March 2012 – Granite Media

2013 Beehive Book Award Nominees

The nominees for the 2013 Beehive Book Awards were announced by members of the Children’s Literature Association of Utah on March 15, 2012 at the annual UELMA conference.

Demolition

March 30, 2012 April 17, 2012 / Best Picture Books, Picture Books / 1 Comment

Written by Sally Sutton, Illustrated by Brian Lovelock

The Disenchantments

March 29, 2012 April 19, 2012 / Adult Fiction, Best YA Fiction, Sr. High Fiction / 5 Comments

Written by Nina LaCour

Hidden

March 29, 2012 April 17, 2012 / Best Children's and Middle Grade Fiction, Best YA Fiction, Elem. Fiction, Jr. High Fiction / 6 Comments

Written by Helen Frost

Fracture

March 29, 2012 March 29, 2012 / Best YA Fiction, Jr. High Fiction, Sr. High Fiction / Leave a Comment

A lot can happen in eleven minutes

Irena’s Jars of Secrets

March 28, 2012 March 26, 2012 / Best Children's Nonfiction, Elem. Nonfiction, Jr. High Nonfiction / 1 Comment

Written by Marcia Vaughan, Illustrated by Ron Mazellan

39 Clues: The Medusa Plot

March 28, 2012 March 26, 2012 / Best Children's and Middle Grade Fiction, Elem. Fiction, Jr. High Fiction / Leave a Comment

39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers, Book 1

Books in 2012 * What Are You Excited About?

March 27, 2012 July 25, 2012 / Features and News, Library Staff Resources / 16 Comments

We are now 25% of the way through 2012. What books have you read so far? What books are you excited about reading when they come out later this year?

The One and Only Ivan

March 27, 2012 July 26, 2012 / Best Children's and Middle Grade Fiction, Elem. Fiction, Jr. High Fiction / 12 Comments

Written by Katherine Applegate, Illustrated by Patricia Castelao

Unison Spark

March 27, 2012 April 9, 2012 / Best YA Fiction, Jr. High Fiction, Sr. High Fiction / 4 Comments

Written by Andy Marino

Marci Bishop on The Astronaut Who Painted the Moon: “I was glad to see that the author included some of Bean's paintings too (I would have liked more!).…” Oct 9, 18:35

Marci Bishop on Carl and the Meaning of Life: “Terrie's review is spot-on, as usual. I loved this picture book and the idea that Carl might live underground…” Oct 9, 18:28

Ellen Cardwell on The Year We Fell From Space: “This one looks fantastic, my daughter will love it. Need to find some for my son, looking for recommendations. I…” Oct 1, 10:09

Laura Schmidt on Guts: “One of the most highly anticipated books at our school! So excited to see you gave it a 5…” Sep 18, 15:36

Christie Haslam on The Good Egg, by Jory John and Pete Oswald: “I love The Bad Seed! I need this one.” Sep 12, 14:52

Month: March 2012