2011 Newbery and Caldecott Award Winners
Growing up, I remember looking–with reverance–at books branded with silver and gold Newbery and Caldecott medals. I knew those books were extra special, awarded by the American Library Association as...
View Article2012 Newbery and Caldecott Award Winners
If you’re looking to add new reads to your child’s bookshelf, consider these two distinguished winners of this year’s Newbery and Caldecott awards. The books were announced by the American Library...
View ArticleRemembering Maurice Sendak, Author of ‘Where the Wild Things Are’
Since its first release in 1963 by Harper & Row, Maurice Sendak’s “Where the Wild Things Are” has continuously appeared on “best books for kids” lists from the past few decades. (In fact, his book...
View ArticleGetting Kids to Love Books for National Reading Month
March may be National Reading Month, but it’s important to focus on reading every month of the year. In addition to setting aside time to read regularly during the day (or night) or visiting your local...
View ArticleSummer Reading Lists-Activity Guides, from Lego Duplo and the ALSC
Lego Duplo’s “Read! Build! Play!” initiative strives to develop early literacy and strengthen learning through their Read and Build series of simple story books paired with easy construction...
View ArticleThe 2014 Newbery and Caldecott Medal Winners: Kate DiCamillo and Brian Floca
The American Library Association announced the winners of its two highest literary honors: the Newbery Medal (for distinguished writing) and the Caldecott Medal (for outstanding artwork). Well-known...
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