Jason Reynolds: GRAB THE MIC June Newsletter
The June newsletter from Jason Reynolds, the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature.
Archive for the writers Category (60 posts)
Dav Pilkey: How to Paint Molly and Melvin
Children’s author Dav Pilkey gives a quick tutorial in how to paint two characters from Dog Man, Molly and Melvin, who make an appearance in his newest book in the series, “Grime and Punishment.”
Jason Reynolds May 26
Jason Reynolds, the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, is back this week with two writing challenges. One is playful, the other is more thoughtful.
New Dav Pilkey
Children’s author and illustrator explains how he channeled his inner child into creating his “Dog Man” series. He also introduces a new character to the series: Cat Man.
Dav Pilkey At Home — Plus Baby Frogs!
Dav Pilkey is back with another pair of short drawing tutorials and cheerful messages. It’s sort of the brand for the author and illustrator of “Dog Man” and “Captain Underpants” fame, and we’re delighted to have him drop by on Fridays for awhile.
Dav Pilkey: How to Draw Piggy and Barky McTreeFace
Children’s book author and illustrator Dav Pilkey has another couple of quick drawing lessons: Piggy and Barky McTreeFace, They’re both from his “Dog Man” series.
Gwendolyn Brooks: “We Real Cool,” Two Ways
The Library has recently digitized Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Gwendolyn Brooks reading her poems, including the iconic “We Real Cool,” at two events 24 years apart as part of National Poetry Month. The recordings are part of the 50 poems added each year to Archive of Recorded Poetry and Literature.
Jason Reynolds: Your Hero Writes to You!
Jason Reynolds, bestselling author and the Library’s National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, asks you to imagine what your personal hero might say if they answered your fan letter. It’s part of his “Write. Right. Rite.” series for the Library.
John Prine: American Poet at the Library of Congress
John Prine died on April 7, 2020, at the age of 73, from complications of COVID-19. One of America’s great songwriters, he was in conversation with U.S. Poet Laureate Ted Kooser at the Library in 2005. That conversation is presented here.
Hey Kids! Dav Pilkey Reads From “Dog Man,” Shows You How to Draw Big Jim
Bestselling children’s author Dav Pilkey shows readers how to draw “Big Jim,” a character from his “Dog Man” series, and reads from one of the books.