Posted on January 27th, 2010 by ascplcl
The American Library Association also awards the most outstanding Latino authors and illustrators of the year. The following information comes from ALA. Pura Belpré (Illustrator) Award honoring a Latino writer and illustrator whose children’s books best portray, affirm and celebrate the Latino cultural experience “Book Fiesta!: Celebrate Children’s Day/Book Day; Celebremos El día de [...]
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Posted on January 21st, 2010 by ascplcl
In addition to the Newbery and Caldecott Awards, there are a number of other important awards presented by the American Library Association annually. The Coretta Scott King Awards’ description and list of 2010 winners that follow are taken from The American Library Association website. “Designed to commemorate the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther [...]
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Posted on January 19th, 2010 by ascplcl
The American Library Association awarded their annual youth media awards on Monday, January 18th. Here are the Newbery and the Caledecott winners and honor books. In coming days we will highlight other awards. John Newbery Medal for most outstanding contribution to children’s literature “When You Reach Me,” written by Rebecca Stead, is the 2010 Newbery [...]
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Posted on January 13th, 2010 by ascplcl
Looking for something new to read? Click on one of the tabs on the right hand side of the page and see our monthly lists of recommended picture books and chapter books. If you see a title that interests you, click on the picture of the book cover for more information or on the blue [...]
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Posted on January 5th, 2010 by ascplcl
Thanks in part to a grant by the Akron Community Foundation, the library has added a collection of 30 different DVDs to help children get ready to start school. This expanded collection includes quality videos dealing with early literacy topics such as starting school, colors, numbers, letters and shapes. This collection can be found at [...]
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