Horn Book Fanfare Announced: Horn Book magazine’s editors and reviewers have selected their choices for the best children’s and young adult books for 2018. See the list here: www.hbook.com/2018/11/blogs/read-roger/horn-book-fanfare-2018/ .
Awards
SLJ Names Best Books
School Library Journal Names 80 Best for 2018: School Library Journal released its annual list of Best Children’s Books, naming 80 books published in 2018: www.slj.com/?page=best-books-2018
NCTE 2019 Awards Announced
NCTE 2019 Awards Announced: The National Council of Teachers of English announced their annual children’s book awards on Nov. 16, 2018. Between the Lines: How Ernie Barnes Went from the Football Field to the Art [continue reading]
Poet X by Acevedo Wins National Book Award
National Book Awards Announced: The annual National Book Awards were announced on Nov. 14, 2018. The winner in the Young People’s Literature category is Elizabeth Acevedo, “The Poet X” HarperTeen / HarperCollins. The finalists included [continue reading]
National Book Award Longlist Announced
National Book Award Longlist Announced: The Longlist for Young People’s Literature for the 2018 National Book Award has been announced, naming ten books for children or teens that are the finalists for the award. Two [continue reading]
Boston Globe – Horn Book Awards Announced
Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards Announced: The 2018 Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards were announced on May 31th. The winners are: Picture Book Award: They Say Blue written and illustrated by Jillian Tamaki. Picture Book Honor Books: When’s My [continue reading]
Edgar Awards for Best Mysteries Announced
2018 Edgar Awards Announced: The Mystery Writers of America announced the awards for best mystery books published in 2017. The winner in the Best Juvenile category is Vanished! by James Ponti, published by Simon & [continue reading]
Jane Addams Book Awards Announced
Jane Addams 2018 Book Award: Malala’s Magic Pencil was named the 2018 ALA Jane Addams winner for best book for younger children that promotes peace. Written by Malala Yousafzai and illustrated by Kerascoet, this picture [continue reading]