January 2014 – Granite Media

The Year of Billy Miller

Written by Kevin Henkes

Hiding Out at the Pancake Palace

January 31, 2014 January 31, 2014 / Best Children's and Middle Grade Fiction, Book Reviews, Elem. Fiction, Jr. High Fiction / Leave a Comment

Written by Nan Marino

Baby Bear

January 30, 2014 January 6, 2015 / Best Picture Books, Book Reviews, Picture Books / Leave a Comment

Written and Illustrated by Kadir Nelson

Locomotive

January 29, 2014 January 29, 2014 / Best Children's Nonfiction, Best Picture Books, Book Reviews, Elem. Nonfiction, Jr. High Nonfiction, Picture Books / Leave a Comment

Written and Illustrated by Brian Floca

Spirit’s Princess

January 29, 2014 January 8, 2014 / Book Reviews, Jr. High Fiction, Sr. High Fiction / Leave a Comment

Written by Esther Friesner

Granite Book Award 2013 Scoreboard Update

January 28, 2014 February 5, 2014 / Book Lists and Recommendations, Library Promotional Materials, Library Staff Resources / Leave a Comment

See the currently winning titles of 2013, then vote for more of your favorites before the 1/31/2014 deadline.

Winterveil

January 28, 2014 January 7, 2014 / Best YA Fiction, Book Reviews, Jr. High Fiction, Sr. High Fiction / Leave a Comment

Secrets of Wintercraft, Book 3 Written by Jenna Burtenshaw

2014 ALA Youth Media Award Winners Announced

January 27, 2014 May 27, 2014 / Book Lists and Recommendations, Library Staff Resources / Leave a Comment

The winners of the 2014 Newbery and Caldecott Medals, as well as numerous other awards, were revealed on Monday, January 27, 2014.

Saving for the Future: An Introduction to Financial Literacy

January 27, 2014 January 24, 2014 / Best Children's Nonfiction, Book Reviews, Elem. Nonfiction / Leave a Comment

Written by Mattie Reynolds

Gated

January 24, 2014 January 24, 2014 / Best YA Fiction, Book Reviews, Jr. High Fiction, Sr. High Fiction / Leave a Comment

Written by Amy Christine Parker

Granite Media on Making Friends: Back to the Drawing Board: “Thanks for sharing! You were right to speak up and share your opinion about this book. We love to publish…” Jun 5, 11:29

S on Making Friends: Back to the Drawing Board: “I disagree with this biased review. This book is an amazing book and the author has a very creative writing…” Jun 1, 10:45

Teresa Edmunds on Lily the Thief: “Wonderful review, Uati! You made me want to check this book out. Looks like a winner.” Apr 2, 21:57

Marci Bishop on Ordinary Hazards: A Memoir: “I’ve been reading so much about this book! I’m even more excited to read it now. Thanks for your review,…” Feb 20, 12:05

Vala'dee Tanner on The Little Snowplow Wishes For Snow: “I love reading books to students that are by local authors. Lora Koehler is a Children’s Librarian at the Millcreek…” Dec 20, 12:29

Month: January 2014