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Thursday, February 21, 2008

Black History Month

Here's a link to an article that appeared in School Library Journal with suggestions about children's books for Black History Month:
http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/index.asp?layout=articlePrint&articleID=CA6528776

Thursday, February 07, 2008

2008 Charlotte Zolotow Recipients

The Charlotte Zolotow Award recognizes outstanding achievement in picture book writing. (The better known Caldecott Award recognizes outstanding pictures in picture books.)

2008 Winner
Foley, Greg. Thank You, Bear

2008 Honor Books
Bean, Jonathan. At Night
Perkins, Lynne Rae. Pictures from Our Vacation
Schaefer, Carole Lexa. Dragon Dancing

2008 Highly Commended
Boelts, Maribeth. Those Shoes
Cruise, Robin. Only You
Graham, Bob. "The Trouble with Dogs . . . " Said Dad
Harrington, Janice N. . The Chicken-Chasing Queen of Lamar County
Henkes, Kevin. A Good Day
Jenkins, Emily. What Happens on Wednesdays
McKissack, Patricia C.. The All-I'll-Ever-Want Christmas Doll
Pennypacker, Sara. Pierre in Love
Quigley, Mary. Granddad's Fishing Buddy
Wheeler, Lisa. Jazz Baby