Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Why Fall May Be my Favorite Season

Tomatoes are ripe, the weather has cooled down, pockets of red and orange are emerging on the mountain outside my window--it's almost time for pumpkin pie.  And just in case you need more reasons to celebrate fall, let me give you three:

First, two of the best children's literature blogs are back in session.  At Heavy Medal,  Jonathan Hunt and Nina Lindsay look closely at Newbery contenders with ooh-I-wish-I-would-have-written-that posts.  Their commentary is smart and thoughtful, and the comments provide a great forum to join the discussion.  Calling Caldecott considers possible Caldecott contenders.  Check it out to discover titles you may have missed, look at some the year's best books in a new way, and add your own two cents to the discussion.

Second, the National Book Awards announcement yesterday of their longlist for Young People's Literature started--albeit unofficially--the awards season.  Finalists will be announced October 14th and the winners will be announced on November 18th.  Mark your calendars.  Meanwhile, I am just waiting to get my hands on a copy of The Thing About Jellyfish.

Finally, the Cybils Awards will begin accepting nominations October 1st.  Put together a list of books you would like to see recognized and get ready to nominate.  (Rules are found here. Nominate here.)

Tomato sandwiches, open windows, good books . . . happy fall.

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