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Tales of the Madman Underground by John Barnes has been selected as a Michael L. Printz Award Honor Book; the Printz Award is given annually for literary excellence in Young Adult literature. Hold Still by Nina La Cour was selected as a finalist for the William C. Morris Award, which honors books written for young adults by first-time, previously unpublished authors. The Vast Fields of Ordinary by Nick Burd has won the first ever Children’s and Young Adult Stonewall Book Award for exceptional merit relating to the gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgendered experience. Pearl and Wagner: One Funny Day by Kate McMullan, illustrated by R.W. Alley has been named a Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Honor Book; the Geisel Award is given annually to the author and illustrator of the most distinguished book for beginning readers.
To learn more about these and other ALA Award winners, please visit: www.ala.org
Return to Redwall in your classroom and library! Brian Jacques’ bestselling series is perfect for starting discussions on heroes, history, bravery, and friendship. Click here to download a free guide for the entire series—and don’t miss the newest installment, The Sable Quean. Visit www.theredwallexperience.com for even more content, information and games!
Spring is right around the corner! And that means Very Hungry Caterpillar Day! Plan your celebration around the first day of spring—March 20th—with this Very Hungry Caterpillar Day activity kit
Follow the link to the right for more FREE classroom resources, discussion guides, and activity kits.
Don’t miss our newest episodes on From the Publisher's Office! Check out an interview with national bestselling author and illustrator Jan Brett where she talks about her inspiration for her newest book, The Easter Egg. Also available is a fantastic new read-aloud of Listen to the Wind by host of Penguin Storytime, Liz Shanks. More exciting content for YA Central, including episodes featuring Heather Brewer, author of The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod, and Richelle Mead, author of Vampire Academy. While you’re waiting, sink your teeth into the excerpts of Vampire Academy in The Reading Room.
The Case of the Cryptic Crinoline by Nancy Springer has been nominated for the Edgar Allan Poe Award in the Juvenile category, and The Morgue and Me by John C. Ford has been nominated for the Edgar Allan Poe Award in the Young Adult category. Sponsored by the Mystery Writers of America, the Edgar Allan Poe Awards are bestowed annually upon authors of distinguished work in various categories of the mystery genre. The Edgars are the most prestigious awards given in the mystery writing field and a nomination is considered to be a badge of excellence for both the author and the publisher. The Edgar® Awards will be presented to the winners at the 64th Gala Banquet in April. For more information, please visit www.mysterywriters.org
This month, we're featuring Heather Brewer, author of the enormously popular Vlad Tod series! The newest book, Eleventh Grade Burns, comes out this month, and follows Eighth Grade Bites, Ninth Grade Burns, and Tenth Grade Bleeds. Her loyal fans, known as Minions, know that Vlad Tod is not your usual vampire, and here you can find out more about the series and the author behind the books!
Click here to meet Heather and learn how to arrange for her to speak at your school or library.
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2010 Charlotte Zolotow Honor Book
Established in 1998, the Charlotte Zolotow award is given annually for outstanding writing in a picture book for children (in the birth through seven age range), published in the United States in the preceding year. For further information, please visit http://www.education/ccbc/books/zolotow.asp
The Sydney Taylor Book Award is presented annually to outstanding books for children and teens that authentically portray the Jewish experience. Presented by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) since 1968, the Award encourages the publication and widespread use of quality Judaic literature. Gold medals are presented in three categories: Younger Readers, Older Readers, and Teen Readers. Honor Books are awarded silver medals, and Notable Books are named in each category. For more information, please visit www.SydneyTaylorBookAward.org.
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