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Carnegie Shortlist
I don't know why I am always so interested in the winners of the Carnegie Medal. Maybe it's because the winning books are often for slightly older readers than the Newbery winners are, so I know I'll have an easier time promoting them to the middle school and older students I work with. Maybe it's because I always find them to be a pleasant surprise, since I usually haven't heard of them until they're nominated. I'm looking forward to reading this year's shortlist, which was announced last week. The BBC article points out that "this year's shortlist showcases writing that is as enjoyable for adults as it is for children and young people." I know that Nate enjoyed the Haddon book, which I obviously have heard of but which I haven't read yet.
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Graphic Novels Heating UP
Boom time for manga books. One From The NYDaily News reports on Japanese manga - edgy, graphic novels with translated storylines steeped in mystery, fantasy and the surreal. They say the books are multiplying in bookstores, as well as in video shops and other retailers.
The $100 million U.S. market for these paperbacks - focused mainly on 'tweeners and teeners, 12 to 17, but with many older fans - is booming and drawing in new players, including mighty Random House. [LISNews.com]
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© Copyright 2004 Deborah Wells-Clinton.
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