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2010 Golden Kite Awards Honor Two CLN Members
Congratulations to Marion Dane Bauer, whose luscious book, The Longest Night, was recognized by the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators as the 2010 Golden Kite Award winner for picture book text. A book about forest animals struggling to end a long winter night, bringing back the warmth and cheer of the sun, is a wonderful read-aloud. With all the snow throughout the country, it has more relevancy than ever! Illustrated by Ted Lewin in cool blues and whites, this is a picture book to cherish. The Longest Night is published by Holiday House.
Rebecca Kai Dotlich received the Golden Kite Honor in this same category, picture book text, for her Bella & Bean (Atheneum). When a rat who’s a moody poet and a rat who’s a ball of energy work to be friends, the result is a book about friendship but also about the poetic process. Working on several levels, the text is pleasantly matched by Aileen Leijten’s illustrations.
Two fine books by two fine writers … it’s a delight to find them honored in this way.
(posted 03 March 2010) |
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| The Spring 2010 Children's Indie Next List
Congratulations to CLN members whose books are featured on this list from the American Booksellers Association. Booksellers throughout the land submit their choices for the most intriguing books they’ve read lately.
Born Yesterday: The Diary of a Young Journalist by James Solheim, illus by Simon James (Philomel) "An aspiring journalist, who happens to be a newborn, writes an expose on what it means to navigate life, how to get the attention of your big sister, and all things baby. Even if you child asks to hear this story every night, Born Yesterday is so laugh-out-loud funny that you won't mind." —Katherine Fergason, Bunch of Grapes Bookstore, Vineyard Haven, MA
So Many Days by Allison McGhee, illus by Taeeun Yoo (Atheneum)
"This wonderful story about the choices children make features beautiful illustrations from Taeeun Yoo and Alison McGhee's endearing writing. As So Many Days says, 'Words will open your heart.'" —Rebecca Dowling, Hockessin Book Shelf, Hockessin, DE
Split by Swati Avasthi (Knopf)
"At age 16, Jace Witherspoon has finally fled from the home of his violently abusive father. With only the return address on an envelope slipped to him by his mother as he left, he travels to find safe haven with his long- vanished older brother. Split is the story of their prickly and unexpected reunion, and the two brothers' struggles to reconcile the legacy of their damaged upbringing with the possibility of a new life. Dynamically told through Jace's voice, this story is relentless and captivating." —Karen McCollom, TheYankee Bookshop, Woodstock, VT
(posted 03 March 2010) |
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“Only when taking it easy could one do one’s wondering.” |
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-William Steig, Abels’ Island |
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CLN members have proven themselves to be generous and caring individuals. Here are possible ways in which you can "pay it forward." |
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