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Most Challenged Books of 2019

April 28, 2020 | jonesw

The American Library Assocation (ALA) reports that 566 books were challenged in libraries, schools, and universities in 2019. Below are the most frequently challenged books. More information can be found through the ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom.

George by Alex Gino
Also available in: e-book

Reasons: challenged, banned, restricted, and hidden to avoid controversy; for LGBTQIA+ content and a transgender character; because schools and libraries should not “put books in a child’s hand that require discussion”; for sexual references; and for conflicting with a religious viewpoint and “traditional family structure.”

A day in the life of Marlon Bundo by Jill Twiss
Also available in: e-book

Reasons: Challenged and vandalized for LGBTQIA+ content and political viewpoints, for concerns that it is “designed to pollute the morals of its readers,” and for not including a content warning.

Robert F. Sibert Medal Awards for Informational Picture Books

January 28, 2014 | strande

The Robert F. Sibert Medal is awarded yearly to an outstanding nonfiction picture book. There are frequently several honor books named as well, and this year was no exception. If you are looking for something both beautiful and informative, try this list of award-winning titles.

2014 Medal Winner and Honor Books:

Parrots over Puerto Rico by Susan L. Roth and Cindy Trumbore ; collages by Susan L. Roth

A splash of red: the life and art of Horace Pippin by written by Jen Bryant ; illustrated by Melissa Sweet

Locomotive by Brian Floca

Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Winners and Honor Books

January 27, 2014 | strande

Today the American Library Association announces its Youth Book & Media Awards, including the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award. Many of us know and love Dr. Seuss, an author who created engaging stories for beginning readers, and this award celebrates books that continue that tradition today. If you need a fun suggestion for a beginning reader, this list has some great ideas. For more information about this award and its recipients, check the ALA website.

2014 Award Recipients and Honor Books:


The watermelon seed by Greg Pizzoli

Ball by word and pictures by Mary Sullivan

Youth and Teen Book Awards Announced

January 11, 2011 | Michelle

Guess what! Award season has begun and the newest award winners in books and media for Youth and Teens were announced at the American Library Association Mid-winter Conference yesterday morning. The 2011 winners can be found at the ALA website but some of the highlights include:

Click on the titles to see which ones we have available for checkout. Enjoy!

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