Monday, April 03, 2006

More Young Hoosier Book Award Nominees!

All of the following can be found on the YHBA shelf (on the other side of the "new books" shelf):

J E Books...


Say, Allen. Kamishibai Man. Houghton Mifflin Company Books, 2005. J E Say
Learn about storytelling in Japan through this beautifully illustrated title.

Winters, Kay. My Teacher for President. Dutton Children's Books, 2004. J E Win (2 copies)
Find out why Oliver believes his teacher is the best candidate for President of the United States.

J Non-Fiction...

Robinson, Sharon. Promises to Keep: How Jackie Robinson Changed America. Scholastic Press, 2004. J 921 Robinson, J
Learn all about famous baseball player, Jackie Robinson, in this touching biography written by his daughter.


J Fiction...

Battle-Lavert, Gwendolyn. Papa's Mark. Holiday House, 2003. J FIC Bat (2 copies)
An inspiring look into the beginning of African-American civil rights.

Cummings, Priscilla. Red Kayak. Dutton Children's Books, 2004. J FIC Cum
A thrilling story about the right and wrong choices made by young men.

Johnston, Tony. The Harmonica. Charlesbridge, 2004. J FIC Joh
A beautiful story about music and its positive effects inspired by Concentration Camp survivors.

Lester, Julius. Day of Tears. Jump at the Sun/Hyperion Books for Children, 2005. J FIC Les
A fresh perspective on slavery from Lester, written in dialogue.

Wright, Betty Ren. Crandall's Castle. Holiday House, 2003. J FIC Wri
Find out whether or not Charli is dealing with a haunted house in this spooky title.

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