“Library Recalls Two Who Made It Better” in the New York Times
Library Recalls Two Who Made It Betterby Gerri Hirshey, The New York Times
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Literary News
John Updike, 1932-2009
John Updike, the Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist, died today at age 76. New York Times obituary, featuring multimedia content including audio and video clips John Updike: A Life in Pictures, at the Guardian Updike’s eassy, “This I Believe,” at NPR Updike’s books available through the Greenwich libraries
2009 Children’s Literary Award Winners
The winners of the 2009 major literary awards for children were announced today at the American Library Association’s Midwinter Conference in Denver. [Click on each cover to view that title and to place a hold.] Caldecott Medal Winner: The House in the Night, illustrated by Beth Krommes (written by Susan Marie Swanson)A spare, patterned text … Read more
New York Times Notables Lists
The New York Times’… 10 Best Books of 2008 100 Notable Books of 2008 Notable Children’s Books of 2008
The Tale of Despereaux Opens on December 19th
An animated movie version of Kate DiCamillo’s Newbery Award-winning book, The Tale of Despereaux, opens in theaters on December 19th. We thought we’d remind you to read the book (or listen to the book on CD, the book on tape, or the Playaway) before you see the movie!
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas Movie
A movie based on John Boyne’s novel, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, has just been released! Here is the trailer, from Miramax: John Boyne visited Perrot’s book clubs last November to speak about his novel. Here are a few video clips from his visit: The Boy in the Striped Pajamas movie is in limited … Read more
Michael Crichton, 1942-2008
Author Michael Crichton, best known for writing Jurassic Park and its sequel, Lost World, passed away Tuesday at age 66. We have a display of some of his books and audiobooks in the Rand Room. New York Times obituary International Herald Tribune obituary List of Crichton’s books (and movies based on them) available at Perrot
Tony Hillerman, 1925-2008
Author Tony Hillerman died Tuesday at age 83. He is most famous for a series of mystery stories set on the Navajo Reservation. Hillerman captured the essence of the discord between the modern society and the Navajo, or Dineh, world of spirits, nature, and magic. Perrot has a collection of his mysteries and other titles … Read more
Mary Ann Hoberman Is the New Children’s Poet Laureate
The Poetry Foundation has selected Mary Ann Hoberman as the new Children’s Poet Laureate! Hoberman inherits the two-year position from Jack Prelutsky. She is the author of 45 books, nearly all of which are written in verse. Take a look at Perrot’s selection of Mary Ann Hoberman’s books.
WHAT DO THESE WILDLY POPULAR CHILDREN’S BOOKS HAVE IN COMMON?
The Amazing BoneWhere the Wild Things AreStrega NonaWhere’s Waldo?A Series of Unfortunate EventsBecause of Winn DixieCharlotte’s WebHolesWinnie the PoohThe Wind in the Willows They have all been challenged and/or banned! REALLY? Read more about it at:Forbidden Library University of Illinois American Library Association … in honor of Banned Books Week, September 27th-October 4th
Finalists Announced for the Connecticut Book Awards
The Seventh Annual Connecticut Book Awards will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 21st, 2008 in the atrium of Hartford Public Library. This celebration recognizes the rich history and present vibrancy of literature in Connecticut by honoring authors, illustrators and book designers who have ties to the state. The Awards program is free and … Read more
