Category: Kids
In his book Feeling Like a Kid: Childhood and Children's Literature, Jerry Griswold explores five sensations particularly important in childhood. In the excerpt below, he examines “snugness” and its particular association with Christmas. “Cozy Time” Turning from space to time, we can note that there are certain occasions especially apt for an evocation of…
by Howard Youth The nation’s capital wears its thick cloak of green this time of year. The towering trees, the flourishing vines, the humidity. Tourists feel they've stumbled into a tropical city. But, no, it’s just Washington, D.C. in summer. A very exciting time and place for the naturalist. So, drink a lot of water,…
Among her many activities, JHU Press author Sara Palmer serves as chair of the board of Baltimore's League for People with Disabilities. Recently, we came across the League's charming and inspiring addition to the flood of "Happy" videos based on the Pharrell Williams hit song. And that, in turn, inspired us to invite Sara and…
Among her many activities, JHU Press author Sara Palmer serves as chair of the board of Baltimore's League for People with Disabilities. Recently, we came across the League's charming and inspiring addition to the flood of "Happy" videos based on the Pharrell Williams hit song. And that, in turn, inspired us to invite Sara and…
By john
February 28, 2014
American History, American Studies, Baltimore, Biography, Book talks, General Science, Kids, Literature, Physics, Poetry, Politics, Uncategorized
March roars in with a variety of events suitable for lionizing, and JHU Press authors, editors, and staff will keep busy all month. Stephen H. Grant loved the idea that the official publication date for Collecting Shakespeare would be the Ides of March, and several events around that date welcome his book. At Hunter College,…
Guest post by America's ToothFairy® Oral care starts early! In February, we recognize National Children’s Dental Health Month. It’s a time to reflect on the importance of oral care and the lifelong effects it has on children. Protecting children’s oral health is what prompted me to write the foreword for Your Child’s Teeth: A Complete…
Guest post by America's ToothFairy® Oral care starts early! In February, we recognize National Children’s Dental Health Month. It’s a time to reflect on the importance of oral care and the lifelong effects it has on children. Protecting children’s oral health is what prompted me to write the foreword for Your Child’s Teeth: A Complete…
By john
December 23, 2013
American History, American Studies, conservation, Current Affairs, Education, For Everyone, Health and Medicine, History, Kids, Literature, Politics, Religion, Reviews, sale, Social media, Uncategorized
Happy Holidays from JHUP! We’d like to extend our 30% discount to you on all books featured in this email. Enter code HDPD at checkout to receive a 30% discount on all books featured in this blog post or mention this code when calling in your order at 1-800-537-5487. News and Notes / Praise and…
Guest post by Mark A. Largent Last week the daytime talk show The View announced that it had hired Jenny McCarthy as a co-host for the show. The show has never shied away from hiring strong-willed, opinionated women. But, unlike any of the previous hires, McCarthy has drawn fire from the public health and medical…