About Books & Literature: Books to Read in the Snow

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Books & Literature From Megan Romer, your About Books & Literature Editor It is still snowing. That is all. Great Books to Read in the Winter Since basically everyone in North America is snowed in (again), I imagine lots of reading is getting done. Need some ideas for your own reading list? These books pair perfectly with hot chocolate. Oh, and if you're in the Southern hemisphere? Go read a beach book and quit rubbing it in. 2011 Caldecott Medal Winner Announced The Caldecott Medal is one of the most prestigious awards in all of literature, and is bestowed upon one deserving picture book each year. Past medalists include children's classics like Owl Moon, The Polar Express, Where the Wild Things Are, and The Snowy Day. Find out which book took home the honor this year. See More About:  best illustrated children's books  children's book awards  children's book illustrators Your Favorite Romantic Shakespeare Moments I went to a store today and everything was pink and red. That means that it's Valentine's Month. Help us get in the mood (we need it) and share your favorite romantic moment from the Shakespeare canon. Texting Circa 1860 OMG! Did U know that textspeak is not exactly new? Check out this hilarious poem from 1860. If you need help understanding a line, just ask the closest preteen. Books & Literature Ads Books Books to Read Kids Picture Books Book Club Books Black Author Books Featured Articles Review: 'Tree of Codes' by Jonathan Safran Foer Nominate Your Favorite Manga of 2010 Seven Dramatic Monologues by Sophocles Poetry Competitions for the New Year Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited Profile Quotes About Family   More from About.com Over the Counter Cold Medications How to choose the right medication for your cold and flu symptoms. More> Should Kids Get Flu Shots? Think your child is too healthy to need a flu shot? Think again. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Books & Literature newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Full Texts of Classic Works 'Manacled' - Stephen Crane 'David Copperfield' - Charles Dickens 'Rip Van Winkle' - Washington Irving Advertisement