The 2009 Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature was announced this week at the American Library Association mid-winter conference in Denver, CO.
The winner is Jellicoe Road by Melina Marchetti.
Haunted by the past, Taylor Markham reluctantly leads the students of the Jellicoe School in their secret territory wars against the Townies and the Cadets. Marchetta’s lyrical writing evokes the Australian landscape in a suspenseful tale of raw emotion, romance, humor and tragedy.
Melina Marchetta lives in Sydney, Australia, and is the award-winning author of two previous novels. A former high school teacher, she is recognized for the authenticity of her teen characters’ voices.
“This roller coaster ride of a novel grabs you from the first sentence and doesn’t let go. You may not be sure where the ride will take you, but every detail—from the complexities of the dual narrative to the pangs of first love—is pitch perfect,” said Printz Award Committee Chair Mary
Honors were given to:
The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II, The Kingdom on the Waves by M.T. Anderson
The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks by E. Lockhart
Nation by Terry Pratchett
Tender Morsels by Margo Lanagan
Click here for past winners and honors and to find out just who Michael Printz is!
Posted on January 30th, 2009 by Shirley Volk
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We met today and shared some recently added titles to the collection:
“Impossible” by Nancy Werlin, “Heir to Sevenwaters” by Juliet Marillier, “Gifted” by Nikita Lalwani, “Kendra” by Coe Booth and “What I Saw and How I Lied” by Judy Blundell which is the 2008 National Book Award winner. It’s a book with something for everyone-a historical setting, romance and mystery. One book clubber highly recommends it as a must-read.
A contender for the March meeting is “Graceling” by Kristin Cashore. A fantasy with a bit of romance and a strong heroine that two other book clubbers highly recommend. Here’s a little blurb: In a world where some people are born with extreme and often-feared skills called Graces, Katsa struggles for redemption from her own horrifying Grace of killing and teams up with another young fighter to save their land from a corrupt king.
Our next discussion is on Monday, February 9. The book is “The Astonishing Adventures of Fan Boy and Goth Girl” by Barry Lyga. Copies are all spoken for at this time, so please return it as soon as you can for the next book clubber.
Barry Lyga’s other books Boy Toy and Hero Type also take place at South Brook High School. Check out his website.
Posted on January 26th, 2009 by Shirley Volk
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Our next meeting will be held in the usual spot-HS library conference room. Let’s talk about suggestions for winter break reads. I’ll have books to share. Copies of our January book, “Persepolis” a graphic novel by Marjane Satrapi, are now available. Ask for one at the circulation desk. Bring your lunch and I’ll bring treats. See you soon! Mrs. Volk
Posted on December 14th, 2008 by Shirley Volk
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Join us in Rowley Library on Wednesday, Nov. 5 during lunch for a visit with Program Director, sts, and Instructor, Nicole Georges, from Portland, OR’s Rock n Roll Camp for Girls. They’ve just written a book, Rock n Roll Camp for Girls: How to Start a Band, Write Songs, Record an Album, and Rock Out!! Learn more about the camp, making music, forming a band, creating a ‘zine and be ready for some audience participation! A limited number of books are available for purchase at $13.50 Please make checks out to “The University of Chicago Lab Schools”. Visit www.rocknrollcamp.org for more info.
Posted on November 3rd, 2008 by Shirley Volk
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and hope you had a great weekend! Can you believe it’s already the beginning of the 4th week of school? And yes, this is our first post but not the last. Be sure to check back often for news from the library and links to interesting things to explore. If you enjoyed the First Day program and would like to read more, we now own a copy of Millenial Makeover: MySpace, YouTube and the Future of American Politics by Morley Winograd and Michael D. Hais. Visit their website at www.millennialmakeover.com and checkout the short videos.
Posted on September 28th, 2008 by Shirley Volk
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Hi everyone,
We had a great meeting yesterday. Thanks to all who joined us!
Please post any comments, questions, ideas about Deb Caletti’s May 15 visit HERE by clicking on “No comments” below (it will say this until someone posts a comment and I approve it).
Thanks guys!
Ms. Akers
Posted on April 8th, 2008 by Kate Akers
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Hi all,Book Club will be meeting tomorrow during lunch in the conference room. This month’s selection is The Nature of Jade by Deb Caletti. It’s the story of a girl, a boy, a baby, and some elephants. :) I hope you can all make it! Bring your lunch. Ms. Akers
Posted on April 7th, 2008 by Kate Akers
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Today is the first meeting of the all-new Author Visit Committee! Please bring your lunch and meet us in the HS Conference Room at 12:20 to help plan Deb Caletti’s May 15 visit and Kathie Bergquist’s April 23 visit (sponsored by the QSA). Join this committee! If you do, you’ll have great opportunities to help run libary events and thus be part of the “behind-the-scenes” action, to voice your opinion about who we might invite to come speak in the future, and — best of all — to meet authors in person and introduce them at visits. I hope to see many of you there!Ms. Akers
Posted on April 7th, 2008 by Kate Akers
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Today is the first meeting of the all-new Author Visit Committee! Please bring your lunch and meet us in the HS Conference Room at 12:20 to help plan Deb Caletti’s May 15 visit and Kathie Bergquist’s April 23 visit (sponsored by the QSA). Join this committee! If you do, you’ll have great opportunities to help run libary events and thus be part of the “behind-the-scenes” action, to voice your opinion about who we might invite to come speak in the future, and — best of all — to meet authors in person and introduce them at visits. I hope to see many of you there!Ms. Akers
Posted on April 7th, 2008 by Kate Akers
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Dear Book Club,
First, thank you to all who attended last week’s invigorating discussion of The Martian Chronicles, by Ray Bradbury! We had a great time and a huge turnout.
Second, Book Club will meet next Tuesday, December 11, again at 12:20 in Feitler. Let’s all take a break from the crunch of test week to relax, have lunch, and talk about books in the library. Since we’ve such a short month because of the break, the selection is UP TO YOU. Please bring with you (if you have it) The Best Book or Story You’ve Read in the Past Month.
This can be anything — fiction, nonfiction, a short story, a biography or memoir, a book you were assigned that you ended up really enjoying. Just bring something that you would like for other people to know about. We’ll all build up our holiday break reading lists!
In the event you’ve not read anything in the past month, then here are some suggestions from fellow Book Clubbers:
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest by Ken Kesey
Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
Equus: a play by Peter Shaffer
Running with Scissors by Augusten Burroughs
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse
Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
I’m looking forward to seeing all of you at Book Club next week!
Ms. Akers
Posted on December 6th, 2007 by Kate Akers
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