2013 ALA Award Winners

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And the 2013 ALA Award Winners and Honors are…

As advocates for international schools and libraries, we understand the excitement of book award and honor winners and having the information as soon as possible. (Did you see our Tweets? Or Facebook post?) We wanted to take this opportunity to share with you the list of all of the American Library Association’s 2013 Award and Honor titles that were announced on Monday.  

In addition, make sure to read about our Give Away at the bottom of this email message!

John Newbery Medal

“The One and Only Ivan,” written by Katherine Applegate

Three Newbery Honor Books also were named:

·      “Splendors and Glooms” by Laura Amy Schlitz

·      “Bomb: The Race to Build—and Steal—the World’s Most Dangerous Weapon” by Steve Sheinkin

·      “Three Times Lucky” by Sheila Turnage

Randolph Caldecott Medal

“This Is Not My Hat,” illustrated and written by Jon Klassen

Five Caldecott Honor Books also were named:

·      “Creepy Carrots!” illustrated by Peter Brown, written by Aaron Reynolds

·      “Extra Yarn,” illustrated by Jon Klassen, written by Mac Barnett

·      “Green,” illustrated and written by Laura Vaccaro Seeger

·      “One Cool Friend,” illustrated by David Small, written by Toni Buzzeo 

·     “Sleep Like a Tiger,” illustrated by Pamela Zagarenski

Theodor Seuss Geisel Award for most distinguished beginning reader:

“Up, Tall and High!” written and illustrated by Ethan Long

Three Geisel Honor Books were named:

·      “Let’s Go for a Drive!” written and illustrated by Mo Willems

·      “Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons”

·      “Rabbit & Robot: The Sleepover,” written and illustrated by Cece Bell

Michael L. Printz Award for excellence in literature written for young adults:

“In Darkness,” written by Nick Lake

Four Printz Honor Books also were named:

·      “Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe” by Benjamin Alire Sáenz

·      “Code Name Verity” by Elizabeth Wein

·      “Dodger” by Terry Pratchett

·      “The White Bicycle” by Beverley Brenna

Coretta Scott King (Author) Book Award

“Hand in Hand: Ten Black Men Who Changed America,” written by Andrea Davis Pinkney and illustrated by Brian Pinkney

Two King Author Honor Book recipients were selected:

·      “Each Kindness” by Jacqueline Woodson, illustrated by E. B. Lewis

·      “No Crystal Stair: A Documentary Novel of the Life and Work of Lewis Michaux, Harlem Bookseller” by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson, illustrated by R. Gregory Christie

Coretta Scott King (Illustrator) Book Award:

“I, Too, Am America,” illustrated by Bryan Collier

Three King Illustrator Honor Book recipients were selected:

·      “H. O. R. S. E.,” illustrated and written by Christopher Myers

·      “Ellen’s Broom,” illustrated by Daniel Minter, written by Kelly Starling Lyons

·      “I Have a Dream: Martin Luther King, Jr.” illustrated by Kadir Nelson, written by Martin Luther King, Jr.

Schneider Family Book Award

Children Ages 0-10 - “Back to Front and Upside Down!” written and illustrated by Claire Alexander

Children Ages 11-13 - “A Dog Called Homeless” written by Sarah Lean

Children Ages 13-18 - Somebody, Please Tell Me Who I Am,” written by Harry Mazer and Peter Lerangis

Alex Awards for the 10 best adult books that appeal to teen audiences:

·      “Caring is Creepy,” by David Zimmerman

·      “Girlchild,” by Tupelo Hassman

·      “Juvenile in Justice,” by Richard Ross

·      “Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore,” by Robin Sloan

·      “My Friend Dahmer,” by Derf Backderf

·      “One Shot at Forever,” by Chris Ballard

·      “Pure,” by Julianna Baggott

·      “The Round House,” by Louise Erdrich

·      “Tell the Wolves I’m Home,” by Carol Rifka Brunt

·      “Where’d You Go, Bernadette?,” by Maria Semple

Call for Nominations for PRC Outstanding Professional of the Year

Every year, the Professional Regulation Commission has a week-long celebration
in June, and one of the highlights of the celebration is giving recognition to
outstanding professionals in all fields. PLAI, as the accredited professional
organization (APO) is tasked to nominate the outstanding professional in the
field of Library Science. PLAI constituted the PLAI Committee on Awards and
Recognition composed of previous PRC awardees namely: Fe Abelardo, Candida
Agcoili, Lourdes David, Fe Angela Verzosa, and Milagros Santos-Ong. It is in
this regard that we would like to request for your nomination to this
prestigious award.

The nominee must be a registered librarian who has
• "demonstrated exceptional professional competence and integrity in the
practice of one's profession
• Contributed significantly to the advancement of the profession and
• Has effectively discharged the profession's social responsibility through
meaningful participation in socio-civic related activities."

Nominations must include the following attachments in the Nomination form:
• Passport size ID picture, preferably colored with white background
• Xerox copy of unexpired PRC licence/Identification card
• Biodata/profile
• NBI Clearance
• Ombudsman clearance for those in government

The PLAI Committee on Awards and Recognition is now accepting nominations from
any individual (licensed librarian) or recognized professional group
(association). Deadline for nomination is on or before February 22. Due to time
constraints, the Committee will accept nominations even without the NBI and
Ombudsman clearances. However, these two requirements must be present before
February 28,2012, the deadline set by PRC.

The Nomination should be accompanied by nominee's profile (resume) indicating
the following 4 areas as criteria for justification:
1. Professional Competence - includes Academic background, Work experience,
Trainings/CPE, and Technical skills
2. Active participation in professional activities - includes leadership
activities, projects and accomplishments undertaken, conferences/seminars
attended (local and international)
3. Significant contribution to the advancement of the profession - includes
publications/papers presented, researches/studies made, and awards/recognition
received
4. Significant contribution to the effective discharge of the profession's
social responsibility through meaningful contribution/participation in
socio-related activities - includes involvement in civic organizations,
community and public citations

Please send your nomination to any member of the Committee:
Milagros Santos-Ong, Chair, mso1951@yahoo.com
Fe Angela Verzosa, famverzosa@yahoo.com, famverzosa@gmail.com
Lourdes T. David, lourdesdav@gmail.com, lourdestenmatay@yahoo.com.ph
Fe Abelardo, feabelardo@yahoo.com, feabelardo81@gmail.com
Candida Agcaoili, candidaagcaoili@yahoo.com, candida_agcaoili@yahoo.com

The 2012 ALA Award Winners and Honors

Thanks to Jennifer Nelson Saracevic for the list of winners and honors of the 2012 American Library Association Award.

John Newbery Medal
“Dead End in Norvelt,” written by Jack Gantos
Two Newbery Honor Books also were named:
"Inside Out & Back Again," written by Thanhha Lai
"Breaking Stalin’s Nose,” written and illustrated by Eugene Yelchin

Randolph Caldecott Medal
“A Ball for Daisy," illustrated and written by Chris Raschka
Three Caldecott Honor Books also were named:
“Blackout,” illustrated and written by John Rocco
"Grandpa Green" illustrated and written by Lane Smith
“Me … Jane,” illustrated and written by Patrick McDonnell

Michael L. Printz Award for excellence in literature written for young adults:
“Where Things Come Back,” written by John Corey Whaley
Four Printz Honor Books also were named:
“Why We Broke Up,” written by Daniel Handler, art by Maira Kalman
“The Returning,” written by Christine Hinwood
“Jasper Jones,” written by Craig
“The Scorpio Races,” written by Maggie Stiefvater

Coretta Scott King (Author) Book Award
Kadir Nelson, author and illustrator of “Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans”
Two King Author Honor Book recipients were selected:
Eloise Greenfield, author of “The Great Migration: Journey to the North,” illustrated by Jan Spivey Gilchrist
Patricia C. McKissack, author of “Never Forgotten,” illustrated by Leo and Diane

Coretta Scott King (Illustrator) Book Award:
Shane W. Evans, illustrator and author of “Underground: Finding the Light to Freedom
One King Illustrator Honor Book recipient was selected:
Kadir Nelson, illustrator and author of “Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans”
Coretta Scott King – Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement:
Ashley Bryan is the winner of the Coretta Scott King – Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime achievement

Schneider Family Book Award
The Jury chose not to award a book in the category for children ages 0 – 8 because no submissions were deemed worthy of the award.
Two books were selected for the middle school award (ages 9 – 13):
“Close to famous,” written by Joan Bauer
“Wonderstruck: A Novel in Words and Pictures,” written by Brian Selznick
The teen (ages 14-18) award winner is “The Running Dream,” written by Wendelin Van Draanen

Alex Awards for the 10 best adult books that appeal to teen audiences:
• “Big Girl Small,” by Rachel DeWoskin
• “In Zanesville,” by Jo Ann Beard
• “The Lover’s Dictionary,” by David Levithan
• “The New Kids: Big Dreams and Brave Journeys at a High School for Immigrant Teens,” by Brooke Hauser
• “The Night Circus,” by Erin Morgenstern
• “Ready Player One,” by Ernest Cline
• “Robopocalypse: A Novel,” by Daniel H. Wilson
• “Salvage the Bones,” by Jesmyn Ward
• “The Scrapbook of Frankie Pratt: A Novel in Pictures,” by Caroline Preston
• “The Talk-Funny Girl,” by Roland Merullo

Margaret A. Edwards Award
Susan Cooper is the 2012 Edwards Award winner
“Over Sea, Under Stone”
“The Dark Is Rising”
“Greenwitch”
“The Grey King”
“Silver on the Tree”

2011 American Library Association Winners and Honors

Many thanks to Children's Plus for sending this in --

John Newbery Medal Most outstanding contribution to children’s literature

2011 Newbery Medal Winner:
“Moon over Manifest,” written by Clare Vanderpool

2011 Newbery Honor Books:
Turtle in Paradise,” by Jennifer L. Holm
“Heart of a Samurai,” written by Margi Preus
“Dark Emperor and Other Poems of the Night,” written by Joyce Sidman, illustrated by Rick Allen
“One Crazy Summer,” by Rita Williams-Garcia

Randolph Caldecott Medal Most distinguished American picture book for children
2011 Caldecott Medal Winner:
“A Sick Day for Amos McGee,” illustrated by Erin E. Stead, written by Philip C. Stead

2011 Caldecott Honor Books:
“Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet, Slave,” illustrated by Bryan Collier, written by Laban Carrick Hill
“Interrupting Chicken,” written and illustrated by David Ezra Stein

Michael L. Printz Award Excellence in literature written for young adults
2011 Printz Award Winner:
“Ship Breaker,” written by Paolo Bacigalupi

2011 Printz Honor Books:
“Stolen,” by Lucy Christopher
“Please Ignore Vera Dietz,” by A.S. King
“Revolver,” by Marcus Sedgwick
“Nothing,” by Janne Teller

Coretta Scott King (Author) Book Award Recognizing an African American author and illustrator of outstanding books for children and young adults

2011 King Author Book Winner:
“One Crazy Summer,” written by Rita Williams-Garcia

2011 King Author Honor Book:
“Lockdown,” by Walter Dean Myers
“Ninth Ward,” by Jewell Parker Rhodes
“Yummy: The Last Days of a Southside Shorty,” written by G. Neri, illustrated by Randy DuBurke

Coretta Scott King (Illustrator) Book Award
2011 King Illustrator Book Winner:
“Dave the Potter: Artist, Poet, Slave,” illustrated by Bryan Collier, written by Laban Carrick Hill

2011 King Illustrator Honor Book:
“Jimi Sounds Like a Rainbow: A Story of the Young Jimi Hendrix,” illustrated by Javaka Steptoe, written by Gary Golio Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Author Award
2011 Steptoe New Talent Author Winner:
“Zora and Me,” written by Victoria Bond and T. R. Simon

Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Illustrator Award
2011 Steptoe New Talent Illustrator Winner:
“Seeds of Change,” illustrated by Sonia Lynn Sadler

Coretta Scott King – Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement This award pays tribute to the quality and magnitude of beloved children’s author Virginia Hamilton

2011 Coretta Scott King – Virginia Hamilton Award for Lifetime Achievement Winner:
Dr. Henrietta Mays Smith


Pura Belpré (Illustrator) AwardHonoring a Latino writer and illustrator whose children’s books best portray, affirm and celebrate the Latino cultural experience

2011 Belpré Illustrator Award Winner:
“Grandma’s Gift,” illustrated and written by Eric Velasquez 2011 Belpré Illustrator Honor Books:
“Fiesta Babies,” illustrated by Amy Córdova, written by Carmen Tafolla
“Me, Frida,” illustrated by David Diaz, written by Amy Novesky
“Dear Primo: A Letter to My Cousin,” illustrated and written by Duncan Tonatiuh

Pura Belpré (Author) Award 
2011 Belpré Author Award Winner:
“The Dreamer,” written by Pam Muñoz Ryan
2011 Belpré Author Honor Books:
“¡Olé! Flamenco,” written and illustrated by George Ancona
“The Firefly Letters: A Suffragette’s Journey to Cuba,” written by Margarita Engle
“90 Miles to Havana,” written by Enrique Flores-Galbis

Schneider Family Book Award Books that embody an artistic expression of the disability experience

Schneider Family Book Award, Best Young Children’s (Ages 0-10):
“The Pirate of Kindergarten,” written by George Ella Lyon, illustrated by Lynne Avril

Schneider Family Book Award, Middle Grades (Ages 11-13):
“After Ever After,” written by Jordan Sonnenblic

Schneider Family Book Award, Teen (Ages 13-18):
“Five Flavors of Dumb,” written by Antony John

William C. Morris Award
Honors a book written by a first-time author for young adults

2011 Morris Award Winner “The Freak Observer,” written by Blythe Woolston

2011 Morris Award Finalists
“Hush,” by Eishes Chayil
“Guardian of the Dead,” by Karen Healey
“Hold Me Closer, Necromancer,” by Lish McBride
“Crossing the Tracks,” by Barbara Stuber

Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Most distinguished beginning reader book
2011 Geisel Award Winner:
“Bink and Gollie,” written by Kate DiCamillo and Alison McGhee and illustrated by Tony Fucile

2011 Geisel Honor Books:
“Ling & Ting: Not Exactly the Same!” written and illustrated by Grace Lin
“We Are in a Book!” written and illustrated by Mo Willems

Margaret A. Edwards Award Lifetime achievement in writing for young adults

2011 Edwards Award Winner:
Sir Terry Pratchett

Robert F. Sibert Medal Most distinguished informational book for children
2011 Sibert Award Winner:
“Kakapo Rescue: Saving the World’s Strangest Parrot,” written by Sy Montgomery,

2011 Sibert Honor Books:
“Ballet for Martha: Making Appalachian Spring,” written by Jan Greenberg and Sandra Jordan, illustrated by Brian Floca
“Lafayette and the American Revolution,” written by Russell Freedman

YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award 
2011 YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award:
“Janis Joplin: Rise Up Singing,” written by Ann Angel

2011 YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award Finalists
“They Called Themselves the K.K.K.: The Birth of an American Terrorist Group,” by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
“Spies of Mississippi:  The True Story of the Spy Network that Tried to Destroy the Civil Rights Movement,” by Rick Bowers
“The Dark Game: True Spy Stories,” by Paul Janeczko
“Every Bone Tells a Story: Hominin Discoveries, Deductions, and Debates,” by Jill Rubalcaba and Peter Robertshaw


Mildred L. Batchelder Award Outstanding children’s book translated from a foreign language and subsequently published in the United States

2011 Batchelder Award Winner;
“A Time of Miracles, originally published in French in 2009 as “Le Temps des Miracles,” written by Anne-Laure Bondoux and translated by Y. Maudet,

2011 Batchelder Honor Books:
“Departure Time,” written by Truus Matti and translated by Nancy Forest-Flier
“Nothing,” written by Janne Teller and translated by Martin Aitken

Alex Awards The 10 best adult books that appeal to teen audiences

“The Reapers Are the Angels: A Novel,” by Alden Bell
“The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake: A Novel,” by Aimee Bender
“The House of Tomorrow,” by Peter Bognanni
“Room: A Novel,” by Emma Donoghue
“The Vanishing of Katharina Linden: A Novel,” by Helen Grant
“The Radleys,” by Matt Haig
“The Lock Artist,” by Steve Hamilton
“Girl in Translation,” by Jean Kwok
“Breaking Night: A Memoir of Forgiveness, Survival, and My Journey from Homeless to Harvard,” by Liz Murray
“The Boy Who Couldn’t Sleep and Never Had To,” by DC Pierson

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Neil Gaiman: Libraries Are the Future

November is here.

I am inundated with workshops and talks on storytelling, bibliotherapy, books, reading, why libraries and the printed word are still important in this day and age, and blogging. Not that I'm complaining, but it's another busy month.

So, for the first post of November, being Library and Information Services month, here's a link on Neil Gaiman's acceptance speech on winning the 2010 CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway award. His book, The Graveyard Book, was conferred winner as well.

He drums up the importance of libraries in his speech. In the end, he shares his sentiments at the closure of many libraries worldwide due to budget cuts.

Scholastic Asian Book Award

Passing this on to SLIA's readers --

Have you written a children’s story that is inspired by Asia? The National Book Development Council of Singapore and Scholastic Asia are jointly launching the Asian children’s book prize. The award is called the Scholastic Asian Book Award (SABA). Deadline for entries is 2010 December 31.

For more information, go to http://www.scholasticbookaward.asia/

Thanks to the Philippine Chapter Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators
http://www.scbwi.org via Beaulah Pedregosa Taguiwalo, Regional Advisor and Dominique Garde Torres, Asst. Regional Advisor