The 2007 Caldecott Medal winners (recognzing excellence in illustrated books for young children) have been announced. The medal winner is Flotsam by David Wiesner. It's a book without words, picturing life underwater.2007 Honor books are Gone Wild by David McLimans (an alphabet book whose letters are endangered animals) and Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her … Continue reading 2007 Caldecott Medal Winners
Doctor, Doctor
Joyce Chen, author of Final Exam, was on NPR this morning. Her book is on the first table as you come into the back room, on the right.
Support Your Local Poets
Did you know that both St Paul and Duluth have designated poets laureate? On January 27, you can hear them both at Magers and Quinn. (Minneapolis doesn't have a poet laureate. Don't get David U started...)Carol Connolly is poet laureate of St. Paul. In conjunction with SASE, Carol runs monthly readings at the University Club … Continue reading Support Your Local Poets
