April 18, 2010

Today is America Ferrera's Birthday

America Ferrera Latina Superstar
Author: Sheila Anderson
State Affiliation of Author:
ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-3210-1
ISBN-10: 0-7660-3210-8
Publication Year: 2009
Interest Level: Grades 5-9
Page Count: 48

America Ferrera may play Ugly Betty on TV, but she's anything but ugly in real life! Down to earth, determined, and proud of her accomplishments, Ferrera has become a role model for Latina women everywhere. This fun-to-read book offers juicy quotes, personal stories, and accessible features such as a timeline and glossary.

April 16, 2010

Today would have been Wilbur Wright's birthday

Author Jennifer Reed takes us on a flight through the lives of two revolutionary brothers who proved to the world that humans could fly. Recounted in detail are the numerous experiments and efforts in aerodynamics that propelled the Wright brothers to finish first in the race toward powered flight. Fun activities such as building a wind tunnel and anemometer are also included.

April 15, 2010

Iceland volcano grounds flights across northern Europe

Clouds of ash are in the air this morning from an erupted volcano in Iceland. The BBC says "the huge ash cloud is drifting south, leaving airports closed and a number of passengers potentially stranded in the UK and overseas. Experts say the ash affects visibility and debris can get sucked into airplane engines, which could affect the safety of air travel."

To read more about this, USAToday.com has an article here.

Enslow Publishers recently published a book on this natural disaster: Volcanoes: The Science Behind Fiery Eruptions

On this day in history

On this day in 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first black major league baseball player when he debuted with the Brooklyn Dodgers.

Today would have been Leonardo da Vinci's birthday

Leonardo da Vinci was born on this date in 1452.

April 14, 2010

Online Preview: Trapped--Youth in the Nazi Ghettos

Holocaust Remembrance Day is April 11th. We thought that this would be an appropriate time to tell you that we have just published a new series titled: True Stories of Teens in the Holocaust. With a special focus on children and young adults' experiences during the Holocaust, these books tell the poignant stories of young people's lives through primary sources and artifacts.
To see an online sneak preview of the book containing the frontmatter, first chapter, and backmatter, click on any of the titles below.
Take a look, write a review, mention the books in your blog, or please feel free to share this email with your colleagues. If you are interested in reviewing the entire book, please send me an email and let me know how your review can help us spread the word about these new books.
Trapped—Youth in the Nazi Ghettos: Primary Sources From the Holocaust 978-0-7660-3272-9

On this day in history

On April 14, 1865 Abraham Lincoln was shot and mortally wounded by John Wilkes Booth while at the Ford's Theater in Washington, DC. President Lincoln died the next day.

Online Preview: Youth Destroyed The Nazi Camps

Holocaust Remembrance Day is April 11th. We thought that this would be an appropriate time to tell you that we have just published a new series titled: True Stories of Teens in the Holocaust. With a special focus on children and young adults' experiences during the Holocaust, these books tell the poignant stories of young people's lives through primary sources and artifacts.
To see an online sneak preview of the book containing the frontmatter, first chapter, and backmatter, click on any of the titles below.
Take a look, write a review, mention the books in your blog, or please feel free to share this email with your colleagues. If you are interested in reviewing the entire book, please send me an email and let me know how your review can help us spread the word about these new books.
Youth Destroyed—The Nazi Camps: Primary Sources From the Holocaust 978-0-7660-3273-6
These books are available in hardcover library binding only at this time. They are each 128 pages in length and are illustrated with color and black-and-white photographs. The books can be purchased directly from our website or through your preferred seller of books.

April 13, 2010

Shattered Youth in Nazi Germany

Holocaust Remembrance Day is April 11th. We thought that this would be an appropriate time to tell you that we have just published a new series titled: True Stories of Teens in the Holocaust. With a special focus on children and young adults' experiences during the Holocaust, these books tell the poignant stories of young people's lives through primary sources and artifacts.
To see an online sneak preview of the book containing the frontmatter, first chapter, and backmatter, click on any of the titles below.
Take a look, write a review, mention the books in your blog, or please feel free to share this email with your colleagues. If you are interested in reviewing the entire book, please send me an email and let me know how your review can help us spread the word about these new books.
Shattered Youth in Nazi Germany: Primary Sources From the Holocaust 978-0-7660-3268-2

Online Preview: Hidden Teens, HIdden Lives

Holocaust Remembrance Day is April 11th. We thought that this would be an appropriate time to tell you that we have just published a new series titled: True Stories of Teens in the Holocaust. With a special focus on children and young adults' experiences during the Holocaust, these books tell the poignant stories of young people's lives through primary sources and artifacts.
To see an online sneak preview of the book containing the frontmatter, first chapter, and backmatter, click on any of the titles below.
Take a look, write a review, mention the books in your blog, or please feel free to share this email with your colleagues. If you are interested in reviewing the entire book, please send me an email and let me know how your review can help us spread the word about these new books.
Preview True Stories of Teens in the Holocaust




Hidden Teens, Hidden Lives: Primary Sources From the Holocaust 978-0-7660-3271-2

April 12, 2010

Enslow at TLA Booth 2748! April 15-17


Enslow Publishers will be exhibiting at the Texas Library Association on April 15th to 17th in San Antonio.


Visit Enslow at booth number 2748!


For more information about Enslow Publishers, visit http://www.enslow.com/


Texas Library Association website: http://www.txla.org/conference/conf.html

On this day in history

The Salk vaccine was declared safe and effective.

On this day in history


The Civil War began as Confederate forces fired on Fort Sumter in South Carolina.

April 11, 2010

Online Preview: Escape--Teens on the Run

Holocaust Remembrance Day is April 11th. We thought that this would be an appropriate time to tell you that we have just published a new series titled: True Stories of Teens in the Holocaust. With a special focus on children and young adults' experiences during the Holocaust, these books tell the poignant stories of young people's lives through primary sources and artifacts.
To see an online sneak preview of the book containing the frontmatter, first chapter, and backmatter, click on any of the titles below.
Take a look, write a review, mention the books in your blog, or please feel free to share this email with your colleagues. If you are interested in reviewing the entire book, please send me an email and let me know how your review can help us spread the word about these new books.
Preview True Stories of Teens in the Holocaust


Escape—Teens on the Run: Primary Sources From the Holocaust 978-0-7660-3270-5

Online Preview: Courageous Teen Resisters: Primary Sources From the Holocaust

Holocaust Remembrance Day is April 11th. We thought that this would be an appropriate time to tell you that we have just published a new series titled: True Stories of Teens in the Holocaust. With a special focus on children and young adults' experiences during the Holocaust, these books tell the poignant stories of young people's lives through primary sources and artifacts.
To see an online sneak preview of the book containing the frontmatter, first chapter, and backmatter, click on any of the titles below.
Take a look, write a review, mention the books in your blog, or please feel free to share this email with your colleagues. If you are interested in reviewing the entire book, please send me an email and let me know how your review can help us spread the word about these new books.
Preview True Stories of Teens in the Holocaust ISBN
Courageous Teen Resisters: Primary Sources From the Holocaust 978-0-7660-3269-9

April 10, 2010

Happy Birthday Richard Peck!

Richard Peck: A Spellbinding Storyteller
Author: Kimberly Campbell
State Affiliation of Author: GA
State Affiliation of Title: IL, NY
ISBN-13: 978-0-7660-2723-7
ISBN-10: 0-7660-2723-6
Publication Year: 2007
Interest Level: Grades 6-up
Page Count: 112

Richard Peck is a Midwestern success story. Born and reared in Decatur, Illinois, he became a teacher but eventually quit his job to become a writer. But Peck could never fully leave the classroom. So now he reaches his students by writing books for them. Peck has an elegant way of creating quirky characters and historically accurate settings, and weaves them into a magical and extraordinary story. His 2001 Newbery winning book, A Year Down Yonder, is a Depression era novel about fifteen-year-old Mary Alice, who is sent by train from Chicago to live in the country with her feisty Grandma Dowdel. Peck now lives in New York City, but enjoys traveling the globe to meet teachers, librarians, students, and readers of all ages.

April 09, 2010

April 11-17 is National Library Week! How will you celebrate?



Celebrate National Library Week at your library!
Visit www.enslow.com or read your favorite Enslow books to celebrate at your library.
For more information, visit ALA's site.



On this day in history

The nation's first tax-supported public library was founded in Peterborough, N.H.

On this day in history

French explorer Robert La Salle reached the Mississippi River.

Happy Birthday Paul Robeson!

Today would have been Paul Robeson's 112th birthday!


This actor, singer, and political activist inspired a lot of people, and is still known for his unwavering stature as a champion of civil rights.


Enslow has two titles about this political activist for the elementary and middle school markets.