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Kamala Harris, Satire, and Where the Wild Things Are

[1.] California recently enacted a new law banning election-related "materially deceptive content" 120 days before and 60 days after an election. "Materially deceptive content" is defined as audio or visual media that is intentionally digitally created or [significantly] modified, which includes, but is not limited to, deepfakes, such that the…

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His crayon is purple – but is Harold a Black boy?

Is Crockett Johnson’s Harold, of “Harold and the Purple Crayon,” a child of color?

The Conversation

Best illustrated children's books

From classic stories illustrated by the likes of Quentin Blake to new contemporary tales with unique art styles

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Maurice Sendak delights children with new book, 12 years after his death

The late author-illustrator, creator of Pierre and Where the Wild Things Are, loved whistling, Mozart, and Mickey Mouse curios. His trademark whimsy can be found in the new book Ten Little Rabbits.

WEKU

Meeting Maurice Sendak, the provocative author of Where the Wild Things Are, in 1984

The illustrator and creator talks about his passion for Mickey Mouse, atheism and moral outrage

The Guardian - UK

Nation's favourite children's books revealed ahead of National Storytelling Week - and #4 is an absolute must-have

New research has found the nation's favourite childrens' books, with bestsellers and literature classics making the list

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Michelle Obama to narrate audio edition of 'Where the Wild Things Are'

A new digital audio edition of Maurice Sendak’s “Where the Wild Things Are” will have a very well known narrator: former first lady Michelle Obama

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Presto! Rare Maurice Sendak picture story, 'Ten Little Rabbits,' will be published in 2024

A rare Maurice Sendak picture story, originally a pamphlet for a 1970 museum fundraiser, will be coming out in book form next year

The Independent UK

The 100 greatest children’s books of all time, according to the BBC

Philip Pullman, CS Lewis and Roald Dahl feature in top 10

The Independent UK

BBC names 100 greatest children’s books of all time

Philip Pullman, CS Lewis and Roald Dahl feature in top 10

The Independent UK

Viewpoint-Based Removal of Books from Public Library Violated First Amendments, Holds District Court

From Little v. Llano County, decided yesterday by Judge Robert Pitman (W.D. Tex.): In early July 2021, prior to their appointment to the New Library Board, Defendants Rochelle Wells, Rhonda Schneider, Gay Baskin, and Bonnie Wallace were part of a community group pushing for the removal of children's books that…

Reason

Brooklyn Public Library reveals its most borrowed book ever to celebrate 125 years

The library system announced that Where the Wild Things Are is its most borrowed book. It has been sharing its 125 most checked-out books to celebrate 125 years of service to the Brooklyn community.

WEKU

The dark side of the moon: the art of Marcel Dzama

The Canadian polymath’s lush illustrations have long combined innocence with menace. But now, in traumatic times, he wants to put ‘something beautiful out there’

The Guardian - UK

Columbus art museum debuts major Maurice Sendak exhibit

The Columbus Museum of Art has opened a comprehensive exhibit on artist and illustrator Maurice Sendak

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‘I avoid them whenever possible’: the children’s authors who don’t like kids

Raymond Briggs is the latest in a long line of writers revealed to have had little interest in children

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