Each year, the
American Library Association is responsible for awarding some of the most prestigious awards in the world of children's literature.
- The Caldecott Medal is awarded annually to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children
- The Theodor Seuss Geisel Award is given annually to the author(s) and illustrator(s) of the most distinguished American book for beginning readers published in English in the United States during the preceding year
- The John Newbery Medal is awarded annually to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
- The Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal is awarded annually to the author(s) and illustrator(s) of the most distinguished informational book published in English during the preceding year.
Each year our Children's Services department hosts gatherings at which
we try to guess what books will win. We prepare
reading lists for our Mock Elections which are held in January. We also have an online discussion board where anyone can post their comments about books we've added to our mock election list.
We'd love to have you join one (or more) of the online discussion!
- Click here to add to the discussion of this year's picture books.
- Click here to add to the discussion of this year's beginning readers.
- Click here to add to the discussion of this year's children's literature.
- Click here to add to the discussion of this year's information books for children.
Our actual Mock Elections will be held on January 5th and January 12th. Let us know if you'll be able to join us in person! For more information about these programs, or to sign up for one of them, send an
email or call Children's Services at 260-421-1220.
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Our Geronimo Stilton program is coming up this Saturday, December 1, at 2:30 p.m.! We'll be celebrating the "King of Cheese" with crafts, stories, trivia, and even some taste-tests of his favorite food -- can you guess what that is? Unfortunately, our cheesy friend is currently on another mysterious adventure, so he won't be joining us, but we'll be sure to post photos on our blog afterwards so he can catch up on all the fun. Don't miss it!
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