The wonderful and the odd

This week seems to be a week for the odd and the wonderful in children's book-related items.

First for the odd:

• Getting married? Want to look like a Disney Princess? You're in luck: Check 'em out at Jezebel.
• You know that the celebrity book thing is getting completely out of hand when Heather Mills is ready to try her hand at the field. Guess what? She's inspired by her daughter and thinks it would be cool if she (Heather Mills) were the next J.K. Rowling! I think it's time for a BACA intervention. (I actually saw in real life Jeff Foxworthy's new picture book prominently displayed at Barnes and Noble in Santa Monica this week. What is the reading demographic for his book?)

Wonderfully odd:

• Patrick Lee writes about Potter in the academy for CNN. Unfortunately, the article only covers Potter in theology or religious studies classes.
• Goosebumps are back.
  

Wonderful:

• Salon's Broadsheet covers the Amelia Bloomer project. Check out the 2008 Amelia Bloomer list here.
• It's time for the Children's Choice Book Awards! Have your children vote for their favorite books of the year here. And, you can find the nominees here. (Good lists and a great-looking functional website to boot.)

BACA altert!

Guess which celebrity has "a children's book in him?" You'll be glad to hear it's Jim Carrey.

Joel Stein writes, for Time, "he's also got a children's book in him. 'It's called Cynthia's New Friend. It's about how we hate change. We hate people to change because we're afraid they'll fly away.'"

Sounds like a good one, no? It has a message! We all love that.

Yet Another Cybil Discussion

I have another question up over at The Cybils--this time to do with publicity. Please head on over and share your expertise and advice.

Speaking of publicity, here's another candidate for BACA to consider.