From: Megan Schliesman <schliesman_at_education.wisc.edu>
Date: Tue, 04 Jun 2013 10:53:09 -0500

* *Here's what we'll be talking about this month on CCBC-Net: *

First Half of Month: Keep Them Laughing: More on Humor.* Chris Monroe's new picture book Cookie the Walker (Carolrhoda, 2013) has us thinking more about what's funny, a discussion we began in February when we talked about humor in multicultural literature. From an outrageous premise spun into delight to authors and illustrators adept at finding humor in situations both likely and unlikely, humor can be broad in appeal and yet so specific when it comes to individual taste. During the first half of June, we invite you to share your thoughts on what's funny -- and what kids and teens find funny -- especially when it comes to books published over the past five to ten years.

*Second Half of Month: Listening In: Great Audio Books for Teens*. Whether there's a road trip on the horizon or simply a little more time for leisure, summer can be a great time for older children and teens to discover---or continue their exploration of -- audiobooks. Let's listen

in during the second half of June to ideas for great audiobooks for older children and teens, especially newer titles.

We also welcome your suggestions for future CCBC-Net topics. Please contact me directly with your ideas (schliesman_at_education.wisc.edu)

Thanks!

Megan

-- Megan Schliesman, Librarian Cooperative Children's Book Center School of Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison 600 N. Park Street, Room 4290 Madison, WI 53706

608/262-9503 schliesman_at_education.wisc.edu

www.education.wisc.edu/ccbc/
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