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April 25, 2011 by Elizabeth Burns
The purpose of the YALSA Nonfiction Award: “The award will: Recognize the best in the field of nonfiction books (at this time, only books will be considered for the award) materials for young adults Promote the growing number of nonfiction books published for young adults Inspire wider readership in the genre Give recognition to the […]
April 23, 2011 by Elizabeth Burns
I have to confess, I have never read Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson. I use “confess,” because Three Cups of Tea is one of those books that was “you must read” / “what do you mean, you didn’t read it”. And, I didn’t. Not my cup of tea. (Groan). My main knowledge of Mortenson […]
April 21, 2011 by Elizabeth Burns
Tofu Quilt by Ching Yeung Russell. Lee & Low Books. 2009. Review copy from publisher. It’s About: Poems tell the story of Yeung Ying growing up in Hong Kong, from age five to twelve. The Good: The poetry is simple but not simplistic; a tremendous amount is conveyed in a handful of words. Yeung Ying […]
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April 20, 2011 by Elizabeth Burns
More blatant self promotion! I will be presenting at two different sessions for the NJLA Library Conference, both on Tuesday, May 3: Best of the Best Fiction for Young Adults, 1:30 to 2:20, with Bonnie Kunkel & Sharon Rawlins. Bonnie, Sharon and I will booktalk our top favorites among the 2011 Best Fiction for Young Adults winners(formerly […]
April 19, 2011 by Elizabeth Burns
Family by Micol Ostow. Egmont USA. 2011. Reviewed from ARC picked up at ALA. The Plot: Melinda Jensen is seventeen, lost and broken, looking to be healed. She goes to San Francisco where she is found and made whole by Henry. He is her answer, her salvation, a promise. He brings her into his family, […]
April 18, 2011 by Elizabeth Burns
The Definition for the YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults (which I’m going to just start calling the YALSA Nonfiction Award): “An award for the best nonfiction book published for young adults (ages 12-18) during a November 1 – October 31 publishing year.” One sentence, but wowza, look how much is in […]
April 15, 2011 by Elizabeth Burns
…and “all about me.” And, a lot of smart, talented people. Megan Fink has edited a terrific book for YALSA, Teen Read Week and Teen Tech Week: Tips and Resources for YALSA’s Initiatives (ALA, 2011). It’s the first edition of the planned Best of YALS series. From the book jacket: “For the first time, YALSA has […]
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