This is always an exciting time for Children's Librarians and Teen Librarians around the country. I can't count the number of times I have pulled myself out of bed to either attend the announcements (held during the ALA Midwinter Conference in January each year) or at work or home to listen to the list of winners. When I served on the Batchelder and Odyssey Committees, it was especially exciting to call the winners on the phone first thing in the morning to let them know our decisions.
The American Library Association (ALA) announced the top books, video and audio books for children and young adults – including the Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Newbery and Printz awards – at its Midwinter Meeting in Philadelphia.
This is always an exciting time for Children's Librarians and Teen Librarians around the country. I can't count the number of times I have pulled myself out of bed to either attend the announcements (held during the ALA Midwinter Conference in January each year) or at work or home to listen to the list of winners. When I served on the Batchelder and Odyssey Committees, it was especially exciting to call the winners on the phone first thing in the morning to let them know our decisions.
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I am a writer of Children's and Young Adult books. I received my MFA in Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults from Hamline University in St. Paul, MN, and am an active member of SCBWI. I also have my MLS in Library Science with an emphasis on children and happily worked as a Children's Librarian for nearly 20 years. One of my favorite activities was reading books aloud to kids, especially to school-aged kids. Like the kids, I enjoy having stories read to me, so I listen to many of my books on audio and serve on audio judging committees.
Another favorite activity is creating fun snacks for library programs, friends, and family. I do that a lot and continually search for more ideas. I have a very large Russian Blue mix cat named Bosley from the shelter, and a rescue dog named Prince Albert. He's a Cavapoo, which means he's part Cavalier King Charles and part poodle, and adorable. I am married and live in Dayton, Ohio with my husband Rod. You can find more detailed information about me by clicking the link below:
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