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Some of the earliest silent movies were adaptations of famous stories that would have been well-known to audiences of the time. With the advent of animation came even more opportunities to adapt beloved stories in a new format.      [Read more...](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/the-books-that-inspired-disney-part-1) --- ## [Judy Blume's Most Banned Books](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/judy-blumes-most-banned-books) By [Adrienne Rivera](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/author/adrienne-rivera). May 21, 2023. 4:30 AM. Topics: [Children's Books](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/childrens-books), [American Literature](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/american-literature) [![](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/hubfs/AreYouThereGod-1.jpg)](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/judy-blumes-most-banned-books) With a career spanning over fifty years, [Judy Blume](https://www.bookstellyouwhy.com/advSearchResults.php?action=search&fromForm=1&category_id=&authorField=judy+blume&titleField=&publisherField=&keywordsField=&dp1=&dp2=&priceStart=&priceEnd=&orderBy=mostrecent&recordsLength=25&firstEd=&signed=&jacket=) is a force in [children's fiction](https://www.bookstellyouwhy.com/advSearchResults.php?action=browse&category_id=761). Her earnest portrayals of life for teens and pre-teens have made her one of the most beloved authors writing today. Her books continue to be reprinted and updated as even those written decades ago resonate for children today. However, her dedication to portraying real issues pre-teens and teens face has often led to her books being banned. Judy Blume is consistently placed on lists of most banned writers. Join us today as we take a look at some of Judy Blume's best and most banned novels for children.      [Read more...](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/judy-blumes-most-banned-books) --- ## [Newbery Winning Authors Series: Charles J. Finger](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/newbery-winning-authors-series-charles-j.-finger) By [Adrienne Rivera](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/author/adrienne-rivera). Apr 12, 2023. 8:42 AM. Topics: [Children's Books](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/childrens-books), [Newbery Award](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/newbery-award) [![](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/hubfs/Talesfromsilverlands.png)](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/newbery-winning-authors-series-charles-j.-finger) Each year, The Newbery Medal is awarded to a book representing the best storytelling for children in the field. The 1925 prize was awarded to an author who based his works on world travels, and who devoted his career to promoting a love of literature to children through his book and adults through his journalism and work with literary magazines. He made such an impact on literature that there is a park named for him in his home state of Arkansas. Join us today as we take a closer look at children's adventure writer (among other things), Charles J. Finger in the 1925 edition of our Newbery Winning Author's series:        [Read more...](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/newbery-winning-authors-series-charles-j.-finger) --- ## [Caldecott Winning Illustrators Series: Brian Selznick](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/caldecott-winning-illustrators-series-brian-selznick) By [Adrienne Rivera](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/author/adrienne-rivera). Apr 6, 2023. 10:07 AM. Topics: [Caldecott Medal](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/caldecott-medal), [Children's Books](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/childrens-books) [![](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/hubfs/hugo%20cabret.jpg)](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/caldecott-winning-illustrators-series-brian-selznick) The Caldecott Medal is awarded annually to the illustrator whose work published in the previous year represents the best children's book illustration. The book written and illustrated by the 2008 winner certainly proved himself worthy of the award with a fantastic story, beautiful illustrations, and no small amount of innovation. Brian Selznick's The Invention of Hugo Cabret combines conventions of novels, graphic novels, children's books, flip books, and the set design of early cinema to craft a book that captures the imagination regardless of age. Join us today as we take a closer look at Selznick's career in the 2008 edition of our Caldecott Winning Illustrators Series:        [Read more...](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/caldecott-winning-illustrators-series-brian-selznick) --- ## [Remembering Children's Book Author Patricia MacLachlan](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/remembering-childrens-book-author-patricia-maclachlan) By [Adrienne Rivera](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/author/adrienne-rivera). Mar 9, 2023. 10:07 AM. Topics: [Children's Books](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/childrens-books), [Movie Tie-Ins](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/movie-tie-ins) [![](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/hubfs/Sarah_plain_tall_1st_ed_rare.jpg)](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/remembering-childrens-book-author-patricia-maclachlan) Beloved children's book author Patricia MacLauchlan passed away at her Massachusetts home on March 21, 2022, at 84. Mac Lachlan was born in Wyoming and moved to Minnesota when she was five for her father’s job as a philosophy professor. She attended elementary school and high school in Connecticut after the family relocated again.      [Read more...](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/remembering-childrens-book-author-patricia-maclachlan) --- ## [Caldecott Winning Illustrators Series: David Wiesner](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/caldecott-winning-illustrators-series-david-wiesner) By [Adrienne Rivera](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/author/adrienne-rivera). Feb 23, 2023. 10:07 AM. Topics: [Caldecott Medal](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/caldecott-medal), [Children's Books](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/childrens-books) [![](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/hubfs/flotsam%20david%20wiesner.jpg)](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/caldecott-winning-illustrators-series-david-wiesner) The [Caldecott Medal](https://www.bookstellyouwhy.com/searchResults.php?category_id=927&action=browse&orderBy=mostrecent) is awarded annually to the children’s book whose illustrations represent the best work being produced in the field of children’s book illustration. This honor is the highest award in the nation for children’s illustrators, for which even a nomination is considered a remarkable achievement. Throughout the years, most illustrators have only won one award, with several winning two. However, only two illustrators, since the conception of the award, have won the medal three times. Those two artists are [Marcia Brown](https://www.bookstellyouwhy.com/advSearchResults.php?action=search&fromForm=1&category_id=&authorField=&titleField=&publisherField=&keywordsField=marcia+brown&dp1=&dp2=&priceStart=&priceEnd=&orderBy=mostrecent&recordsLength=25&firstEd=&signed=&jacket=), and today’s subject of our Caldecott Winning Illustrators series: David Wiesner.      [Read more...](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/caldecott-winning-illustrators-series-david-wiesner) --- ## [Newbery Award Winning Authors Series: Hugh Lofting](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/newbery-award-winning-authors-series-hugh-lofting) By [Adrienne Rivera](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/author/adrienne-rivera). Feb 14, 2023. 10:07 AM. Topics: [Children's Books](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/childrens-books), [American Literature](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/american-literature), [Newbery Award](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/newbery-award) [![](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/hubfs/Voyages_of_Doctor_Dolittle%20(1).jpg)](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/newbery-award-winning-authors-series-hugh-lofting) [The John Newbery Medal](https://www.bookstellyouwhy.com/searchResults.php?category_id=905&action=browse&orderBy=relevance)was given in 1922 to honor books by American authors that represent the best contributions to children’s literature the previous year. It is the highest honor for children’s authors in the United States. Each year, there are many books to choose from, as all age categories, from picture books to young adult, qualify. Today in our Newbery Medal Winning Authors series, we take a look at the 1923 winner, Hugh Lofting, creator of the beloved Dr. Dolittle:        [Read more...](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/newbery-award-winning-authors-series-hugh-lofting) --- ## [Caldecott Winning Illustrators Series: Mary Azarian](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/caldecott-winning-illustrators-series-mary-azarian) By [Adrienne Rivera](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/author/adrienne-rivera). Feb 2, 2023. 10:07 AM. Topics: [Caldecott Medal](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/caldecott-medal), [Children's Books](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/childrens-books) [![](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/hubfs/CM_SnowflakeBentleyA.jpg)](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/caldecott-winning-illustrators-series-mary-azarian) Each year the Caldecott Medal is awarded to a children's book illustrator whose work exemplifies the best in art being produced in the business. 1999's winner, Mary Azarian, is known for her colorful woodcut illustrations and makes her living as a local artisan in her Vermont community in addition to the over fifty books she has illustrated throughout her career. Let's take a closer look at the work of Mary Azarian in this edition of our Caldecott Winning Illustrators Series:      [Read more...](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/caldecott-winning-illustrators-series-mary-azarian) --- ## [Caldecott Winning Illustrators Series: Eric Rohmann](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/caldecott-winning-illustrators-series-eric-rohmann) By [Adrienne Rivera](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/author/adrienne-rivera). Jan 26, 2023. 10:07 AM. Topics: [Caldecott Medal](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/caldecott-medal), [Children's Books](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/topic/childrens-books) [![](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/hubfs/my%20friend%20rabbit%202.jpg)](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/caldecott-winning-illustrators-series-eric-rohmann)  Today's Caldecott winning author has the unique distinction of being given the Caldecott medal and a Caldecott Honor for two books with vastly different styles. The Caldecott medal is given annually to children's book artists who represent some of the best art being created for children that year. Books with a wide variety of styles created in a wide variety of mediums have been honored throughout the years, but to find this dichotomy existing within the body of work of one illustrator is particularly exciting. Join us today as we take a closer look at 2003 Caldecott winner Eric Rohmann, master of both highly detailed, realistic oil painting, and silly cartoon-style prints:      [Read more...](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/caldecott-winning-illustrators-series-eric-rohmann) --- ## [Top Books by State: Virginia](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/top-books-by-state-virginia) By [Adrienne Rivera](https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/author/adrienne-rivera). Jan 24, 2023. 10:07 AM. 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