Frank Cottrell Boyce was named the Guardian Award winner for his book The Unforgotten Coat, which he originally wrote for charity. He was commissioned to write the story (of a Mongolian schoolgirl whose family was [continue reading]
Wolff, Ashley. Baby Bear Sees Blue. Ashley Wolff, Illus. Pic. Bk. Beach Lane, 2012. 40p. $16.99. 978-1-4424-1306-1. OUTSTANDING GRADES TOD-PRE Wolff captures a young child’s unending curiosity of the world, weaving in an identification of [continue reading]
National Book Award Young People’s Literature Nominees
The National Book Foundation announced the finalists for the 2012 National Book Award in Young People’s Literature. The nominees are: William Alexander, Goblin Secrets(S&S/McElderry); Carrie Arcos, Out of Reach(Simon Pulse); Patricia McCormick, Never Fall [continue reading]
Lynden Public Library wins 2012 Mora Award
Lynden Public Library wins 2012 Mora Award REFORMA, the National Association to Promote Library & Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish Speaking, is pleased to announce that Lynden Public Library of the Whatcom County [continue reading]
Review of the Week
Milford, Kate. The Broken Lands. Andrea Offerman, Illus. Fic. Clarion, 2012. 456p. $16.99. 978-0-547-73966-3. OUTSTANDING. GRADES 7-12. Arch-fiend Jack Hellcoal has sent his supernatural minions to transform New York into a literal hell on earth. [continue reading]
Do-It-Yourself Toy Science Program
Do-It-Yourself Toy Science Program Libraries are always interested in programming that will attract boys as well as girls, and a science program where the kids make toys is a great way to appeal to a [continue reading]
Board Book Round-up
Fall is upon us, which means it is time for BayViews semi-annual review of new board books. We have not received as many books to review as we have in the past; let’s hope more [continue reading]
Review of the Week
Telegemeier, Raina. Drama. Raina Telegemeier, Illus. Graphic. Graphix/Scholastic, 2012. 233p. $23.99, 978-0-545-32698-8. PB $10.99, 978-0-545-32699-5. OUTSTANDING. GRADES 4-8. Raina Telegemeier’s follow-up to her Eisner-winning autobiographical graphic memoir Smile (2010) focuses on seventh grader Callie and [continue reading]