25 Best Children's Books of 2019 - New York Times Edition!

The New York Times recently revealed its 25 Best Children's Books of 2019!

Click HERE to start exploring!  How many do you have on your shelves?

      

2018 New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Books

Last Friday, the New York Times announced the winners of the 2018 New York Times/New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Books. 

Dreamers, written and illustrated by Yuyi Morales

Florette, written and illustrated by Anna Walker

Ayobami and the Names of the Animals, written by Pilar Lopez Avila & illustrated by Mar Azabal

The Forest, written by Riccardo Bozzi & illustrated by Violeta Lopiz and Valerio Vidali

A House That Once Was, written by Julie Fogliano & illustrated by Lane Smith

Our Car, written by J. M. Brum & illustrated by Jan Bajtlik

She Made a Monster: How Mary Shelley Created Frankenstein, written by Lynn Fulton & illustrated by Felicita Sala

The Funeral, written and illustrated by Matt James

Run Wild, written and illustrated by David Covell

The Visitor, written and illustrated by Antje Damm

To take a closer look at this year's winners, be sure to check out the original article, which includes both images from the winning titles, as well as commentary from the judges about the work.

Want more?  Take a peek at The Horn Book article discussing the winners!

Blinded by Science...in Children's Books?!?!

The New York Times ran a delightful piece recently written by a parent who finds her mind wandering as she reads a favorite picture book to her child for the umpteenth time.  And as she contemplates the impossibilities and possibilities of life in children's books, she asks some scientific questions that we all need answers to!

NYPL recommends 100 children’s books from 2010

From the New York Public Library Blog, Dec. 2

Jeanne Lamb writes: “Librarians have been recommending books to children for well over 100 years, and children have been just as eager to pass on their favorites. The New York Public Library’s Children’s Books 2010 (PDF file) provides a snapshot of some of the outstanding books published this year.

Over 20 librarians read several hundred books, often sharing advance copies with the children in their branch libraries. Their choices range from books to share with toddlers to books that will keep the most sophisticated readers on the edge of their seats.”

More on the 21st Century Librarians

Look...there's a video to go along with the NYT article I posted on Monday.

The 21st-Century Librarian - Video Library - The New York Times

http://video.nytimes.com/video/2009/02/15/arts/1194837851726/the-21st-century-librarian.html
Published: February 19, 2009

The Future of Reading: In Web Age, Library Job Gets Update

Check out the article from Sunday's New York Times

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/16/books/16libr.html?emc=eta1

Any thoughts or comments?