CLC’s “Children’s Books for Holiday Giving” Archive

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Looking for our “Children’s Books for Holiday Giving” booklist archive? Here it is! Since 2003, CLC has been gathering Connecticut librarians’ picks for the very best new children’s and teen books, and compiling them into handy gift-giving guides. Why not explore the lists? A good book never goes out of style!

All lists are in PDF format. Most are designed to be printed double-sided and folded into a brochure. Download and enjoy!

 

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ALA Youth Media Awards 2014

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It’s an exciting day in the world of children’s books! The 2014 Youth Media Awards were announced this morning at the ALA Midwinter Conference. These awards include the Caldecott Medal, Newbery Award, Coretta Scott King Award, and many more. Here’s a link to the press release with complete list of winners:

http://bit.ly/2014ALAymas

Once something “prettier” goes up we’ll link to it! Enjoy!

Starred Books of 2013

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Here is a list compiled by our friend Linda Williams of the Connecticut State Library – all of the books that received 2 or more “stars” in children’s literature review publications in 2013. You can download PDF lists in the following categories:

Or just browse this and Linda’s other great lists here –
http://danderose.wordpress.com/2014/01/24/starred-books-of-2013/

Best Books for Children 2013

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bestbooksyoungchildrenHere are the links to the printable versions of CLC’s 2013 “Best Books” lists – recommended by Connecticut librarians, the book experts!

Note – these are PDF files. You will need a free PDF reader, such as Adobe Acrobat Reader, to open them.

Print double-sided and enjoy!

Wonder

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Wonder

Wonder, by R.J. Palacio. Ten-year-old August, who was born with severe facial deformities, is starting fifth grade at Beecher Prep after years of being homeschooled.  Told through multiple perspectives, this is a story about courage in the face of adversity with a strong message of acceptance of differences. A great book for parents and children/teens to read and discuss together.

Unstoppable

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Unstoppable

Unstoppable, by Tim Green. Harrison’s foster dad is abusive. Finally he’s placed with the middle school football coach. He’s a big kid, a natural at football. He overcomes every obstacle – at home, in school, and on the field. Then he’s injured, and the MRI uncovers something terrible. Can he overcome this latest challenge?

Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made

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Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made

Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made, by Stephan Pastis. Clueless, awkward detective Timmy Failure + polar bear sidekick = Total Failure Inc., ready to solve any mystery. Funny and fast-paced but filled with a heartwarming and relatable message: Be confident in who you are. Perfect for Wimpy Kid fans, with hilarious drawings to boot! First in a series.