And the Winner Is....
Folks, the snow gods must really want me to stay in Boston.
Last week, we were blessed with three snow days. The third snow day allowed me to see the Hasty Pudding parade, which honored Amy Poehler this year. That is a Boston tradition I've always wanted to see but it's always on a school day so I always miss it. I thought that was pretty nice of the snow gods.
But then, THEN, we got a snow day today. This morning, the American Library Association hosted their annual awards for children's literature. For me, 2014 was a year that reflected the ever growing voices of readers who wanted, and demanded, more diverse books.
Well, the ALA delivered. I am blown away by the awards this year. (A complete list of the winners here.) I live tweeted the whole thing, and sorta of live facebooked, and it was waaaaay better than the Super Bowl. Here are a few of my favorite tweets.
Also, I was so thrilled to see that so many books I loved in 2014 won. I can proudly say that I read more award winning books than I have seen award-nominated movies for the Oscars. And maybe the folks at the Oscars should take a little hint from children's book readers? We want diversity because we are diverse!
Here are just some of the books I blogged about in 2014 that won awards today. I posted links to most of the blog entries as I live posted on Alice, Ever After (fb) and on twitter.
Also, I love the articles and writings about not winning awards. Books are powerful, regardless of the number of stickers on their cover. I can only hope one day I will have a book published that hasn't won any awards.
Ok, folks, now on to my snow day. Cross country skiing? Nope! I'm reading a book!
Last week, we were blessed with three snow days. The third snow day allowed me to see the Hasty Pudding parade, which honored Amy Poehler this year. That is a Boston tradition I've always wanted to see but it's always on a school day so I always miss it. I thought that was pretty nice of the snow gods.
But then, THEN, we got a snow day today. This morning, the American Library Association hosted their annual awards for children's literature. For me, 2014 was a year that reflected the ever growing voices of readers who wanted, and demanded, more diverse books.
Well, the ALA delivered. I am blown away by the awards this year. (A complete list of the winners here.) I live tweeted the whole thing, and sorta of live facebooked, and it was waaaaay better than the Super Bowl. Here are a few of my favorite tweets.
Children's lit took over the trends |
Also, I was so thrilled to see that so many books I loved in 2014 won. I can proudly say that I read more award winning books than I have seen award-nominated movies for the Oscars. And maybe the folks at the Oscars should take a little hint from children's book readers? We want diversity because we are diverse!
Here are just some of the books I blogged about in 2014 that won awards today. I posted links to most of the blog entries as I live posted on Alice, Ever After (fb) and on twitter.
These handsome gents won again! (old picture, everlasting love) |
Most appropriate quote of the day? From Brown Girl Dreaming |
Also, I love the articles and writings about not winning awards. Books are powerful, regardless of the number of stickers on their cover. I can only hope one day I will have a book published that hasn't won any awards.
Saw this guy on my street as I was gearing up for the awards |
Ok, folks, now on to my snow day. Cross country skiing? Nope! I'm reading a book!
These are on my hold list at BPL. Two winners, two new books! (Actually, I have seriously updated this since I took the picture...) |
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