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The National Children's Book and Literacy Alliance
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THE NCBLA BOOK AUCTION
This auction, which ran from Jan 23 - February 9, 2008, was an opportunity to own an amazing collection of new audiobooks and autographed copies of great books by some of the best children’s book authors in the world, for personal collection or for a favorite school or library!
Auction description below.
The Scholastic Audiobook/NCBLA Book Collection Auction on eBay!
Scholastic Audiobooks has donated 10 new audiobooks, including Gregory Maguire’s New York Times Best Seller What-the-Dickens! for an online auction to benefit The National Children’s Book and Literacy Alliance. This audiobook collection includes The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick; Main Street #1 by Ann Martin; Stoneheart by Charlie Fletcher; and Looking Glass Wars by Frank Beddor.
In addition, the NCBLA Board has donated many personally autographed audiobooks and books to this collection, including works by M.T. Anderson, Natalie Babbitt, Susan Cooper, Nikki Grimes, Patricia MacLachlan, Gregory Maguire, and Katherine Paterson. The retail value of this book basket exceeds $1,000. For a detailed list of books and audiobooks, see below.
Complete catalogue of the NCBLA Book Collection:
Audiobooks Donated by Scholastic Audiobooks
What-the-Dickens by Gregory Maguire
The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick
Stoneheart by Charlie Fletcher
The Snow Spider by Jenny Nimmo
Looking Glass Wars by Frank Beddor
Main Street #1 by Ann Martin
Clifford the Big Red Dog by Norman Bridwell
There Was a Cold Lady Who Swallowed Some Snow by Lucille Colandro
Drums, Girls and Dangerous Pie by Jordan Sonnenblick
Ella the Elegant Elephant by Carmela & Steven D’Amico
Personally Autographed Books and Audiobooks –
Donated by the authors and illustrators of the NCBLA
M.T. Anderson
Octavian Nothing – autographed novel, two copies
Thirsty – autographed paperback novel
Feed – autographed paperback novel
Whales on Stilts – autographed paperback novel
The Clue of the Linoleum Lederhosen – autographed paperback novel
Whales on Stilts – audiobook
The Serpent Came to Gloucester – audiobook
Handel, Who Knew What He Liked – autographed picture book
Me, All Alone at the End of the World – autographed picture book
Natalie Babbitt
Jack Plank Tells Tales – autographed novel
Mary Brigid Barrett
Sing to the Stars – autographed picture book
The Man of the House at Huffington Row – autographed picture book
Day Care Days – autographed picture book
Susan Cooper
The Dark Is Rising Sequence – autographed book
Over Sea, Under Stone; The Dark Is Rising; Greenwitch; The Grey King; Silver on the Tree: five novels in one attractive volume – usually available only in the UK
Over Sea, Under Stone – autographed audiobook
Greenwitch – autographed audiobook
The Grey King – autographed audiobook
Silver on the Tree – autographed audiobook
Nikki Grimes
When Gorilla Goes Walking – autographed picture book – 2 copies
Gregory Maguire
Wicked – autographed novel
What-the-Dickens – autographed novel
Patricia MacLachlan
Edward’s Eyes – autographed novel
Caleb’s Story – autographed novel
Caleb’s Story – audiobook
Katherine Paterson
Bridge to Terabithia – autographed audiobook
Jacob Have I Loved – autographed audiobook
Bread and Roses,Too – autographed audiobook
The Field of Dogs – autographed audiobook
The King’s Equal – autographed audiobook
Bonus Books!
History Dudes: Ancient Egyptians – by Laura Buller, illustrated by Rick Cando
History Dudes: Vikings – by Laura Buller, illustrated by Rick Cando
Windows into My World: Latino Youth Write Their Lives – edited by Sarah Cortez
The Golden Rule – by Ilene Cooper, illustrated by Gabi Swiatowska
Sawdust and Spangles: The Amazing Life of W.C. Coup – by Ralph Covert and G. Riley Mills, illustrated by Giselle Potter
Hugville – written by Court Crandell, illustrated by Joe Murray
Born Yesterday: Poems of a Life – by Lee Bennet Hopkins
A Story With Pictures – by Barbara Kanninen, illustrated by Lynn Rowe Reed
Nutmeg – written and illustrated by Dennis Lucas
The Curious Boy’s Book of Adventure: 100 Hijinks and Escapades – by Sam Martin
Mrs. Watson Wants Your Teeth – by Alison McGhee, illustrated by Harry Bliss
The Best Eid Ever – by Asma Mobin-Uddin, illustrated by Laura Jacobsen
Sammy Keyes and the Dead Giveaway – by Wendelin Van Draanen
RECENT AWARDS
The Caldecott Medal
for the most distinguished American picture book for children
Flotsam
Written and illustrated by David Wiesner
Honorees:
Gone Wild: An Endangered Animal Alphabet,
written and illustrated by David McLimans,
and
Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom,
illustrated by Kadir Nelson, written by Carole Boston Weatherford
The Newbery Medal
for the most outstanding contribution to children's literature
The Higher Power of Lucky
by Susan Patron
Honorees:
Penny from Heaven,
written by Jennifer L. Holm;
Hattie Big Sky,
by Kirby Larson;
and
Rules
by Cynthia Lord.
For more information go to:
The ALA Newbery/Caldecott Release
Coretta Scott King Award
recognizing an African American author and illustrator of outstanding books for children and young adults that demonstrate sensitivity to "the true worth and value of all beings":
New Talent Award:
Standing Against The Wind
by Traci L. Jones
Illustrator Award:
Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People To Freedom
illustrated by Kadir Nelson, written by Carole Boston Weatherford
Illustrator Honorees:
Jazz
illustrated by Christopher Myers, written by Walter Dean Myers;
and
Poetry For Young People
illustrated by Benny Andrews, written by Langston Hughes, edited by David Roessel and Arnold Rampersad
Author Award:
Copper Son
by Sharon Draper
Author Honor:
The Road to Paris
by Nikki Grimes
Theodor Seuss Geisel Award
for the outstanding book for beginning reader
Winner:
Zelda and Ivy
by Laura Mcgee Kvasnosky
Honorees:
Move Over, Rover!
by Karen Beaumont, illustrated by Jane Dyer;
Mercy Watson Goes For A Ride
by Kate Dicamillo, illustrated by Chris Van Dusen;
and
Not A Box
by Antoinette Portis
Michael L. Printz Award
for excellence in literature written for young adults
Winner:
American Born Chinese
by Gene Luen Yang and Gene Yang
Honorees:
The Astonishing Life Of Octavian Nothing, Traitor To The Nation
by M.T. Anderson;
An Abundance Of Katherines
by John Green;
Surrender by Sonya Hartnett; The Book Thief
by Markus Zusak
Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal
for a substantial and lasting contribution to children’s literature
Winner: James Marshall (Posthumous)
Margaret A. Edwards Award
for lifetime achievement in writing for young adults
Winner: Lois Lowry
Alex Awards
for the best adult books that appeal to teen audience
The Book of Lost Things by John Connolly
The Whistling Season by Ivan Doig
Eagle Blue: A Team, A Tribe, and A High School Basketball Season in Arctic Alaska by Michael D’Orso
Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
Color of the Sea by John Hamamura
The Floor of the Sky by Pamela Carter Joern
The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game by Michael Lewis
Black Swan Green by David Mitchell
The World Made Straight by Ron Rash
The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield
Andrew Carnegie Medal
for excellence in children's video
Winner:
Knuffle Bunny
by Mo Willems
May Hill Arbuthnot Honor Lecture Award
recognizing an author, critic, librarian, historian, or teacher of children's literature, who then presents a lecture at a winning host site
Winner: David Macaulay
Mildred L. Batchelder Award
for an outstanding children's book translated from a foreign language and subsequently published in the United States
Winner:
The Pull Of The Ocean
by Jean-Claude Mourlevat, translated by Y. Maudet
Honorees:
The Last Dragon
by Silvana de Mari;
and
The Killer’s Tears
by Anne-Laure Bondoux
Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award
for most distinguished informational book for children
Winner:
Team Moon
by Catherine Thimmesh
Honorees:
Freedom Riders: John Lewis And Jim Zwerg On The Front Lines Of The Civil Rights Movement
by Ann Bausum;
Quest For The Tree Kangaroo
by Sy Montgomery, photos by Nic Bishop;
and
To Dance: A Ballerina's Graphic Novel
by Seina Cherson Siegel and Mark Siegel
Schneider Family Book Award
for books that embody an artistic expression of the disability experience
Best Book for Children:
The Deaf Musicians
by Pete Seeger, Paul Dubois Jacobs and
Gregory Christie
Best Middle Grade:
Rules
by Cynthia Lord
Best Teen:
Small Steps
by Louis Sachar
For more information, go to American Library Association’s website at: www.ala.org
THE CHILDREN’S BOOK COUNCIL
ASKS FOR SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF HURRICANE KATRINA
The Children's Book Council is keeping a current list of activities that their members as well as book and library organizations are doing to support victims of Hurricane Katrina. You can view this listing from the CBC home page at www.cbcbooks.org.
SOCIETY OF CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS TO DONATE COMFORT KITS
The SCBWI is assembling Comfort Kits for children who have been displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Each kit will contain: 2 NEW Books; 1 Flashlight; 1 Toothbrush & Toothpaste Set; 1 NEW Toy or NEW Stuffed Animal. Kits for children ages 3 to 8 will have picture books (hard or soft cover) and a small stuffed animal. Kits for children ages 8 to 12 will have chapter books/novels (hard or soft cover) and an age-appropriate non-electronic toy (marbles, jacks, puzzles, action figures, etc.).
If you would like to contribute, SCBWI is asking members and friends to donate NEW books (hard or soft cover) and NEW toys (in original packaging) or NEW stuffed animals. The SCBWI will provide the tote bags, toothbrush sets, and flashlights. The SCBWI Executive Office staff will assemble the kits and see that they are distributed to Hurricane Katrina relief shelters around the country.
Send items to arrive before September 25th to:
SCBWI Katrina Relief
8271 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048
If you would rather contribute money, please make a check out to "SCBWI Katrina Relief Fund" and mail to the address above – they will use it to purchase the necessary items. A $15 donation will sponsor one Comfort Kit.
SCBWI has established a hotline for members affected by Hurricane Katrina. SCBWI Members affected by the hurricane and in need of transportation, food, shelter, or other services can call the SCBWI Hurricane Hotline at 1-877-547-2294.
SCBWI Members in the surrounding areas, including Texas, Mississippi, Florida, Missouri, Georgia, or another nearby state, can offer transportation, food, shelter, or other services, by emailing helpinghand@scbwi.org with their contact information. For more information go to: www.scbwi.org.
THE NCBLA ANNOUNCES THREE NEW BOARD MEMBERS!
The National Children’s Book and Literacy Alliance is pleased to announce that the illustrious authors Susan Cooper, Gregory Maguire, and M.T. Anderson have joined our Board. For more information on our new Board members, click here: Board of Directors.
THE NCBLA NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP
WITH Pop Warner Little Scholars Football
The NCBLA and Pop Warner Little Scholars Football are working together to develop two new pilot programs. The first is a Coach/Mentor “Take Your Team to the Library” program which will encourage football coaches to take their players to their town or neighborhood library at least once during the football season. The coaches will make sure the players all have library cards and borrow at least one book during the season.
The NCBLA is also working with POP Warner Football to develop a reading incentive pilot program in Philadelphia with the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles team. If successful, it will provide a model for Pop Warner Little Scholars programs across the country.
Pop Warner Little Scholars, Inc. (PWLS) is a non-profit organization that provides youth football and cheer and dance programs for participants in forty-one states and several countries around the world. Consisting of approximately 360,000 young people ranging from ages five to sixteen, PWLS is the largest youth football and cheer and dance program in the United States.
Since 1929, the Pop Warner Program’s philosophy has been that athletics and scholastics go hand in hand. As the only national youth sports organization that requires scholastic aptitude to participate, Pop Warner is committed to developing America's young people on the field and off. Each year Pop Warner continues to expand its efforts in team and activity participation, as well as visibility and outreach in the community. At every level, Pop Warner programs seek to develop well-rounded young men and women who learn not only the fundamentals of football, cheerleading, and dance but also the importance of education in an atmosphere conducive to developing sound character while having a good time. To find out more about the Pop Warner program, go to: www.popwarner.com.
WINNERS ANNOUNCED
2006 BOSTON GLOBE – HORN BOOK AWARDS
FOR EXCELLENCE IN CHILDREN’S LITERATURE
Children's book veterans swept the 2006 Boston Globe–Horn Book Awards on June 6, 2006, when it was announced that Kate DiCamillo, Lois Ehlert, Steven Kellogg, and the late Faith McNulty won the distinguished literary awards’ top prizes.
Now in their fortieth year, the Boston Globe–Horn Book Awards are given annually in three categories: Fiction and Poetry, Picture Book, and Nonfiction. This year's winners are:
Fiction and Poetry:
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
by Kate DiCamillo, illustrated by Bagram Ibatoulline (Candlewick)
Picture Book:
Leaf Man
by Lois Ehlert (Harcourt)
Nonfiction:
If You Decide to Go to the Moon
by Faith McNulty, illustrated by Steven Kellogg (Scholastic)
The honorees are accustomed to accolades. Kate DiCamillo’s The Tale of Despereaux won the Newbery Medal in 2004, and her debut novel, Because of Winn-Dixie, was a 2001 Newbery Honor Book. Both Lois Ehlert and Steven Kellogg have previously earned Boston Globe–Horn Book Honor citations: Ms. Ehlert in 1990 and 1992 for, respectively, Chicka Chicka Boom Boom and Red Leaf, Yellow Leaf; and Mr. Kellogg in 1985 for How Much Is a Million? Faith McNulty, who died in 2005, had a long and remarkably varied career as a children's book writer and New Yorker critic and essayist. She also wrote the adult bestseller The Burning Bed.
The judges selected two honor books in each category:
Fiction and Poetry:
Yellow Star
by Jennifer Roy (Marshall Cavendish)
Yellow Elephant: A Bright Bestiary
by Julie Larios, illustrated by Julie Paschkis (Harcourt)
Picture Book:
Mama: A True Story in Which a Baby Hippo Loses His Mama during a Tsunami, but Finds a New Home, and a New Mama
by Jeanette Winter (Harcourt)
Sky Boys: How They Built the Empire State Building
by Deborah Hopkinson, illustrated by James E. Ransome
(Schwartz & Wade/Random House)
Nonfiction:
A Mother’s Journey
by Sandra Markle, illustrated by Alan Marks (Charlesbridge)
Wildfire
by Taylor Morrison (Lorraine/Houghton)
The 2006 Boston Globe–Horn Book Awards ceremony will be held in Boston, Massachusetts, at the Boston Athenæum on Friday, October 13. The honored authors and illustrators are expected to be on hand to accept their awards and deliver acceptance speeches.
All children’s and young adult books published in the United States between June 2005 and May 2006 were eligible for the award. The winning authors and illustrators may be citizens of any country. Winners in each category receive a cash prize and an engraved silver bowl. Honor book recipients receive an engraved silver plate. The award winners’ acceptance speeches will be published in the January/February 2007 issue of The Horn Book Magazine.
The 2006 Boston Globe–Horn Book Awards judges:
Mary Beth Dunhouse, Chair, Coordinator of Resources & Processing, Boston Public Library
Margaret Bush, Professor, Graduate School of Library and Information Science, Simmons College, and reviewer, The Horn Book Magazine
Robin Smith, Teacher, Ensworth School, Nashville, Tennessee, and reviewer, The Horn Book Magazine and Kirkus Reviews
For more information about the Boston Globe–Horn Book Awards and The Horn Book, Inc., contact Alison Amato at aamato@hbook.com or J.D. Ho at jdho@hbook.com, or call 617-628-0225, ext. 221.