Comments on: 2010 ALA Youth Media Awards Announced

By: Books at Bedtime: The Storyteller’s Candle

Books at Bedtime: The Storyteller’s Candle — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 15:07:11 +0000

[...] be commemorated by grown-ups with the awarding of the Pura Belpré medal, whose 2010 winners were announced in January. The Storyteller’s Candle means that children can share in her wonderful story too [...]

By: Friday Fun: Poetry, E-book & More! « Multiculturalism Rocks!

Friday Fun: Poetry, E-book & More! « Multiculturalism Rocks! — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:41:08 +0000

[...] * Heartfelt congratulations to the winners and honorees of the ALA Book Awards! The agitation provoked by various cover controversies, as well as the situation in Haiti, occupied my mind and the blog most of the week (though I expressed my joy on fellow bloggers’ sites); that said I will comment and celebrate more extensively that event this coming Tuesday. I’m sure you’ve all heard of and checked the books already, especially the multicultural ones! In case you haven’t had a chance to do so, here is the complete list of winners. I also recommend Corinne’s–PaperTigers.org–excellent post which highlights the ALA Youth Media multicultural winners! [...]

By: Sally

Sally — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:11:41 +0000

Thanks for posting this; I heard the news via FB.

By: Corinne Robson

Corinne Robson — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:29:31 +0000

P.S. Check out Grace’s reaction on hearing the news http://outergrace.blogspot.com/2010/01/morning-phone-call.html

By: Corinne Robson

Corinne Robson — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:24:31 +0000

Aline -
I totally agree! I have been recommending Where the Mountain Meets the Moon to everyone. It was one of my favorite books from 2009. Not only is the story amazing but so are the illustrations. Such a talented writer and illustrator!

By: Aline

Aline — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:13:37 +0000

I’m so excited that Grace Lin’s “Where the Mountain Meets the Moon” won a Newbery Honor! The honor is very well-deserved!…