January 2017 – Granite Media

Gertie’s Leap to Greatness

Written by Kate Beasley, Illustrated by Jillian Tamaki

The Truth About Twinkie Pie

January 31, 2017 January 30, 2017 / Best Children's and Middle Grade Fiction, Book Reviews, Elem. Fiction, Jr. High Fiction / 1 Comment

Written by Kat Yeh

Last Descendants

January 27, 2017 January 26, 2017 / Best New Books, Best YA Fiction, Book Reviews, Jr. High Fiction, Sr. High Fiction / 1 Comment

Assassin’s Creed: Last Descendants, #1 Written by Matthew J. Kirby

Falling Over Sideways

January 27, 2017 January 26, 2017 / Best New Books, Best YA Fiction, Book Reviews, Jr. High Fiction / 1 Comment

Written by Jordan Sonnenblick

Enter a Glossy Web

January 26, 2017 January 26, 2017 / Best Children's and Middle Grade Fiction, Best New Books, Book Reviews, Elem. Fiction, Jr. High Fiction / 2 Comments

Written by McKenna Ruebush, Illustrated by Jaime Zollars

There Is a Tribe of Kids

January 25, 2017 January 24, 2017 / Best New Books, Best Picture Books, Book Reviews, Picture Books / 1 Comment

Written and Illustrated by Lane Smith

The Branch

January 25, 2017 January 24, 2017 / Best New Books, Best Picture Books, Book Reviews / 1 Comment

Written by Mireille Messier, Illustrated by Pierre Pratt

Skunked!

January 24, 2017 January 23, 2017 / Best Chapter Books, Best New Books, Book Reviews, Easy Chapter Books / 1 Comment

Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet, #1 Written by Jacqueline Kelly, Illustrated by Jennifer L. Meyer

2017 ALA Youth Media Awards

January 23, 2017 October 17, 2017 / Book Lists and Recommendations, Library Promotional Materials / 2 Comments

The American Library Association announced the winners of the 2017 Youth Media Awards this morning. A few highlights are shown below. Visit http://ala.unikron.com/2017/ for a complete list of all the award winners and a chance to watch an archived recording of the announcements.

Optimists Die First

January 18, 2017 January 18, 2017 / Best New Books, Best YA Fiction, Book Reviews, Sr. High Fiction / 1 Comment

Written by Susin Nielson

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 2017