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The Book Lists
The Best Children's Books of the Year:
The 100th Anniversary, 2009 edition of The Best Children's Books of The Year is available.
One of the most comprehensive annotated book lists for children, aged infant-14. The Committee reviews over 6000 titles each year for accuracy and literary quality and considers their emotional impact on children. It chooses the best 600 books, both fiction and nonfiction, which it lists according to age and category.
Books to Read Aloud for Children of All Ages: Published in 2003, this popular annotated list contains over 400 classic and new titles of both fiction and nonfiction.
Books for Teens: The committee has chosen several excellent books that are appropriate for mature teenagers. The latest list is available as part of the 100th anniversary edition. Prior teen lists are posted online.
Awards
Announcing this year's Awards! Please go to the Awards page to see this year's winners.
The Committee gives three awards annually: The Josette Frank Award (fiction), the Flora Stieglitz Straus Award (nonfiction) and the Claudia Lewis Award (poetry).
Young Reviewers
Young reviewers from all over the country, ages 5 to 15, read and evaluate many of the books considered. Their reviews are carefully considered in the Committee's deliberations.
Reading Aloud
The Committee strongly recommends the tradition of reading aloud to children both in classroom situations and at home. A love of literature and sharing of books can become a lifelong habit, especially when nurtured at a young age.
The Committee's Monthly Pick:
February 2010
All the World
by Liz Garton Scanlon, ill. by Marla Frazee
published by Beach Lane Books (S&S)
From morning until night a community enjoys nature and togetherness. Rhymed text and evocative pencil and watercolor illustrations. (ages 3-6)
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