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Seven Impossible Things Before Breakfast. I find some of the most innovative and surprising art and books on this site.
Greenwillow Books Blog - Interesting articles by the artists doing books for Greenwillow as well as fun stories from their editors.
The Kerlan Collection - at the University of Minnesota is one of the world’s great children’s literature research collections. They have sketches, drawings, manuscripts, notes and original art from 100,000 children’s books.
Bertram’s Inkwell - is my favorite pen shop.
Artists and calligraphers take note: there’s a new pen on the market called the Duke Confucius Art Fountain Pen. It's designed to work like a brush, producing thick and thin lines both. It’s available from Bertram’s Inkwell.
Imaginism Studios/Schoolism - This is a group of extraordinary illustrators. Check out their blog and also their classes. Their Schoolism link has online classes in character creation, drawing fundamentals, digital painting and more.
Austin Kleon’s Blog - Straight talking, funny and surprising artist's blog.
Illustrator Will Terry’s Blog - He often talks about painting with Photoshop and creating e-books. He also has video lessons available.
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Jane Yolen is one of the most prolific authors I’ve ever met and a great friend to the entire children’s book community. Check out her more than 350 titles on her website.
Lynne Jonell is a great author and funny, too!
Erica Perl is a delightful author and silly as all get out.
Max Haynes is a wonderful photographer, designer and illustrator.
Barbara Dacosta is a mystery writer who also writes for children.
Peggy Davis is a remarkable calligrapher who works in both English and Hebrew. She and her husband Joe are also part of the Wholesale Klezmer band.
 SuperSummary's Children's Literature Resource Guide - This is an incredible collection of links to anything having to do with children’s literature. The topics include: an author/illustrator directory, Getting kids reading, international children’s digital library, children’s literature games, a resource guide for kids and their families and more!! This has info that would be helpful to authors, illustrators, parents, teachers and librarians.
Jama Rattigan's Alphabet Soup Blog - she writes about kid's books and interviews artists. It's a must read! Jama has interviewed me a couple of times - she makes me look good!
Books for Kids Blog - Children’s Book reviews
First Book - is an organization whose goal is to get books into the hands of children. Books are sold inexpensively to teachers, schools and other organizations. Check out their good works.
Kimberly Norman - is a children's book author who has a great blog about children's books. Teachers and librarians take note: she also has a list of authors/illustrators who do school visits listed by state. (It runs in the left margin of her blog.)
Marvin Bartel - is an art teacher extraordinaire. His thoughts on teaching drawing to children have inspired me. If you are learning to draw or want to help others learn, check out his site.
Carol Hurst’s Children’s Literature Website - A blog full of interesting articles on children’s literature. This link takes you to an entry on using children’s books in the classroom.
Lori Calabrese’s Blog - Informative reviews of children's books.
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Ted talks has people speaking on the topics of creativity, innovation, spirituality and more.
Brain Pickings Blog - is an exciting blog for anyone interested in creativity, thinking and the brain. Always inspiring and surprising.
5 Ways Doodling Improves Learning - An interesting article from the OpenColleges improvED website.
SuperSummary's Children's Literature Resource Guide - This is an incredible collection of links to anything having to do with children’s literature. The topics include: an author/illustrator directory, Getting kids reading, international children’s digital library, children’s literature games, a resource guide for kids and their families and more!! This has info that would be helpful to authors, illustrators, parents, teachers and librarians.
Book Crossing has an incredible idea about sharing books: Read a book then leave it in a public place. Report where it is and let someone else pick it up.
The New York Book Fair - Find incredible books: limited editions, handmade, small publishers. Meet the artists, too. This event is a showcase for seeing what’s possible.
Harper Collins Children's Books
HoughtonHarcourt Children's Books
Scholastic Books
Albert Whitman Books
Boyds Mills Press
Hyperion Books
Odyssey Books, South Hadley, MA
Politics and Prose Bookstore, Washington DC
Wild Rumpus Bookstore, Minneapolis, MN
The Red Balloon Bookstore, Saint Paul, MN
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