Reading with children is always an adventure, but this is an especially exciting time of year to think about new books to bring into the classroom! Today, the American Library Association released their official list of Notable Children’s Books for 2014. Last Monday, January 27th, the ALA announced the winners of its prestigious literary awards for 2014.
This year The Randolph Caldecott Medal, given for the "most distinguished American picture book for children," was awarded to Locomotive by Brian Floca. Three Caldecott Honor Books are “Journey,” by Aaron Becker, “Mr. Wuffles!” by David Wiesner, and "Flora and the Flamingo," by Molly Idle. Rita Williams-Garcia won the Coretta Scott King Author award, given to “outstanding African American authors and illustrators” for “P.S. Be Eleven.” Coretta Scott King Author Honor Awards went to John Lewis and Andrew Aydin, authors of “March: Book One,” Walter Dean Myers, authors of “Darius & Twig,” Nikki Grimes, author of “Words with Wings.”
The Newbery Medal, awarded for the "most outstanding contribution to children's literature,"
went to "Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures," written by Kate DiCamillo and illustrated by K.G. Campbell. The Newberry Honor Books this year are "Doll Bones," by Holly Black
"The Year of Billy Miller," by Kevin Henkes, "One Came Home," by Amy Timberlake,
and "Paperboy," Vince Vawter. Kate DiCamillo was named the new National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature earlier in January by The Library of Congress. DiCamillo told PBS chief arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown “I want to remind people of the great and profound joy that can be found in stories.” If you want to see more lovely picture books that have come out in the previous year, NPR has assembled a delightful list 8 Picture Books That Make Us Wish We Were Kids Again.
Solid reading skills can make these beautiful books accessible to all students to discover and explore themselves. In my original series of leveled books, literary skills are something I aim to incorporate whether the topic is literature, science, math, or social studies. Please check out my Pintrest board Fun with Reading for more book suggestions and ideas of creative ways to enjoy books with your class.
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