Through the Looking Glass Book Reviews: Doodle for Google

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Dear Book Lovers, Welcome! I am delighted that you have found The Through the Looking Glass blog. For over twenty years I reviewed children's literature titles for my online journal, which came out six times a year. Every book review written for that publication can be found on the Through the Looking Glass website (the link is below). I am now moving in a different direction, though the columns that I write are still book-centric. Instead of writing reviews, I'm offering you columns on topics that have been inspired by wonderful books that I have read. I tell you about the books in question, and describe how they have have impacted me. This may sound peculiar to some of you, but the books that I tend to choose are ones that resonate with me on some level. Therefore, when I read the last page and close the covers, I am not quite the same person that I was when first I started reading the book. The shift in my perspective might be miniscule, but it is still there. The books I am looking are both about adult and children's titles. Some of the children's titles will appeal to adults, while others will not. Some of the adult titles will appeal to younger readers, particularly those who are eager to expand their horizons.

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

The 2010 Doodle for Google contest

The 2009 Doodle for Google winning doodle

On February 3^rd Google launched their third annual ”Doodle 4 Google” contest, a competition open to all K-12 students in the U.S. to create their own Google “doodle”. Applicants will design a doodle based around the theme “If I could do anything I would…”. The winning doodler will have his or her artwork viewed by millions on the Google homepage, win a college scholarship, earn computers for his or her school, and have his or her winning design exhibited in the Smithsonian’s, Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum.

Dr. Seuss Enterprises President Susan Brandt joins an esteemed panel of expert jurors to pick finalists for the 3^rd annual “Doodle 4 Google” contest. The panel includes leaders in the animation, illustration and cartoon industries. “Dr. Seuss created a legacy of work inspiring children to dream and use their imagination to accomplish real life goals. I am honored to join this panel of experts in choosing the finalists for this wonderful contest.” Susan Brandt, President of Dr. Seuss Enterprises, L.P.

Teachers must have their students registered by midnight PDT March 17, 2010.

Parents and students should direct their teacher to this website to register: www.google.com/doodle4google.

Doodle submissions must be received by March 31, 2010.