News and interviews with award winning authors and illustrators including Newbery, Caldecott, and more, from School Library Journal en-us http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/community/Awards/47053.html?nid=3241 2009 Reed Business Information. Subject to its http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/info/260304.html Terms of Use. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:09:27 MST http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6704160.html?nid=3241 Books that chronicle a day of scientific mishaps, the 1991 discovery of the oldest mummy in the Italian Alps, and a meticulously illustrated depiction of the Apollo 11 moon flight are among the finalists for the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Prizes for Excellence in Science Books for children and young adults. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6703951.html?nid=3241 The Society of Illustrators last week honored two-time Caldecott Medalist Chris Van Allsburg with its Lifetime Achievement Award during the association’s annual Original Art exhibit, which showcases a cross section of the best-illustrated books of the year. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EST http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6703180.html?nid=3241 Teens around the country voted John Green’s page-turning mystery Paper Towns (Dutton, 2008) as their favorite book this year in the annual Teens' Top Ten vote, sponsored by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6702814.html?nid=3241 Public libraries that offer stellar programs for Pre-K-12 students, provide quality programming to its blind and physically handicapped patrons, and tell the story of the citizen soldier in American history are among five winners of this year’s National Medal for Museum and Library Service, sponsored by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:00:00 EST http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6702753.html?nid=3241 Newbery Award-winning author Linda Sue Park is this year’s winner of the Empire State Author Award, given to a New York State children’s or YA author for a body of work. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EST http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6702614.html?nid=3241 Story from Publishers Weekly: Caldecott Medalist David Small’s graphic novel-style memoir, Stitches, last week became a 2009 National Book Award finalist in the Young People’s Literature category —which has led to some discussion and debate, along with the usual congratulations. Sun, 18 Oct 2009 22:36:00 EST http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6702015.html?nid=3241 A graphic novel memoir, a love story about the man who developed the theory of evolution, and a gritty narrative about three teenage girls are among this year’s finalists for the National Book Award in the category of young people’s literature. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6701122.html?nid=3241 The San Antonio Commission on Literacy has awarded Scholastic with the 2009 Literacy Organization of the Year Award for its partnership with the San Antonio Public Library, the San Antonio Public Library Foundation, and other community groups. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6699171.html?nid=3241 Want to a new set of hardcover American history books for your public or school library? Then apply for the We the People Bookshelf grant, which encourages kids to read and understand great literature while exploring themes in American history. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6699126.html?nid=3241 The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art threw a star-studded event in New York on September 24 to honor artist Alice Provensen, celebrated editor Walter Lorraine, Cricket magazine founders Marianne and Blouke Carus, and the cofounder and president of First Book, Kyle Zimmer. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6698582.html?nid=3241 Author and naturalist Sy Montgomery is winner of the 2010 Children's Book Guild’s Nonfiction Award www.childrensbookguild.org, which honors an author or illustrator whose body of work has contributed significantly to the quality of nonfiction for kids. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6678921.html?nid=3241 Know a librarian whose work has improved the lives of people in their communities? The New York Times, the Carnegie Corporation of New York, and the American Library Association (ALA) are encouraging the nominations of public, school, college, and academic librarians for the I Love My Librarian! Award. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:05:00 EST http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6685485.html?nid=3241 Gail Gibbons, an author and illustrator of more than 140 books for young children, is winner of the 2010 Regina Medal, given annually by the Catholic Library Association to a someone whose work has made a significant contribution to the field of children’s literature. Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6673037.html?nid=3241 Jacqueline Woodson’s After Tupac and D Foster (Putnam), Kristin Cashore’s Graceling (Harcourt), and Neil Gaiman’s The Graveyard Book, by (HarperCollins) are among finalists for the inaugural Amelia Elizabeth Walden Book Award, created to recognize an author whose work demonstrates “a positive approach to life, widespread teen appeal, and literary merit.” Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6675743.html?nid=3241 Susan Erickson, a librarian and 2009 Caldecott committee member, pulled a few strings at last month’s Newbery/Caldecott/Wilder Banquet in Chicago to sit next to one of her favorite people: Francisco Jiménez. And it turned out to be a long-awaited reunion. Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6674964.html?nid=3241 If your library has outstanding family programming and you’d like to do more of it, here’s your chance to win $10,000. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6675310.html?nid=3241 Neil Gaiman has nabbed yet another Eisner Award, this time for Coraline—The Graphic Novel (HarperCollins, 2008). Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6668406.html?nid=3241 A fifth grade assignment focused on the 2008 presidential election, a middle school project that highlights the use of digital storytelling, and a high school program on people who changed the world have earned their schools top prizes in the second annual ISTE Media Specialist Technology Innovation Award. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6666525.html?nid=3241 Some 33 institutions in 21 states have been awarded grants totaling $20.4 million from the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program to assist literacy efforts, increase the number of media specialists, and create more diversity in the workplace. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.schoollibraryjournal.com/article/CA6666011.html?nid=3241 School Library Journal is a 2009 winner of the Association of Educational Publishers’ (AEP) Distinguished Achievement Award for its controversial cover story “Has the Newbery Lost Its Way?” Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:49:00 EST