February 2, 2015 | strande
If you're looking for a recommended teen book, try one of these. The Michael L. Printz Award is bestowed yearly on books that demonstrate excellence in young adult literature. For more information on this and other awards, check the
YALSA Website.
2015 Michael L. Printz Winner
2015 Michael L. Printz Honor Books
February 2, 2015 | strande
Today the American Library Association announces its Youth Book & Media Awards, including the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award. Many of us know and loveDr. 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 theALA website.
2015 Award Recipients and Honor Books:
January 28, 2013 | marianne
Along with the 2013 Caldecott Medal Winner, the 2013 Caldecott Honor books have also been announced. This year five picture books were selected to receive the Caldecott Honor. Those five recipients are:
Creepy carrots! by words, Aaron Reynolds ; pictures, Peter Brown
Extra yarn by Mac Barnett ; illustrated by Jon Klassen
Green by Laura Vaccaro Seeger
One cool friend by story by Toni Buzzeo ; pictures by David Small
Sleep like a tiger by written by Mary Logue ; illustrated by Pamela Zagarenski
January 28, 2013 | marianne
This Is Not My Hat, written and illustrated by Jon Klassen, has been awarded the 2013 Caldecott Medal. Klassen's story of a little fish, a big fish, a stolen hat and the consequences that follow is told through spare text and simple, yet clever illustrations. This award-winner will have kids and parents turning the pages over and over to enjoy both the story and the artwork.
January 30, 2012 | marianne
A Ball For Daisy, written and illustrated by Chris Raschka, has been awarded the 2012 Caldecott Medal. This wordless picture book tells the story of a spirited dog named Daisy and her beloved red ball. Through a turn of events, she gains a brand-new friend and realizes there can be more than one way to have fun. The brightly colored, expressive illustrations make this story an entertaining read for kids and adults alike.
I'll give you the sun by Jandy Nelson
And we stay by Jenny Hubbard
Carnival at Bray: a novel by Jessie Ann Foley
Grasshopper jungle by a history by Andrew Smith
