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Library
Programs
Annual
Scholastic Book Fair— every
spring the Library Media Center (LMC) is turned
into a book lover's paradise when we host a
book fair. Children and their parents are given
the opportunity to purchase the latest books
with all profits supporting the library.
The
Caldecott Program— was
named in honor of nineteenth-century English
illustrator Randolph Caldecott. It is awarded
annually by the Association for Library Service
to Children, a division of the American Library
Association, to the artist of the most distinguished
American picture book for children.
Mark
Twain Award Program— every
year 20 books are nominated for the Mark
Twain Award given by the Missouri Association
of School Librarians. Fourth and fifth graders
who read at least four of the nominees may
vote for this special award. In March, the
library hosts a fun party to announce the
winning title for the children who participated.
Show
Me Readers — The Show
Me Readers Award is to promote literature,
literacy, and reading in Missouri elementary
schools for grades one through three, and
to promote recognition of authors and illustrators
of books that are favorites of Missouri children
in these grades.
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Updated:
August 18, 2008
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Mark
Twain Award Nominees - 2005/2006
Show
Me Award Nominees - 2005/2006
Caldecott
Award Winners
Newbery
Award Winners
Other
Juvenile Book Awards
The
Newbery Medal — was named
for eighteenth-century British bookseller
John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the
Association for Library Service to Children,
a division of the American Library Association,
to the author of the most distinguished contribution
to American literature for children.
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