Two Thumbs Up! by Tracy Howard - Thursday, Feb 02, 2012 at 9:09pm

Would you like to be the first to get your hands on a new book? Before it is for sale on our shelves? Before anyone else has even seen it? You can!

We would like to offer kids and teens an opportunity to review hot (as in, hot off the press!), new books for our McNally Robinson website.

Categories: Reviews, Ongoing Kids Events in Winnipeg

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The Newbery Award and More by Alexandra K - Tuesday, Jan 24, 2012 at 12:42pm

Some very prestigious kids and teen awards were announced this weekend.

The John Newbery Medal for the most outstanding contribution to children's literature went to Jack Gantos' Dead End in Norvelt.

The Randolph Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children went to A Ball for Daisy, illustrated and written by Chris Raschka.

Finally, the Michael L. Printz Award for excellence in literature written for young adults went to Where Things Come Back, written by John Corey Whaley.

Amongst the Printz Honor books are Why We Broke Up by Daniel Handler, which was featured in our most recent newsletter, and The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater, which our Be First Club absolutely loved.

For a full listing of more ALA award winners and honor books, see the ALA press release.

Congratulations to all the authors involved!

Categories: Awards, buzz, Publishing News

When She Woke, by Hillary Jordan by Joan Marshall - Tuesday, Jan 03, 2012 at 2:33pm

In a future right-wing evangelical America a religious young woman, Hannah, is punished for the abortion she endures and her refusal to name the father - her skin is "chromed" red to identify her as one of the most vicious criminals. After her prison term, she has to escape north to Canada. Will her lover rescue her? Who else would risk their lives to help a criminal like her? Older teens will be chilled at how Jordan reminds us how slippery the slope is in this haunting evocation of The Scarlet Letter.

Categories: Reviews

Upcoming Kids Events in January by Alexandra K - Thursday, Dec 29, 2011 at 4:12pm

Sandi Sellen: Launching The Duck's Vacation, a children's picture book. Saturday January 14, 2:00 pm in the Atrium.

Elizabeth Budney: Signing My Little Red Mittens, a children's picture book. Saturday January 21, 2:00-4:00 pm by the cash desk.

David Alexander Robertson & Scott B. Henderson: Launching Sugar Falls: A Residential School Story, a graphic novel for young adults on Thursday, January 26th at 7:30 pm. in the Cafe.

Learn to Knit: For children ages 8 and up. The cost is $30.00, supplies included. Wednesdays, February 1st, 8th, 15th, 7:00-8:00 pm.

Events in the new Community Classroom (registration required):

Gee-Whiz Science: Find out the science behind some simple hands-on experiments. For children ages 8-12. Thursdays, February 9th and 16th, 6:30-8:30 pm. Cost is $20.00.

Words Worth: How to Hold an Audience's Attention. Learn about public speaking. For ages 12 and up. Saturdays, February 18, 25, March 3. Cost is $75.00.

Categories: Winnipeg, Event News