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

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: January 2014