Book Hype hosts Karen, Brittany and Kristen venture into the crazy, political world of Dr. Seuss!

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What we’re reading:
–The Bane Chronicles by Cassandra Clare, Sarah Rees Brennan, and Maureen Johnson
–The One Real Thing by Samantha Young

Book Bites:
What was your favorite reading activity in grammar school?

Dr. Seuss and his relevance today:
-What is your favorite Seuss book?
-Real name: Theodor Seuss Geisel
-Went to Dartmouth and was banned from contributing to the humor magazine (Jack-O-Lantern) after getting caught drinking
-From then on he published under the name Seuss
-He was an ‘ad-man’ before his career in children’s lit began
–To Think I Saw It On Mulberry Street kicked it all off
-If at first you don’t succeed, head into politics
-Check out his political cartoons!
-Here’s a bit on his relevance today!
-Finally, he was tasked to create a series of early reader books
–The Cat in the Hat was born (1957)
-16 of his books remain on Publisher’s Weekly top 100 hardcover children’s books of all time
-Beyond children’s books, Seuss created graphic art as well
-His most recent book – What Pet Should I Get? – was published in 2015

Adaptations:
The Grinch (Chuck Jones vs. Jim Carrey)
Horton Hears a Who
The Cat in the Hat
The Lorax

Read Across America:

The National Education Association is building a nation of readers through its signature program, NEA’s Read Across America. Now in its 20th year, this year-round program focuses on motivating children and teens to read through events, partnerships, and reading resources.

“You’re never too old, too wacky, too wild, to pick up a book and read with a child.”

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