Alison Morris
![]() Alison is the children's book buyer for Wellesley Booksmith. She is an active member of both the Association of Books for Children and the New England Children's Booksellers Advisory Council. In 2000 she was awarded the Farrar, Straus & Giroux New Bookseller Award. She holds a degree in Education and Child Study from Smith College. User Stats
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A Pint-Sized HamletFebruary 9, 2010 | Link This | Email this | Comments (3) One of the single most charming things I've ever seen is this video, in which actor Brian Cox teaches a bit of Shakespeare to toddler Theo, who does a jolly good job with the material! Enjoy.
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Taylor Mali Reads "Reading Allowed" AloudFebruary 3, 2010 | Link This | Email this | Comments (2) Poet Taylor Mali is pretty well known in educator circles, and I'm guessing half the world's teachers have his poem "What Teachers Make" taped to their walls. (If they don't, they should.) It was only recently, though, that I discovered his poem "Reading Allowed," which is too good NOT to share here. Recent Posts
The Pigeon Finds a... (ahem)February 2, 2010 | Link This | Email this | Comments (11) Warning: Inappropriate humor! (But I just can't help myself...) Industries: Bookselling, Children's Book News, Indie News, Retailing, Trends In Books Recent Posts
A Photo Tour of Our WeddingJanuary 27, 2010 | Link This | Email this | Comments (28) After months of promising you a proper post about Gareth's and my wedding, today's the day I deliver. What follows is a snapshot of our wedding day, with an emphasis on the more "bookish" elements. While books weren't exactly the theme of the day, we couldn't help but include them! Industries: Bookselling, Children's Book News, Indie News, Retailing, Trends In Books Recent Posts
Unique Monthly Marketing Opportunities for 2010January 15, 2010 | Link This | Email this | Comments (3) Sure, you're accustomed to promoting books in tune with Presidents' Day (Feb. 15th this year), and National Poetry Month in April. But when was the last time you tied titles to National Bird-Feeding Month (January) or brought out your manners-themed stock for International Civility Month (May)? Industries: Bookselling, Children's Book News, Indie News, Publishing & Marketing, Retailing, Trends In Books
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