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 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

Dian Morrision on The Little Snowplow Wishes For Snow: “.... And this book is written by our local Salt Lake County children's librarian Lora Koehler!” Dec 20, 11:46

Dian Morrision on The Smallest Gift of Christmas: “This book reminds me of "The Gift of Nothing" by Patrick McDonnell. Another good book about giving and receiving!” Dec 20, 11:43

Denise Aguilar on Other Words for Home: “This book looks like a great asset for our school library! I'm adding it to my ordering list.” Dec 4, 13:15

Month: January 2014