News and interviews with award winning authors and illustrators including Newbery, Caldecott, and more, from School Library Journal
Nominations Open for the I Love My Librarian! Award By Rocco Staino - 09/14/2009
Know a librarian whose work has improved the lives of people in their communities? The New York Times, the Carnegie Corporation of New York, and the American Library Association (ALA) are encouraging the nominations of public, school, college, and academic librarians for the I Love My Librarian! Award. More
Kid Science Book Finalists Announced By Rocco Staino - 10/28/2009
Books that chronicle a day of scientific mishaps, the 1991 discovery of the oldest mummy in the Italian Alps, and a meticulously illustrated depiction of the Apollo 11 moon flight are among the finalists for the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Prizes for Excellence in Science Books for children and young adults.
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Society of Illustrators Gives Lifetime Achievement Award to Van Allsburg By Rocco Staino - 10/26/2009
The Society of Illustrators last week honored two-time Caldecott Medalist Chris Van Allsburg with its Lifetime Achievement Award during the association’s annual Original Art exhibit, which showcases a cross section of the best-illustrated books of the year.
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Teens Vote John Green’s ‘Paper Towns’ No. 1 By SLJ Staff - 10/21/2009
Teens around the country voted John Green’s page-turning mystery Paper Towns (Dutton, 2008) as their favorite book this year in the annual Teens' Top Ten vote, sponsored by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA).
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Kid-Focused Libraries Win IMLS Highest Honors By Lauren Barack - 10/20/2009
Public libraries that offer stellar programs for Pre-K-12 students, provide quality programming to its blind and physically handicapped patrons, and tell the story of the citizen soldier in American history are among five winners of this year’s National Medal for Museum and Library Service, sponsored by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
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Author Linda Sue Park Wins Empire State Author Award By Rocco Staino - 10/19/2009
Newbery Award-winning author Linda Sue Park is this year’s winner of the Empire State Author Award, given to a New York State children’s or YA author for a body of work.
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YA or Not YA? 'Stitches' Nomination Opens Debate By Karen Springen - 10/18/2009
Story from Publishers Weekly: Caldecott Medalist David Small’s graphic novel-style memoir, Stitches, last week became a 2009 National Book Award finalist in the Young People’s Literature category —which has led to some discussion and debate, along with the usual congratulations. More
Small, Hoose, Heiligman: National Book Award Finalists By Rocco Staino - 10/14/2009
A graphic novel memoir, a love story about the man who developed the theory of evolution, and a gritty narrative about three teenage girls are among this year’s finalists for the National Book Award in the category of young people’s literature.
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Heavy Medal: A Mock Newbery Blog Jonathan Hunt, Librarian and teacher, Modesto City Schools November 3, 2009 The Plot Thickens
Laurie wrote--
I am very surprised that The Hunger Games was third on your perso... More
SLJ Covers 2009 A bigger and better view of SLJ's covers from 2009
BookExpo America 2009: SLJ's Day of Dialog School Library Journal held a Day of Dialog in conjunction with the annual BookExpo America on May 28, 2009 at the Brooklyn Public Library. Full story: bit.ly/1a0G7o
2008 National Book Awards Nominees in the young people's literature category graced the red carpet on Awards night Nov. 20, 2008.
The Alvin Ho Collection, Books 1 & 2 (unabr). 4 CDs. 4 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Listening Library/Books on Tape (library.booksontape.com). 2009. ISBN 978-0-7393-7997-4. $38. Gr 2-4–Alvin Ho, a quirky Asian-American second grader, is articulate at home but so afraid of school that he is unable to speak while he is there.
Clowning around at the second annual Atlantic City Free Public Library Family Fun Festival last weekend. About 2,500 people came out to enjoy the beautiful day and the many festivities, including an array of performances, face painting, poetry readings by local teens, games, and music.
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The Alvin Ho Collection, Books 1 & 2 (unabr). 4 CDs. 4 hrs. Prod. by Listening Library. Dist. by Listening Library/Books on Tape (library.booksontape.com). 2009. ISBN 978-0-7393-7997-4. $38. 
