to children in elementary and middle-school. It is made possible by a gift from Lynne Cheney, who has donated a portion of the proceeds from her book [America: A Patriotic Primer], to underwrite the $10, 000 award. The award is named after James Madison, the fourth president of the United States, who loved books from the time he was a child and who changed history with the knowledge he gained from reading. Mrs. Cheney talked about the books that received silver awards as well as the book that received the first gold award to a group of elementary school students from the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington. Author Peter Busby and illustrator David Craig received the first award for their book, [First to Fly: How Wilbur and Orville Wright Invented the Airplane], published by Crown Books for Young Readers. They answered questions from the students while standing in the shadow of the original Wright brothers 1903 Flyer that first flew on December 17, 1903. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177348-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/177348-1 Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Author and educator Esme Codell talked about her latest book, [How to Get Your Child to Love Reading: For Ravenous and Reluctant Readers Alike], published by Algonquin Books. The five-hundred-page volume provides ideas, projects, and activities that have been tested and proven effective with children from birth through eighth grade. The book also suggests appropriate books that reinforce knowledge in areas such as science, math, cooking, music, sports, history, biography, and fiction. Ms. Codell discussed her reasons for writing the book, detailed her philosophies about reading, demonstrated reading techniques, and recommended books on a variety of topics. She also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178158-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178158-1 Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Yoder discusses her biography, [George Washington, the Writer,] with students. Saying that George Washington kept journals and diaries, wrote letters, prepared speeches, and official documents throughout his life. Ms. Yoder has selected writings that range from personal and familial to national in focus. Presented chronologically, the documents begin with a journal entry written at age sixteen and end with his last diary entry written the day before he died. She wrote introductions for each document that provide the historical, personal and political context in which it was written. Period engravings, etchings and portraits illustrate the volume. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162042-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/162042-1 Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Panchyk discussed his book, [World War II for Kids: A History with 21 Activities], published by Chicago Review Press. The book describes the origins and history of World War II, from Hitler's rise to power in 1933 to the surrender of the Japanese in 1945. The author said it includes interviews with participants, excerpts from actual letters written to and from American and German troops, and personal anecdotes from Holocaust survivors. He described the 21 activities included with the book that illustrate for youth how it felt to live during the period. During his presentation, Mr. Panchyk explained his process for writing the book, read excerpts from documents from the time, and engaged in activities with young people from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155067-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/155067-1 Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Barbara Harrison joined Alma Powell, wife of Secretary of State Colin Powell, in a conversation about her latest children's book, [America's Promise], published by HarperCollins. In addition to discussing her book, Mrs. Powell talked about the America's Promise organization and the five promises at the heart of its mission -- caring adults, safe places, a healthy start, marketable skills, and opportunities to serve -- to inspire all to make America a better place for our children. Mrs. Powell is donating all of her royalties for this book to America's Promise -- The Alliance for Youth. She also shared anecdotes about growing up in Alabama, her family and her life as a military wife and answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176727-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176727-1 Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT The National Endowment for the Humanities issued a new list of recommended books for young readers (K-12) on the theme of "courage" as part of the Endowment's We the People initiative. Mrs. Cheney and Mr. Cole announced the first "We the People Bookshelf" to a group of local schoolchildren at the Vice President's Residence. They talked about the importance of reading good books and learning more about our history with the students. Mrs. Cheney also discussed with the students stories from [Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass], and a poem by Langston Hughes, titles on the new list. The following titles appear on the 2003 "We the People Bookshelf." Grades K - 3 : [The Cabin Faced Wes]t by Jean Fritz, [Anansi the Spider] by Gerald McDermott, [Sylvester and the Magic Pebble] by William Steig. Grades 4 - 6 : [The Dream Keeper and Other Poems] by Langston Hughes, [The Matchlock Gun] by Walter D. Edmonds, [Little House on the Prairi]e by Laura Ingalls Wilder, [My Side of the Mountain] by Jean Craighead George. Grades 7 - 8: [Johnny Tremain] by Esther Forbes, [Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglas]s by Frederick Douglass, [The Hobbi]t by J.R.R. Tolkien. Grades 9 - 12: [The Red Badge of Courage] by Stephen Crane, [Invisible Ma]n by Ralph Ellison, [Profiles in Courage] by John F. Kennedy, [Adventures of Huckleberry Finn] by Mark Twain, [To Kill a Mockingbird] by Harper Lee. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176879-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176879-1 Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Ellen Trachtenberg discussed her book [The Best Children's Literature: A Parent's Guide], from Mars Publishing. Ms. Trachtenberg said she sorted through more than three thousand historical fiction, chapter and series books, and classic and modern tales to produce a guide to children's literature for every age group. The book has eight hundred titles and provides developmentally appropriate recommendations to help parents, caregivers and educators find books that are suitable for particular skills and levels of interest. She talked about interviewing parents and children about their favorite books, author profiles and guidelines on developing children's love of reading. After her presentation, Ms. Trachtenberg answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167422-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167422-1 Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Kay Winters discusses her latest book for children [Abe Lincoln: The Boy Who Loved Books], published by Simon and Schuster. The picture book biography of the 16th president focuses on his education and his love of reading. It traces Abraham Lincoln's life from the one-room cabin where he was born to his career as a self-taught lawyer and politician. Dressed in a period costume, Mrs. Winters makes a presentation that includes a slide show and directed activities with the students. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170483-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170483-1 Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Mrs. Farris, older sister of the slain civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., reads from her book [My Brother Martin], published by Simon and Schuster. The book is intended for young readers who may view Dr. King as a larger than life icon. Mrs. Farris informs the children in the audience that before he became a world-famous civil rights activist, Martin Luther King, Jr., called "ML" by the family, was a little boy who played practical jokes and made friends with children of all races. But growing up in the segregated South of the 1920s taught "ML" that white children and black children were not supposed to play together. Mrs. Farris' book focuses on a key moment in their childhood in Atlanta when "ML" realized his calling in life. Mrs. Farris answers questions from the audience after her reading. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165938-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/165938-1 Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Madeleine Comora discussed the book she co-authored with Deborah Chandra, [George Washington's Teeth], published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. Through the use of rhyming verses, the book describes the founding father's dental problems. In the book, the co-authors note that by the time Washington was elected president, he had only two teeth left. An annotated timeline at the end of the book includes factual quotes regarding his teeth from Washington's letters and diaries, reproduced paintings set at various times during his "dental infirmity" and photographs of a pair of his dentures made from gold and carved hippopotamus ivory. Contrary to legend, Ms. Comora reveals, Washington never had wooden teeth. Following her remarks, Ms. Comora answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175969-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/175969-1 Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Governor Keating and Mr. Wimmer read and discussed their picture book biography of Oklahoma native Will Rogers. The book, published by Harcourt, follows Rogers from his childhood in Indian Territory and through his careers as a cowboy, an entertainer, and a newspaper columnist. Known for his wise and witty sayings, Will Rogers is quoted throughout the book. The author and illustrator shared the stage with various portraits of Will Rogers, and a Power Point presentation of the book's illustrations was shown during the reading. After the auditorium presentation, Governor Keating and Mr. Wimmer joined 5th grade students in a classroom for a brief question and answer period. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173005-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/173005-1 Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Mrs. Szablya and Ms. Anderson discussed their book [The Fall of the Red Star], published by Boyds Mills Press. Told from the point of view of fourteen-year-old Stephen Kovary and his family, the book recounts the 1956 revolt of the Hungarians against the Soviets. The story is based on the true-life adventures of Mrs. Szablya's family. The events involving Stephen's sister Maria, a university student who delivered her baby at the time of the Revolution, parallel Ms. Szablya's life. The authors were joined by Ms. Szablya's husband, John, in discussing the couple's own experiences escaping Hungary. A question and answer period followed the presentation http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170885-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170885-1 Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Fleischman discussed his book [Phineas Gage: A Gruesome but True Story about Brain Science], published by Houghton Mifflin Company. In 1848, Phineas Gage, a railroad construction foreman, was blasting rock near Cavendish, Vermont. An accidental explosion caused a thirteen-pound iron rod to shoot through his brain. The iron rod entered below his left cheekbone and exited through the front of his skull. At the time, Gage seemed to completely recover from his mishap. He could walk, talk and work but his personality and demeanor seemed changed. Gage lived another eleven years and his story has become a textbook case in brain science. Photographs, drawings, a resource listing and an index help document the narrative. A question and answer period followed Mr. Fleischman's remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171748-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171748-1 Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Walker discussed her book for young adults [Fossil Fish Found Alive: Discovering the Coelacanth], published by Carolrhoda Books. Based on information from published sources and private interviews with research scientists, the book describes the rediscovery of the coelacanth, a fish previously believed to be extinct for 70 million years. Ms. Walker's account covers the coelacanth's appearance in 1938 in a fisherman's net, to specimens found within the last five years that have extended its range from Africa to Indonesia. Ms. Walker outlines research findings on what is known about coelacanth behavior and anatomy. The information is supported by color photographs and diagrams of the coelacanth. A question and answer period followed Ms. Walker's presentation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172360-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172360-1 Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Pyatt and Ms. Cackley talked about books that can help children and parents come to terms with the legacy of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Some of the books discussed on this program include Maira Kalman's [Fireboat: The Heroic Adventures of the John J. Harvey], published by Putnam Publishing Group; Mary Pope Osborne's [New York's Bravest], published by Knopf; Robin Goodman and Andrea Henderson Fahnestock's [The Day Our World Changed: Children's Art of 9/11], published by Harry N. Abrams; and Mitch Frank's [Understanding September 11: Answering Questions about the Attacks on America], published by Viking Children's Books. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172362-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/172362-1 Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Harness talked with students about the process of writing and illustrating a children's book because she is both the writer and illustrator of all her books. She talked about her book, [Young Teddy Roosevelt], published by National Geographic Society, and about the early life of Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., from birth until he became the 26th president of the United States. Ms. Harness answered questions from a student audience at the beginning and at the end of the program. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164453-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164453-1 Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Seeger talked about his new book, [Pete Seeger's Storytelling Book], published by Harcourt. He was joined by musician David Bernz and his co-author, Paul DuBois Jacobs, whose grandfather collaborated with Pete Seeger on a number of songs. The book includes stories based on American history, legends, and songs, as well as some of Pete Seeger's own family stories. Pete Seeger, Paul DuBois Jacobs and David Bernz told stories from the book and led the audience in a sing-along. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167568-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167568-1 Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Beller discussed her book [Billy Reb and Johnny Yank: Soldiering in the Civil War], published by Twenty-first Century Books. Incorporating firsthand accounts from the diaries of two young soldiers, the book describes the average soldier's life in the military during the Civil War. The contributions of blacks, women and Native Americans to the war effort are also addressed. Black and white photographs, sketches and a Civil War chronology and map are included in the book. Ms. Beller shared photographs and artifacts from the period during her presentation, and she answered some questions from the audience afterwards. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170757-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170757-1 Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Mattie Stepanek read from his new book [Hope Through Heartsongs], published by Hyperion. A question and answer period followed the reading. Mattie Stepanek, age 11, has been writing poetry since he was three. He is the author of two other books, [Heartsongs] and [Journey Through Heartsongs.] In 2002, Mattie, who lives with a rare form of muscular dystrophy, became the national ambassador for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. After his presentation, he answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170824-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170824-1 Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Mrs. Cheney spoke at an event marking the publication of her new children's book, [America: A Patriotic Primer.] The book is a history of the United States told through the stories of twenty-six people and ideas, one for each letter of the alphabet. In addition to Mrs. Cheney's remarks, live interviews with her publisher and illustrator were shown. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170458-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170458-1 Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Eric Velasquez talked about boxer Muhammad Ali, from his childhood in Louisville, Kentucky, to his boxing career, his conversion to Islam and opposition to the war in Vietnam and finally to his battle with Parkinson's Syndrome in his later years. Mr. Velasquez also outlines the process of illustrating books for young adults. A slide show was included in his presentation. He answered questions from the students. Timothy Travaglini was the editor of [Champion] and read excerpts from the book. Eric Velasquez is the illustrator for [Champion: The Story of Muhammad Ali.], published by Walker and Company. [Champion] was written by Jim Haskins. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170258-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170258-1 Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Ferris instructed students on the process of writing biographies. Ms. Ferris is the author of ten biographies for children and young adults. She discusses the development of a book from idea and research-- through writing and revision-- to the finished product. A slide show and a question and answer period followed Ms. Ferris' remarks. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170088-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/170088-1 Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Stewart discussed two books: [Deng Xiaoping: Leader in a Changing China] and [The 14th Dalai Lama], published by Lerner Publications Company. She showed slides from her research trips to China and Tibet and discusses the lives of the two men: Deng Xiaoping and the Dalai Lama. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169917-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169917-1 Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Nathan discusses [Yankee Doodle Gals: Women Pilots of World War II], published by the National Geographic Society. The book tells the story of the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) who flew during World War II. They weren't allowed to fly in combat, but they contributed to the war effort in other ways -- doing test flights on repaired planes, playing the part of enemy pilots in training exercises, and towing targets through the sky to help ground troops with target practice. Ms. Nathan interviewed a number of former pilots while researching the book. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169833-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169833-1 Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Brown talks about her book, [Welcome to Kit's World - 1934.] The book is a nonfiction companion to a series of historical novels about a girl named Kit Kittredge, who is one of the characters in the American Girls Collection published by the Pleasant Company. The books about Kit are set in 1930s America. [Welcome to Kit's World - 1934] describes how people lived during the Great Depression -- the clothes they war, the games they played, the hardships they endured. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169765-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169765-1 Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Smith talks to students about his book [If the World Were a Village,] published by Kids Can Press. Since it's difficult to grasp the living conditions of the world's 6 billion people, Mr. Smith explains the statistics by describing what the world would look like as a village of 100 people. In this world, 60 people are always hungry, 31 go to school, 24 have a television, 22 speak a Chinese dialect, 20 earn less than a dollar a day. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169602-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169602-1 Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Rumford talked with seventh graders about his book [Traveling Man: The Journey of Ibn Battuta, 1325-1354], published Houghton Mifflin. Ibn Battuta was a 14th century explorer during a time when the world was generally believed to be flat. Born in Morocco and raised as a scholar, Ibn Battuta began his nomadic lifestyle at the age of twenty-one. Beginning in Tangier, he traveled to Morocco, China, Russia, Tanzania, and many other places on a trip that took more than thirty years and totaled 75,000 miles. Mr. Rumford retold Ibn Battuta's story in words, pictures and ancient Arab maps. The book is based on Battuta's actual reports to a Moroccan court secretary and Mr. Rumford's research about the languages, maps and the manner of travel during the era. Mr. Rumford also shared anecdotes on his first experiences writing and illustrating books for young people. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169294-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169294-1 Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169421-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169421-1 Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Former astronaut Mae Jemison talked about her autobiography written for young readers, [Find Where the Wind Goes: Moments From My Life,] published by Scholastic Press. Dr. Jemison, the first woman of color to travel into space, announced in kindergarten that she wanted to be a scientist. After attending Cornell Medical School in New York, she went to Sierra Leone to serve as Area Peace Corps Medical Officer for two and a half years. Returning to the United States to work as a doctor in Los Angeles, Dr. Jemison applied to NASA. In September 1992, she realized her dream to be an astronaut and served for six years. The book recounts her experiences, including her family life and the biases she encountered in pursuing her goals. After reading excerpts from her memoir, Dr. Jemison answered questions from the students. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169292-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169292-1 Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169252-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169252-1 Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT At the Park Slope Branch of the Brooklyn Public Library Mr. Freedman talked about his book, [In the Days of the Vaqueros: America's First True Cowboys], published by Clarion Books. He explained that the original cowboys were Native American vaqueros conscripted by Spanish conquistadors in the 1700s to manage their herds of cattle on the Mexican plains. In the 19th century, the vaqueros taught techniques such as cow herding and taming wild horses to the settlers who populated the western United States. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169170-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169170-1 Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Brown talked about his nonfiction books for children. His most recent book is [A Voice from the Wilderness: Anna Howard Shaw] about suffragette Anna Howard Shaw, published by Houghton Mifflin. His earlier books include [Uncommon Traveler,] about early female explorer Mary Kingsley, and [One Giant Leap,] about astronaut Neil Armstrong. After discussing his books, Mr. Brown answered questions from members of the audience, students at Martin Avenue School. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169047-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169047-1 Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Following remarks by Rep. Jackson-Lee, the author-illustrator team talked about their biography, [Satchel Paige], published by Simon and Schuster. They described Paige's life and his career, including his being the first African-American pitcher to play major league baseball and the first African-American inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. After their presentation they answered questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168913-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168913-1 Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168771-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168771-1 Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Bart discussed her picture book, [A Tale of Two Teddies,] with first grade students and their teddy bears. Based on historical fact, the book outlines the conflicting stories of two teddy bears that were created in New York and in Germany at approximately the same time. In the book, both bears claim to be the very first, and state their respective cases to the reader, who is then invited to decide which one should hold the title of "The First Teddy Bear." The book was published to commemorate the centennial anniversary of the creation of the teddy bear. Ms. Bart also explained the process involved in writing and illustrating the book. The book is published by Portfolio Press. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168291-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168291-1 Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Carbone talked about her children's book, [Storm Warriors], published by Knopf Books for Young Readers, with an audience of sixth-graders from Hardy School. The 'Storm Warriors' were the only all-African-American crew from the U.S. Life Saving Service in the late 1800s. The U.S. Life Saving Service joined with the Revenue Cutter Service in 1915 to become the U.S. Coast Guard. The author compared the techniques that were used by the crew to rescue ships in distress with the techniques that are used by the Coast Guard today. She also told stories of other rescues that she discovered while doing research for the book, and discussed the medal that was awarded to the crew 100 years later. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167138-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167138-1 Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Author and illustrator Ray talked about her biography, [Hokusai: The Man Who Painted a Mountain], published by Frances Foster Books, with third grade students from Albert Greenfield Elementary School. She told about the Japanese artist whose work influenced many French Impressionist painters. Hokusai produced over 30,000 works of art. The artist's famous woodcut, "The Great Wave off Kanagawa," is included in the book, and the endpapers feature reproduced drawings from Hokusai's sketchbooks. Ms. Ray also described the process of writing and illustrating children's books. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168289-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168289-1 Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT The association announced the winners of several awards for children's literature. David Wiesner won the Caldecott Medal for children's book illustration for his new interpretation of [The Three Little Pigs]. Linda Sue Park won the Newbery Medal for children's literature for [A Single Shard], an historical novel set in 12th-century Korea. Other awards announced during the ceremony include the Coretta Scott King Award, the Michael L. Printz Award, and the Robert F. Sibert Award. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168389-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168389-1 Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Bober talked about her book, [Countdown to Independence: A Revolution of Ideas in England and Her American Colonies: 1760-1776], published by Atheneum Books. The book focuses on the period beginning with the ascendance of George III to the throne of Great Britain and ending with the approval of the Declaration of Independence by the Continental Congress. She described the social and political developments in Britain and in the colonies that led to the revolution. The author reviewed her research methods for writing books that attempt to "portray history through the eyes of the people who lived it." She described her use of original sources such as letters, diaries, and speeches and answered questions from the seventh grade students. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167992-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167992-1 Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT