About Books & Literature: Children's Book Award Winners

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Books & Literature From Megan Romer, your About Books & Literature Editor The American Library Association rolled out its annual list of Children's Book Award winners last week, including the 2012 Caldecott Medalist. And the Caldecott Medal Goes To... A Ball for Daisy! Written (so to speak) and Illustrated by Chris Raschka, this wordless picture book follows the adventures of a sweet little dog and her favorite ball. Because it has no words, your child is free to narrate the story him or herself, which is both great for their language development but also simply good fun. See More About:  best illustrated children's books  children's book awards  children's book illustrators 'Me... Jane' -- A Caldecott Honor Books The three Caldecott Honor recipients were Blackout, Grandpa Green, and Me...Jane, the latter of which also made our Guide to Children's Books Best Illustrated Books of 2011 list. It's a true story about primatologist Jane Goodall, and her transformation from an animal-loving child to a world-renowned scientist. See More About:  notable children's books  illustrators of children's books  picture books 'The Notorious Benedict Arnold' Steve Sheinkin's The Notorious Benedict Arnold was awarded the YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults, Ages 12 to 18. It's a fascinating and quick read, and one of the better biographies of this Revolutionary War figure that's ever been written, so even if you're out of the targeted age range, it's worth a look-see. See More About:  historical fiction for kids and teens  historical nonfiction for kids and teens  'Wonderstruck' Brian Selznick (of The Invention of Hugo Cabret fame) wrote and illustrated Wonderstruck, which was awarded the Schneider Family Book Award, which recognizes "artistic expression of the disability experience for child and adolescent audiences." Both of the main characters in Wonderstruck are deaf. Wonderstruck also made our Guide's Best Illustrated Children's Books of 2011 list. Tell us, are you more likely to buy a book for your child if it's an award winner? See More About:  authors of children's books  illustrators of children's books  Books & Literature Ads Books Authors Literature Award Winners Childrens Literature Award Winning Books Featured Articles Quick Indicators of a Valuable Comic Book 2012-2013 Comic and Anime Conventions Calendar Romeo and Juliet in Baghdad! 'M. Butterfly' by David Henry Hwang 'A Tree Grows in Brooklyn' by Betty Smith   More from About.com Top 10 Skin Myths How do you know the information and advice you get about your skin is true? Start with this article, which debunks some of the the most persistent myths out there. More> Living with Infertility Infertility is extremely difficult emotionally, and it's easy to start feeling overwhelmed. Here are 10 ways to cope and keep infertility from taking over your life. 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 © 2012 About.com   Recent Releases in Contemporary Lit 'Habibi' by Craig Thompson 'The Language of Flowers' by Vanessa Diffenbaugh 'The Galley Slave' by Drago Jancar Advertisement

About Books & Literature: Readers' Choice Awards -- Nominate!

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Books & Literature From Megan Romer, your About Books & Literature Editor The 2012 About.com Readers' Choice Awards are on! We're in our nomination phase right now, so take a minute and tell our Guides who you think should be on the finalist lists. Comic Books Readers' Choice Awards 2012 Comic Book fans, we're looking at you! Tell us your favorite writer, artist, webcomic, and more. See More About:  readers choice awards 2012  top comic books  Manga Readers' Choice Awards 2012 Manga fans were some of our biggest nominators and voters last year, and I, for one, took many of their suggestions and enjoyed reading several of the winners. This year's categories include Best New Manga, Best Shonen Manga, Best Shojo Manga, and more. See More About:  best manga 2012  readers choice awards  manga lists Best Book-to-Film Adaptation of 2011 Hollywood loves a good book, but it seems like more often than not, they mangle it in adaptation. Not always, though. If you have a favorite book-into-movie from 2011 (here's a list of some of the bigger releases), tell us! See More About:  film adaptations  best of  readers choice More Awards Categories Guides from around our network are seeking your nominations for awards, so if you have a favorite in any of these subjects (or others), go forth and nominate! Best New Biography or Autobiography of a Woman Best New Woman's History Book Best Science Fair Book Favorite Eastern European Cookbook Favorite Jewish Cookbook Best Mexican Food Cookbook Best Pilates Book Best Books/Publications for Collectors Favorite Knitting Book of 2011 Best Book About Cat Care Best Book on Cat Behavior Best New Gardening Book Best Book, Outdoor Living and Design Best Grandparenting Book Best Parenting Teens Book Favorite New Special-Needs Parenting Book Best Survival Guide for Parents of College Kids Best Book on Adjusting to College Live Best Marriage Book of 2011 Favorite Agnostic/Atheist Book of 2011 Best Catholic Book of 2011 Best Reiki Book Best Chakra Healing Book Books & Literature Ads Books Literature Prize Winning Books Manga Comic Books Book Club Books Featured Articles 'The Professor and the Madman' - The History of the OED Another Poet Imprisoned For His Poem Hamlet, Act 1 Scene 4 Writers on Words: Great Quotations 'The Heidi Chronicles' by Wendy Wasserstein Famous Literature Quotes   More from About.com Living with Depression By obtaining the correct medical intervention and learning better coping skills, you can not only live with depression, but live well. More> 9 Symptoms of Depression If you have experienced five or more of these symptoms within the same two week period, this could be indicative of an episode of depression. 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 © 2012 About.com   Favorite Recent Blockbuster Books 'Sanctus' by Simon Toyne 'Bossypants' by Tina Fey 'Wonderstruck' by Brian Selznick Advertisement

About Books & Literature: Dr. King's Speech, Chinese New Year, and More!

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Books & Literature From Megan Romer, your About Books & Literature Editor Our expert Guides have lots of words about words for you this week -- read on! 10 Things You May Not Have Known About I always make a point of reading or watching Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech on his celebrated holiday, and yesterday was no exception. Though I've read it several dozen times at this point, it always inspires me, and this list, from our in-house Grammar Guru Richard Nordquist, gave me an even deeper understanding of not only some of the historical background of the speech, but some of the brilliant bits of rhetoric that Dr. King used to drive his message home. Review: 'Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close' Jonathan Safran Foer's Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close is hitting the big screen this week in an adaptation that stars Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock. If you haven't read it, now would be a great time to get started! See More About:  literary fiction  historical fiction  jonathan safran foer Children's Books About the Chinese New Year As you might imagine, there exist a number of really wonderful picture books about the Chinese New Year (which falls on January 23 this year) -- vividly illustrated and beautifully told. Have a look! See More About:  children's books about holidays  childen's books about seasons  15 Ways to Enjoy Manga (Without Going Broke) If you're a manga fan (or have found yourself in the dubious position of supporting the manga habit of a devoted teenage fan), here are some great tips for getting your hands on some free or cheap manga. And hey, if you've never checked out the genre, these thrifty pointers can help you do so without a big financial commitment! See More About:  manga lists  manga recommendations  used books Books & Literature Ads Books Author Literature Children Literature Kings Speech Books on Literature Featured Articles Poets' Epitaphs DC Comics: The New 52 The 10 Most Famous Shakespeare Quotes 'Doubt' by John Patrick Shanley 'A Little Princess' by Frances Hodgson Burnett Quotes from Alice in Wonderland   More from About.com Living with Depression By obtaining the correct medical intervention and learning better coping skills, you can not only live with depression, but live well. More> 9 Symptoms of Depression If you have experienced five or more of these symptoms within the same two week period, this could be indicative of an episode of depression. 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 © 2012 About.com   Spotlight on Janet Evanovich Janet Evanovich Biography Complete List of Janet Evanovich Books New & Upcoming Janet Evanovich Releases Advertisement

About Books & Literature: Good Books to Read in the Winter

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Books & Literature From Megan Romer, your About Books & Literature Editor I realize that we're on the upward swing of daylight, but it's still very dark, very early, and it's chilly, to boot. The silver lining, of course, is that there's no better way to pass a blustery winter's night than with a hot drink and a good book! Good Books to Read in Winter Some books have a wintery theme, while others just lend themselves well to crackling fireplaces. Here are a few great reads for long nights. See More About:  book recommendations  the thirteenth tale  her fearful symmetry Review: 'The Third Reich' by Roberto Bolano Our Guide to Contemporary Literature, Mark Flanagan, describes The Third Reich as a "somewhat surrealist tourism-drama about a German board-game champion who, while on vacation on the coast of Spain and intermingling with a cast of shady characters, slides quietly into emotional breakdown." It certainly sounds intriguing enough, and our reviewer gave it a whopping five stars, so I think we're on the right track here. See More About:  roberto bolano  chilean literature  literary fiction Review: 'Legend' by Marie Wu Did you like The Hunger Games books? If so, this first book in a new young adult dystopian trilogy just might be the next best thing for you. See More About:  legend  marie lu  young adult books 'A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man' by James Joyce I mentioned last week that part of my New Year's Resolution is to read at least 20 classic novels that I've never read before. First on my list is A Portrait.... I've read both Ulysses and Finnegan's Wake, but somehow never made it through this one, and I'm jumping in with both feet. Because I don't have any English professors holding my hand through this one, I'm using this List of Questions for Study and Discussion to keep me on task. Believe it or not, this is great fun for me! See More About:  portrait of the artist as a young man  autobiographical fiction  irish literature Books & Literature Ads Books Best Writing Books Authors Literature Literature Novels Top 100 Books Featured Articles Interview: Stuart Moore and Chris Schons from TokyoPop Hamlet: Act 1, Scene 1 Language Mavens and Muphry's Law 'The Miracle Worker' by William Gibson Eleanor Roosevelt Quotes Fatale #1 Review   More from About.com Living with Depression By obtaining the correct medical intervention and learning better coping skills, you can not only live with depression, but live well. More> 9 Symptoms of Depression If you have experienced five or more of these symptoms within the same two week period, this could be indicative of an episode of depression. 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 © 2012 About.com   Meet Walter Dean Myers... ... New National Ambassador for Children's Literature! Books and Biography On Censorship: Defending the Right to Read Advertisement