December 2, 2008
Wow. Check this out. Exactly what you were hoping for – another website with blog postings.
I was going to post about a...
Read More
My life in 8 words: "Well, I think I would have to say"
Related multimedia
Video
1 to 6 of 6-
1. Jon Scieszka: Off The Shelf18:0250791789001 -
2. Jon Scieszka: Spoonfuls of Stories02:1440408523001 -
3. Jon Scieszka: Trucktown02:2627805640001 -
4. Jon Scieszka: Talent00:3527794490001 -
5. Jon Scieszka: Truckery Rhymes01:2527796580001 -
6. Jon Scieszka: Best Quality00:2327772970001
See more multimedia
Trucksgiving will be released on September 07, 2010 in Hardcover, Trade Paperback
about 2 hours ago
SPHDZ Book #1 will be released on June 22, 2010 in Hardcover, eBook
about 2 hours ago
Dizzy Izzy will be released on June 08, 2010 in Trade Paperback, Library Binding
about 3 hours ago
Nov 17, 2009
Melvin's Valentine will be released on December 22, 2009 in Library Binding
Nov 14, 2009
Melvin's Valentine will be released on December 22, 2009 in Trade Paperback
Nov 14, 2009
News:
Robot Zot! has won an awardNov 05, 2009
Kat's Mystery Gift will be released on October 06, 2009 in Trade Paperback
Oct 06, 2009
Kat's Mystery Gift will be released on October 06, 2009 in Library Binding
Oct 06, 2009
Kat's Mystery Gift is now available in Trade Paperback, Library Binding
Oct 06, 2009
Robot Zot! is now available in Hardcover
Sep 22, 2009
Robot Zot! will be released on September 22, 2009 in Hardcover
Sep 22, 2009
Robot Zot! is now available in Hardcover
Sep 22, 2009
Sep 16, 2009
Truckery Rhymes will be released on August 25, 2009 in Hardcover
Aug 25, 2009
Truckery Rhymes is now available in Hardcover
Aug 25, 2009
Graphic Excerpt:
Snow Trucking!Aug 13, 2009
The Spooky Tire is now available in Trade Paperback
Aug 04, 2009
The Spooky Tire is now available in Library Binding
Aug 04, 2009
The Spooky Tire will be released on August 04, 2009 in Trade Paperback
Aug 04, 2009
The Spooky Tire will be released on August 04, 2009 in Library Binding
Aug 04, 2009
The Spooky Tire is now available in Trade Paperback, Library Binding
Aug 04, 2009
Author Appearances have been announced:
Find Jon Scieszka appearancesJul 14, 2009
Jun 27, 2009
Jun 27, 2009
Jun 27, 2009
Jun 27, 2009
Author Revealed Answer:
What is your biggest pet peeve?Apr 22, 2009
Author Revealed Answer:
What is your favorite occupation, when you’re not writing?Apr 22, 2009
Author Revealed Answer:
What trait is most noticeable about you?Apr 22, 2009
Author Revealed Answer:
Who is your favorite fictional hero?Apr 22, 2009
Author Revealed Answer:
Who is your favorite fictional villain?Apr 22, 2009
Author Revealed Answer:
If you could meet any historical character, who would it be and what would you say to him or her?Apr 22, 2009
Author Revealed Answer:
What’s your fantasy profession?Apr 22, 2009
Author Revealed Answer:
What 3 personal qualities are most important to you?Apr 22, 2009
Author Revealed Answer:
If you could eat only one thing for the rest of your days, what would it be?Apr 22, 2009
Author Revealed Answer:
What are your 5 favorite songs?Apr 22, 2009
Author Revealed Answer:
Who are your favorite authors?Apr 22, 2009
Author Revealed Answer:
What are your 5 favorite books of all time?Apr 22, 2009
Author Revealed Answer:
Is there a book you love to reread?Apr 22, 2009
Author Revealed Answer:
Do you have one sentence of advice for new writers?Apr 22, 2009
Author Revealed Answer:
What comment do you hear most often from your readers?Apr 22, 2009
Robot Zot! will be released on September 22, 2009 in Hardcover
Jan 22, 2009
Uh-Oh, Max is now available in Trade Paperback
Jan 06, 2009
Uh-Oh, Max is now available in Library Binding
Jan 06, 2009
Uh-Oh, Max will be released on January 06, 2009 in
Jan 06, 2009
Uh-Oh, Max is now available in
Jan 06, 2009
Uh-Oh, Max will be released on January 06, 2009 in
Jan 06, 2009
Uh-Oh, Max is now available in
Jan 06, 2009
The Spooky Tire will be released on August 04, 2009 in Trade Paperback
Dec 19, 2008
The Spooky Tire will be released on August 04, 2009 in Library Binding
Dec 19, 2008
Uh-Oh, Max will be released on January 06, 2009 in Trade Paperback
Dec 19, 2008
Uh-Oh, Max will be released on January 06, 2009 in Library Binding
Dec 19, 2008
Melvin Might? will be released on October 28, 2008 in Hardcover
Oct 28, 2008
Melvin Might? is now available in Hardcover
Oct 28, 2008
Melvin Might? will be released on October 28, 2008 in
Oct 28, 2008
Melvin Might? is now available in
Oct 28, 2008
Playtime in Trucktown will be released on September 30, 2008 in Trade Paperback
Sep 30, 2008
Playtime in Trucktown is now available in Trade Paperback
Sep 30, 2008
Snow Trucking! will be released on September 30, 2008 in Trade Paperback
Sep 30, 2008
Snow Trucking! is now available in Trade Paperback
Sep 30, 2008
Snow Trucking! will be released on September 30, 2008 in Library Binding
Sep 30, 2008
Snow Trucking! is now available in Library Binding
Sep 30, 2008
Snow Trucking! will be released on September 30, 2008 in
Sep 30, 2008
Snow Trucking! is now available in
Sep 30, 2008
Snow Trucking! will be released on September 30, 2008 in
Sep 30, 2008
Snow Trucking! is now available in
Sep 30, 2008
Playtime in Trucktown will be released on September 30, 2008 in
Sep 30, 2008
Playtime in Trucktown is now available in
Sep 30, 2008
A Messy Day in Trucktown will be released on June 03, 2008 in Trade Paperback
Jun 03, 2008
A Messy Day in Trucktown is now available in Trade Paperback
Jun 03, 2008
Pete's Party will be released on June 03, 2008 in Trade Paperback
Jun 03, 2008
Pete's Party is now available in Trade Paperback
Jun 03, 2008
Pete's Party will be released on June 03, 2008 in Library Binding
Jun 03, 2008
Pete's Party is now available in Library Binding
Jun 03, 2008
Zoom! Boom! Bully will be released on June 03, 2008 in Trade Paperback
Jun 03, 2008
Zoom! Boom! Bully is now available in Trade Paperback
Jun 03, 2008
Zoom! Boom! Bully will be released on June 03, 2008 in Library Binding
Jun 03, 2008
Zoom! Boom! Bully is now available in Library Binding
Jun 03, 2008
Zoom! Boom! Bully will be released on June 03, 2008 in
Jun 03, 2008
Zoom! Boom! Bully is now available in
Jun 03, 2008
A Messy Day in Trucktown will be released on June 03, 2008 in
Jun 03, 2008
A Messy Day in Trucktown is now available in
Jun 03, 2008
Pete's Party will be released on June 03, 2008 in
Jun 03, 2008
Pete's Party is now available in
Jun 03, 2008
Zoom! Boom! Bully will be released on June 03, 2008 in
Jun 03, 2008
Zoom! Boom! Bully is now available in
Jun 03, 2008
Pete's Party will be released on June 03, 2008 in
Jun 03, 2008
Pete's Party is now available in
Jun 03, 2008
Smash!Crash! will be released on January 08, 2008 in Hardcover
Jan 08, 2008
Smash!Crash! is now available in Hardcover
Jan 08, 2008
Smash!Crash! will be released on January 08, 2008 in
Jan 08, 2008
Smash!Crash! is now available in
Jan 08, 2008
Author Revealed Answer:
How would you describe perfect happiness?Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Author Revealed Answer:
How would you describe your life in only 8 words?Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Author Revealed Answer:
What is your motto or maxim?Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Author Revealed Answer:
What’s your greatest fear?Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Author Revealed Answer:
If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you choose to be?Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Author Revealed Answer:
With whom in history do you most identify?Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Author Revealed Answer:
Which living person do you most admire?Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Author Revealed Answer:
What are your most overused words or phrases?Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Author Revealed Answer:
What do you regret most?Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Author Revealed Answer:
If you could acquire any talent, what would it be?Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Author Revealed Answer:
What is your greatest achievement?Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Author Revealed Answer:
What’s your greatest flaw?Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Author Revealed Answer:
What’s your best quality?Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Author Revealed Answer:
If you could be any person or thing, who or what would it be?Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Author Revealed Answer:
What were your previous occupations?Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Author Revealed Answer:
What was/is your favorite job?Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Author Revealed Answer:
Where did you go to high school and/or college?Prior to Dec 19, 2008
Author Voices:
UntitledPrior to Dec 19, 2008
Author Voices:
Would You Look at ThisPrior to Dec 19, 2008
Jon Scieszka's Books
-
Kat's Mystery GiftA new Trucktown Ready to Roll just in time for the holidays! Will Kat ever find out what is inside her mystery gift?Read More
-
Robot Zot!Robot Zot, a 3 inch hero with a big heart, comes to conquer the earth. But when he falls in love with the princess, will his mission be compromised?Read More
-
Truckery RhymesFor generations, Trucks have been sharing these beloved tales, rowdy rhymes, and honk-along songs. Finally these classics have been gathered into one...Read More -
The Spooky TireMelvin has a flat tire and needs a new one. He rolls into a spooky junkyard and finds just what he needs: a golden! But what happens when a junkyard...Read More
-
Uh-Oh, MaxMax is having so much fun that he keeps getting stuck! Will anyone in Trucktown be able to help him out?Read More
-
Melvin Might?Jon Scieszka’s latest book in the Trucktown series is a hilarious look at all the things a cement mixer can do...no matter how much he worries!Read More
-
Snow Trucking!What happens when Trucktown has a snow day? It's time for Jack and the gang to have some seriously frosty fun and clear the streets while they're at...Read More
-
Playtime in TrucktownIt's Playtime in Trucktown--and you know what that means. Smash! Crash! Trucktown fans will have hours of fun with this wipe-off activity book!Read More
-
A Messy Day in TrucktownMeet Jack Truck and the rest of the gang in A Messy Day in Trucktown, a fun coloring book that comes with 3 pots of washable finger paints and a...Read More
-
Pete's PartyThere's a party at Pete's, and Jack and Gabriella are invited! How will they get there? They'll follow the signs, straight to Pete's party!Read More
-
Zoom! Boom! BullyEvery time the trucks try to build something, Big Rig comes along, and - ZOOM! BOOM! - knocks it down! What can they do to stop such a big bully?Read More
-
Smash!Crash!Jack Truck and his best friend Dump Truck Dan are spending the day doing their favourite thing...Smashing and Crashing throughout the whole town! Along...Read More
-
Melvin's ValentineMelvin is baffled by who gave him a valentine. Can he figure out who it is when Rita beeps her way onto his radar?Read More
-
Dizzy IzzyHere comes another Ready to Roll in Jon Scieszka's New York Times Bestselling Trucktown series!Read More
-
SPHDZ Book #1From the National Ambassador of Young People's Literature, comes the spaciest middle grade series this side of earth. BE SPHDZ.Read More
-
TrucksgivingTrucktown has a tradition every year at Trucksgiving! Find out what it is in the latest Ready to Roll in the New York Times Bestselling series!Read More
Displaying 1 of
Authors on the Web
Washington Post, November 11, 2009
...a variety of shapes, sizes and styles, from big, in-your-face (or eye) Three Stooges slapstick (favored here by Jon Scieszka) to the extra-dry, deadpan feel of Roald Dahl and Edward Gorey (praised by Daniel Handler) to the quietly outlandish wordplay of...
Finding Dulcinea, November 8, 2009
...Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith, the author and illustrator team known for books like "The Stinky Cheese Man," are a children's book force to be reckoned with. The wise-cracking...
GroceryHeadquarters.com, October 12, 2009
...book offerings from Cheerios - all by Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing - are: Junkyard Fort, by Jon Scieszka, and illustrated by David Shannon, Loren Long and Dave Gordon. A new book in the popular 'Trucktown' series, available exclusively inside...
Interest!ALERT, October 12, 2009
...book offerings from Cheerios - all by Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing - are: Junkyard Fort, by Jon Scieszka, and illustrated by David Shannon, Loren Long and Dave Gordon. A new book in the popular 'Trucktown' series, available exclusively inside...
Street Insider, October 12, 2009
...book offerings from Cheerios - all by Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing - are: Junkyard Fort, by Jon Scieszka, and illustrated by David Shannon, Loren Long and Dave Gordon. A new book in the popular "Trucktown" series, available exclusively inside...
PR Newswire via MSN Money, October 12, 2009
...book offerings from Cheerios - all by Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing - are: Junkyard Fort, by Jon Scieszka, and illustrated by David Shannon, Loren Long and Dave Gordon. A new book in the popular 'Trucktown' series, available exclusively inside...
PR Newswire via Yahoo!, October 12, 2009
...book offerings from Cheerios - all by Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing - are: Junkyard Fort, by Jon Scieszka, and illustrated by David Shannon, Loren Long and Dave Gordon. A new book in the popular 'Trucktown' series, available exclusively inside...
Bradenton Herald, October 4, 2009
...Have you ever played the game Hot Potato? Jon Scieszka and a team of 13 popular children's book authors are playing a writer's version of the game, and having a blast. Here's how it works. In...
Infotoday, September 29, 2009
...the exclusive story 'The Exquisite Corpse Adventure.' Its first episode will debut and be read by its author, Jon Scieszka, during the National Book Festival. Scieszka is the acclaimed author of 'The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales,' the...
EMedia Wire, September 18, 2009
...Special Sunday Session with Jon Scieszka Brings 'Reading Fun' to Classroom; Integrating Technology Can Help Build Language Arts Skills Austin, TX (PRWEB) September 18, 2009 -- Teachers can reverse the trend of falling reading and...
Business Wire, September 8, 2009
...parents Advice on inspiring children to read from popular childrens author (and National Ambassador for Young Peoples Literature) Jon Scieszka A first look at the upcoming Rodale book The New American Diet, which presents tips on protecting young...
Earthtimes.org, September 8, 2009
...parents Advice on inspiring children to read from popular childrens author (and National Ambassador for Young Peoples Literature) Jon Scieszka A first look at the upcoming Rodale book The New American Diet, which presents tips on protecting young...
Appeal-Democrat.com, August 20, 2009
...for yourself. Books to borrow The following book is available at many public libraries. ? 'Science Verse' by Jon Scieszka, illustrated by Lane Smith, Viking, 40 pages Read aloud: age 7 and older Read yourself: age 7 ? 8 and older 'On Wednesday in...
Lehigh Valley Express-Times, August 18, 2009
...help take the edge off their concerns. After all, who doesn't like to laugh? 'Science Verse' by Jon Scieszka, illustrated by Lane Smith, Viking, 40 pages. Read aloud: age 7 and older. Read yourself: age 7 - 8 and older. 'On Wednesday in science class,...
Times Argus, August 17, 2009
...see for yourself. Books to Borrow The following book is available at many public libraries. 'Science Verse' by Jon Scieszka, illustrated by Lane Smith, Viking, 40 pages Read aloud: age 7 and older. Read yourself: age 7 ? 8 and older. 'On Wednesday in...
Reading Eagle, August 16, 2009
...see for yourself. Books to borrow The following book is available at many public libraries. 'Science Verse' by Jon Scieszka, illustrated by Lane Smith, Viking, 40 pages. Read aloud: age 7 and older. Read yourself: age 7 - 8 and older. 'On Wednesday in...
Marlborough Enterprise, August 15, 2009
...at 508-624-6902. Readers for this group range from ages 10-12. The book Knucklehead by Jon Scieska. How did Jon Scieszka get so funny, anyway? Growing up as one of six brothers was a good start, but that was just the beginning. Throw in Catholic school,...
Daily Item, August 12, 2009
...see for yourself. Books to borrow The following book is available at many public libraries. ?Science Verse? by Jon Scieszka, illustrated by Lane Smith, Viking, 40 pages Read aloud: age 7 and older. Read yourself: age 7 ? 8 and older. ?On...
PRWeb, August 7, 2009
...National Book Festival. Washingtion, D.C. (Vocus/PRWEB ) August 7, 2009 -- National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Jon Scieszka -- the author of '' and the 'Time Warp Trio' series--is the first in a chain of celebrated authors writing a serial...
EMedia Wire, August 7, 2009
...National Book Festival. Washingtion, D.C. (Vocus/PRWeb) August 7, 2009 -- National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Jon Scieszka -- the author of '' and the 'Time Warp Trio' series--is the first in a chain of celebrated authors writing a serial...
Chicago Sun-Times, July 12, 2009
...Mothers' Daughters, noon in the Cindy Pritzker Auditorium at the Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State. * Jon Scieszka signs Trucktown, 11 a.m. at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. * Frances O'Roark Dowell signs The Kinds...
Examiner.com, July 7, 2009
...page highlights information on writing contests, new releases and other book-related news. The brain child of noted author Jon Scieszka, Guys Read is a site devoted to helping young men learn to love reading. According to Scieszka, it is 'a web based...
Chicago Sun-Times, June 28, 2009
...Mothers' Daughters, noon in the Cindy Pritzker Auditorium at the Harold Washington Library Center, 400 S. State. * Jon Scieszka signs Trucktown, 11 a.m. at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. * Frances O'Roark Dowell signs The Kinds...
Suite101.com, June 24, 2009
...This is because boys are often forced to read things in school that don't relate to them. Jon Scieszka, author of The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales, thinks this is because a lot of boys start to see reading as a 'girl thing.' It doesn...
Port Huron Times-Herald, June 10, 2009
...Choices this week: 'Diary of a Fairy Godmother' by Esmi Raji Codell; 'The Not So Jolly Roger' by Jon Scieszka; and 'Parts' by Tedd Arnold. Books to Buy The following books are available at bookstores. 'Let's Do Nothing!' written and illustrated by Tony...
Fresno Bee, June 1, 2009
...the University of Chicago, and it could be an interesting inclusion in high-school math classes. 'Math Curse' By Jon Scieszka, illustrated by Lane Smith Viking, 1995 For ages: 6-10 In this number-crunching picture book, children will be challenged right...
Pride Source, May 29, 2009
...The Paul Mesner Puppets in 'The Stinky Cheese Man.' Based on the Caldecott Award-winning book by Flint native Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith and adapted by Paul Mesner and Mike Horner, this one-day-only show offers two performances on Friday, May 29 and is...
Examiner.com, May 12, 2009
...parents are willing to dig a little, but here are a few to start: Ages 4-8 Science Verse, Jon Scieszka This playful book takes popular poems from literature and turns them into marvelous rhymes about scientific facts. Glory, Glory Evolution is a...
The Detroit Free Press, April 29, 2009
...with a live game show webcast at 1 p.m. Thursday hosted by author, educator and former Detroiter Jon Scieszka, the first National Ambassador for Young People?s Literature. The Scholastic Summer Challenge is a free online activity that lets kids record...
PR inside, April 27, 2009
...challenge everyone can enjoy! The 'Summer Challenge' kicks off with a live game show web cast hosted by Jon Scieszka, the first National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. Kids will test their book knowledge starting at 1:00 p.m. ET on April 30th...
Yahoo! Canada, April 27, 2009
...challenge everyone can enjoy! The 'Summer Challenge' kicks off with a live game show web cast hosted by Jon Scieszka, the first National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. Kids will test their book knowledge starting at 1:00 p.m. ET on April 30th...
Examiner.com, April 24, 2009
...Ann Brashares, Susan Beth Pfeffer, Bruce Coville, Daniel Pinkwater, Jack Prelutsky, Jane Yolen, Eve Bunting, Laurie Halse Anderson, Jon Scieszka, and Rick Riordan. Did you know Gail Gibbons heats her Vermont home with solar panels? And Anne Brashares,...
Appeal-Democrat.com, April 16, 2009
...Quite Polite?' by Alan Katz; 'My Mom the Pirate' by Jackie French; 'Summer Reading is Killing Me' by Jon Scieszka Books to buy The following books are available at your favorite bookstores. ? 'The Unknowns: A Mystery' by Benedict Carey, Amulet, 2009,...
Reed Business Information, April 13, 2009
... What do U.S. childrens book ambassador Jon Scieszka, Lois Lowry, and Ann Brashares have in common? Aside from being some of the biggest names in kids books, theyre part of the dream team of judges that will...
Denver Post, April 10, 2009
...curl up with a good yarn. 'Boys often have to read books they don't really like,' said Jon Scieszka, author of 'The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales,' on his website guysread .com, aimed at getting boys to crack open a book. 'And what they...
Wired News, March 31, 2009
...the people who created books my kids have loved, like Lane Smith, writer/illustrator of and numerous books with Jon Scieszka As Mark says in his blog post about the series: What I've noticed over time is that children's books and their creators have been...
Port Huron Times-Herald, March 25, 2009
...Ave., Croswell. Library Director: Jennifer Walters Choices this week: 'The True Story of the Three Little Pigs' by Jon Scieszka; 'The Mitten' by Jan Brett; 'Number the Stars' by Lois Lowry...
NBC 25, March 19, 2009
...Children's book author, and mid-Michigan native Jon Scieszka returns to his hometown of Flint to show kids how to become a successful writer. He visited Carpenter Road Elementary School Thursday afternoon. Scieszka has written several books, including...
TriValleyCentral.com, February 17, 2009
...Web sites for children's book recommendations are: -- www.guysread.com - a non-profit initiative started by Jon Scieszka, author of 'The Stinky Cheese Man' and 'The True Story of the Little Pigs,' to promote boys and reading. -- www.readkiddoread.com -...
PublishersWeekly.com, February 17, 2009
...Me! adds Raggedy Ann's Beach Bag by Alyson Heller, illus. by Laura Thomas ($5.99, 3-5). And Jon Scieszka's Trucktown presents On the Move by Michael Teitelbaum ($6.99, 3-5); Smash That Trash! by Sonia Sander ($7.99, 3-5); and Sand Castle Bash by Hunter...
Casa Grande Valley Newspaper, February 16, 2009
...Web sites for children's book recommendations are: -- www.guysread.com - a non-profit initiative started by Jon Scieszka, author of 'The Stinky Cheese Man' and 'The True Story of the Little Pigs,' to promote boys and reading. -- www.readkiddoread.com -...
Chicago Tribune, January 31, 2009
...Tribune Books staffer Lilah Lohr caught up with Scieszka in River Forest earlier this month at the opening of Dominican University's new Butler Children's Literature Center. Author of 'The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales,' among many...
Library Journal, January 25, 2009
...She noted that 440 of such authors have appeared at the NBF. (Three have endorsed her: Brad Meltzer, Jon Scieszka, and Marisa de los Santos.) Asked about their respective presidential themes, Stevens responded, My theme is advocacy, leveraging access to...
Chronicle Herald, January 17, 2009
...the story they wouldn?t have otherwise.' Another bonus is the book?s particular appeal to boys, said Jon Scieszka, author of children?s books like The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales and creator of guysread.com, which recommends...
Southwest Florida Herald Tribune, January 11, 2009
...more comfortable than a traditional text-dense book. Another bonus is the book's particular appeal to boys, said Jon Scieszka, author of children's books like 'The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales' and creator of guysread.com, which...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, January 11, 2009
...with a shiny new bookstore gift card, here are some suggestions for what to read next. Knucklehead. By Jon Scieszka (ages 7-12). The author of many wacky and beloved picture books reveals the source of his kooky ideas: his Michigan childhood as the...
Boston Herald, January 4, 2009
...the end of the 19th Century. Baraschs watercolors bring this historical dog to endearing life. _ 'Knucklehead,' by Jon Scieszka (ages 7-12). The author of many wacky and beloved picture books reveals the source of his kooky ideas: his Michigan childhood...
News-Times, January 3, 2009
...Mama's Way' by Helen Ketteman; 'Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock' by Eric Kimmel; 'Baloney (Henry P.)' by Jon Scieszka Books to Buy The following books are available at favorite bookstores. 'Zac Power: Mind Games' by H.I. Larry, illustrated by Ash...
Miami Herald, December 27, 2008
...the end of the 19th Century. Barasch's watercolors bring this historical dog to endearing life. Knucklehead by Jon Scieszka (ages 7-12). The author of many wacky and beloved picture books reveals the source of his kooky ideas: his Michigan childhood as...
Miami Herald, December 27, 2008
...the end of the 19th Century. Barasch's watercolors bring this historical dog to endearing life. Knucklehead by Jon Scieszka (ages 7-12). The author of many wacky and beloved picture books reveals the source of his kooky ideas: his Michigan childhood as...
OBAMA: The Historic Journey, a New Groundbreaking Book Covering Barack Obama's Life from Childhood T
PR-GB, December 25, 2008
...for its classic backlist which includes Madeline, Make Way for Ducklings, and Pippi Longstocking, bestselling authors Sarah Dessen, Jon Scieszka, and Anna Dewdney, its many award-winners including Simms Taback's Joseph Had a Little Overcoat and Elizabeth...
Superior Telegram, December 24, 2008
...Emperorâ by Brian Jacques, âHanukkah Haikuâ by Harriet Ziefert, âThe Way We Workâ by David Macaulay, âKnuckleheadâ by Jon Scieszka and âThe Lump of Coalâ by Lemony Snicket. The library hours are: 9 a.m. to...
Biz Journals, December 22, 2008
...for its classic backlist which includes Madeline, Make Way for Ducklings, and Pippi Longstocking, bestselling authors Sarah Dessen , Jon Scieszka , and Anna Dewdney , its many award-winners including Simms Taback's Joseph Had a Little Overcoat and...
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, December 9, 2008
...8 adult baseball fans also will love this book.) 'Knucklehead' (Viking, $16.99). In 38 short, photo-filled chapters, Jon Scieszka vividly details what it was like to grow up with five brothers (he was the second-oldest) who were always getting into some...
Superior Telegram, November 26, 2008
...Tony DiTerlizzi. New childrenâs books include: âLouise: the Adventures of a Chickenâ by Kate DiCamillo, âMelvin Might?â by Jon Scieszka, âThump, Quack, Mooâ by Doreen Cronin, âBig Words for Little Peopleâ by...
First Book Blog, October 12, 2009
...Why should Jon Scieszka, Katherine Paterson, M.T. Anderson, Kate DiCamillo, and Nikki Grimes have all the fun? In support of the rollicking story game being played by these and a crew of...
Super Punch, September 28, 2009
...adventure, where each chapter will be written by a different author. The first chapter is by child-lit god Jon Scieszka and features an illustration by Chris Van Dusen . Over at Chris' site, you can buy original art and prints like this blue whale and...
Chicken Spaghetti, September 26, 2009
...Jon Scieszka's Guys Read web site has been revamped, and it looks terrific. The mission of the "web-based literacy program for boys...is to help [them] become self-motivated, lifelong readers...
Cafe of Dreams, September 21, 2009
...little spotlights and if you have read the books, please let us know your thoughts! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Truckery Rhymes (Jon Scieszka's Trucktown) By: Jon Scieszka Reading level: Ages 4-8 Hardcover: 64 pages Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's...
First Book Blog, September 11, 2009
...Twilight author Stephanie Meyer and is expected to choose two more female figures for future publications. Happy Birthday Jon Scieszka and Jack Prelutsky! Beloved children’s book authors Jon Scieszka and Jack Prelutsky celebrated their birthdays this...
First Book Blog, September 9, 2009
...reading. Her cohorts include fellow children’s author Ayun Halliday, National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, Jon Scieszka, esteemed children’s librarian and School Library Journal blogger, Elizabeth “Fuse # 8” Bird, and...
A Year of Reading, September 4, 2009
...I just picked up the newest book in Jon Scieszka's TRUCKTOWN series, TRUCKERY RHYMES. The inside flap tells it all: "For generations, Trucks have been sharing these beloved tales, rowdy rhymes, and honk-along songs. Finally, these classics have...
Recorded Books K-12 Blog, August 24, 2009
...A group of best-selling teen authors, headed up by Jon Scieszka, is teaming up to create a story for read.gov . Scieszka will be joined by authors and illustrators M.T. Anderson , Natalie Babbitt , Calef Brown , Susan Cooper, Kate Di...
Mother Daughter Book Club Blog, August 13, 2009
...own chapters of GUYS READ, and get people thinking about boys and reading. The site it run by Jon Scieszka, a former elementary school teacher and author of books that are great for guys to read too, like The Stinky Cheese...
WSJ.com: The Juggle, August 7, 2009
...conference: Boys need male role models who love to read, to encourage them to do the same, says Jon Scieszka , a childrens author. Mr. Scieszka, who runs the Guys Read Web site, says being able to tell a boy that another guy read this book and liked it...
WSJ.com: The Juggle, August 7, 2009
...conference: Boys need male role models who love to read, to encourage them to do the same, says Jon Scieszka , a childrens author. Mr. Scieszka, who runs the Guys Read Web site, says being able to tell a boy that another guy read this book and liked it...
What Was I Reading?, June 6, 2009
...Get the review of Stotan! by Chris Crutcher up. 2. Finish Guys Write for Guys Read , edited by Jon Scieszka (currently on page 162) and get the review up. 3. Read Hood by Stephen R. Lawhead and get the review up. 4. Read Love is Mix Tape by Rob...
What Was I Reading?, June 6, 2009
...Get the review of Stotan! by Chris Crutcher up. 2. Finish Guys Write for Guys Read , edited by Jon Scieszka (currently on page 162) and get the review up. 3. Read Hood by Stephen R. Lawhead and get the review up. 4. Read Love is Mix Tape by Rob...
ricklibrarian, May 13, 2009
...juvenile biographies and offered me another, Knucklehead: Tall Tales & Mostly True Stories about Growing Up Scieszka by Jon Scieszka. Thanks, Dana. It was a very funny book. Scieszka, who has written The Stinky Cheese Man and other books with Lane...
Books, May 7, 2009
...At least that’s the opinion of Jon Scieszka , author of “Stinky Cheese Man” and current US National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature. He argues that to get kids reading today, parents and teachers need to use...
recent posts - blip.tv (beta), April 30, 2009
...Jon Scieszka, the National Ambassador for Young People's Literature, sits down with On Our Minds. He was at Scholastic to kick off the Scholastic Summer Challenge reading campaign as host...
Literary ADD, April 29, 2009
...Jon in the the writer he is today. Very cute autobiography along the lines of Dav Pilkey. Jon. Scieszka. Knucklehead. New York: Viking, 2008. ...
Readingjunky's MySpace Blog, April 25, 2009
... Last year Jon Scieszka was appointed the National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. His goal was to "reach the reluctant reader." Since his first book THE TRUE STORY OF THE...
educating alice, April 13, 2009
...Call off all bets. Children’s book ambassador Jon Scieszka left little doubt that School Library Journal’s first annual Battle of the (Kids’) Books won’t be business as usual. Scieszka, part of a panel of 15 children...
Among Amid While, April 12, 2009
...of the biggest names in children's books.' The first round judges are a stunning array: Roger Sutton, Jon Scieszka, Elizabeth Partridge, Meg Rosoff, Rachel Cohn, Ellen Wittlinger, Tamora Pierce and Ann Brashares. Tender Morsels is up against Philip...
A Year of Reading, April 7, 2009
...Science Verse by Jon Scieszka illustrated by Lane Smith Viking, 2004 "On Wednesday in science class, Mr. Newton says, "You know, if you listen closely enough, you can hear the poetry of science in...
First Book Blog, April 3, 2009
...Books is over? No worries – a tournament of children’s books is starting April 13. Judges include Jon Scieszka, Ann Brashares, and Lois Lowry. Check out this link to see the competitors – and don’t forget to fill out your bracket! Unchained...
Popin's Lair, April 2, 2009
...doing what comes naturally to him. That's why the True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith was one of my favourite books as a kid. So I'm incredibly excited to read this book. Everyone thinks they know the real story behind...
BookMoot, April 2, 2009
...Lewis, Pat Mora, Kenn Nesbitt, Linda Sue Park, Ann Whitford Paul, Gregory K. Pincus, Jack Prelutsky, Adam Rex, Jon Scieszka, Joyce Sidman, Marilyn Singer, April Halprin Wayland, Janet Wong, and Jane Yolen. It will launch on Tuesday, April 1, with former...
Lowry Updates, April 1, 2009
...Battle of the (Kids’) Books contest. What is it, you ask? Call it a book war. Lois Lowry, Jon Scieszka, Linda Sue Park, and John Green are just some of your favorite authors who’ll be judging the contest, which pits 16 of last year’s best books for...
Shelfari, March 30, 2009
...different poet--including former Children's Poet Laureate Jack Prelutsky and some other kid-lit names you might recognize, like Jon Scieszka and Jane Yolen . "Battle of the (Kids') Books" in Twitter and blog form. We mentioned the upcoming Battle of the...
LISNews - Librarian And Information Science News, March 25, 2009
...Pat Mora, Arnold Adoff, X. J. Kennedy, Adam Rex, and the National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Jon Scieszka -- will be sharing previously unpublished poetry at the GottaBook blog ( http://gottabook.blogspot.com ). Every day in April will...
BarcampR, March 10, 2009
...Knucklehead: Tall Tales and Almost True Stories of Growing up Scieszka ( Paperback ) By Jon Scieszka Buy new : $12.99 $10.00 50 utilised and new from $5.20 Customer Rating: First tagged “comedy” by Jared Castle Customer tags: autobiography (4),...
On Parenting, February 17, 2009
...her views of trying new ways to get reluctant readers engaged in books. In an interview last fall, Jon Scieszka , the Library of Congress' first national ambassador for children's books, was emphatic in his belief that parents embrace all types of new...
One-Minute Book Reviews, February 7, 2009
...pp., $19.99. Publisher’s suggested age range: 9–12. See further discussion of ages below. By Janice Harayda Jon Scieszka first captured the hearts of preteen boys when he launched his popular “Time Warp Trio” series about three time-traveling...
One-Minute Book Reviews, February 6, 2009
...Greater Expectations (Wednesday), and To Kill a Mockingbird (Thursday). Tomorrow: A review of the new memoir, Knucklehead , by Jon Scieszka, an author beloved by many 9-to-12-year-old boys. Reviews of books for children or teenagers appear on this site...
One-Minute Book Reviews, February 5, 2009
...Jon Scieszka first captured the hearts of preteen boys when he launched his popular “Time Warp Trio” series about three time-traveling male friends whose escapades had wacky titles like Your Mother...
Intuitive Intertextuality, February 1, 2009
...Srikanth Reddy • Dark City by Charles Bernstein • The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith • New York: Prose Essays by Djuna Barnes Posted by Oscar Bermeo at 5:56 AM Labels: bookshelf 1 comments: C. Dale said......
Rachel Writes 4 Kids, January 18, 2009
...third year attending the conference. The third time's the charm, right? I'm very excited to hear Jon Scieszka speak at this year's conference. I picked up a book from Jon's new Trucktown series this weekend. This is an incredible series Joh is working on...
Rachel Writes 4 Kids, January 18, 2009
...Sunday, January 18, 2009 WW SCBWI 2009 - Jon Scieszka The Western Washington chapter of SCBWI opened registration for their spring conference this past week. I registered on-line and sent my manuscript and first pages off on Friday. This...
Authorlink News Alert, January 12, 2009
...Book Award finalists CHAINS by Laurie Halse Anderson and THE UNDERNEATH by Kathi Appelt, TWEAK by Nic Sheff, Jon Scieszka’s TRUCKTOWN, beloved high-profile continuing characters including ELOISE and OLIVIA, and books based on Nickelodeon’s DORA THE...
Rosemary for Remembrance, January 11, 2009
...are innate in humankind. Times Style section on a popular children's book: Diary of a Wimpy Kid . "Jon Scieszka, owner of guysread.com, which recommends books for boys... [and really, I should have stopped reading right there] Mr. Kinney, he noted,...
A Year of Reading, January 5, 2009
...by Ellen Slusky Weinstein THREE great new nonfiction books (Franki) DR. FRANKENSTEIN'S HUMAN BODY BOOK KNUCKLEHEAD by Jon Scieszka GO GO AMERICA by Dan Yaccarino THREE great new nonfiction books (ML) One Hen by Katie Smith Milway Wish: Wishing Traditions...
Becky's Book Reviews, December 29, 2008
...read A Beatrix Potter Treasury . Becky has read Lane Smith's Madame President . Becky has read Knucklehead by Jon Scieszka. I have read Harry The Dirty Dog and No Roses for Harry by Gene Zion . I read Emily of New Moon by L.M. Montgomery. I've also read...
I Speak of Dreams, December 23, 2008
...In his memoir, “Knucklehead,” the wildly popular children’s author Jon Scieszka recalls his childhood growing up in Flint, Mich., with five brothers. Diversions like playing with fire and being left at home to watch his siblings — “We watched...
EarlyWord: The Publisher | Librarian Connection, December 22, 2008
...Our EarlyWord Kids contributor, Lisa Von Drasek, has been writing here about her enthusiasm for Knucklehead by Jon Scieszka. This Sunday, she shared that enthusiasm with the broader world, in the NYT Book Review . She wants to mention to the EarlyWord...
SMS Guys Read, December 18, 2008
...Gordon Korman Guide to Dragons by Lisa Trumbauer Koko B. Ware The Hunger Games by Susan Collins Knucklehead by Jon Scieszka The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness Andre the Giant Battle of Skandia by John Flanagan Double or Die and By Royal...
Creating Lifelong Learners, December 15, 2008
...find almost any author on this site. Guys Read , a site created by Stinky Cheese Man author, Jon Scieszka. Trying to motivate boys to read, this site makes suggestions for books that appeal to boys and even adult males. Planet Esme , from author Esmé...
DoubleBugs, December 4, 2008
...it. If you don’t know who “Jack Truck” is, he is one of the characters from author Jon Scieszka’s Trucktown series of books. Both of my boys are in love with these books! They know all the characters by name and simply adore all the bright and...
Tempecitychurch's Weblog, November 24, 2008
...the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein The Stinky Cheese Man by Jon Scieszka The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka Joseph had a Little Overcoat by Simms Taback Gracias the Thanksgiving Turkey by Joy...
