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Brad Hooper’s guide to book programs and author events
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CHICAGO — From hosting authors to planning and coordinating book activities such as book signings and book clubs, libraries are perfect venues for readers to interact directly with authors and their books. And mounting literary programming can be easier...
2017 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction Selection Committee announced
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The 2017 committee is starting work on selecting titles for the longlist for these prestigious awards, now in their sixth year. Since 2015, the shortlist announcements are being made in October (for books published during that calendar year) and winner...
'The Sympathizer,' 'Hold Still,' receive 2016 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction
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BOSTON —The 91´«Ã½ selects “The Sympathizer,” by Viet Thanh Nguyen, published by Grove Press, an imprint of Grove Atlantic, as the winner of the 2016 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction, and “Hold Still: A Memoir with...
91´«Ã½ unveils shortlist for 2016 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction
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CHICAGO-The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) today announced the six books shortlisted for the esteemed Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction, awarded for the previous year's best fiction and nonfiction books written for adult...
Longlist for 2016 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction announced
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CHICAGO — Forty books (20 fiction, 20 nonfiction) comprising the longlist for the 2016 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction have been selected. The list is now available on the awards’ website. The six-title shortlist—three each...
Booklist again selected by National Reading Group Month, Great Group Reads
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CHICAGO — Booklist, the 91´«Ã½’s premier review source for public libraries and schools, has been selected once again to collaborate with the Women’s National Book Association’s October National Reading Group Month (NRGM), including...
'All the Light We Cannot See,' 'Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption' win 2015 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction
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SAN FRANCISCO —The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) is pleased to announce this year’s recipients of the Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction, funded, in part, by a grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York. “All the Light...
Vnuk’s shelf-by-shelf guide to weeding
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CHICAGO —“No! We can’t rid of that!” Rebecca Vnuk, author of the popular “Weeding Tips” column on Booklist Online, is here to show you that yes, you can. A library is an ever-changing organism; when done the right way, weeding helps a library thrive by...
VMM15: Your historic opportunity to vote on a VMM resolution
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CHICAGO — Be one of more than 500 members who will have the first-time ever opportunity to vote on a resolution submitted via the Virtual Membership Meeting.
91´«Ã½ unveils shortlist for 2015 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction
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CHICAGO —The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) today announced the six books shortlisted for the esteemed Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction, awarded for the previous year's best fiction and nonfiction books written for adult...
Cathy Langer, Tattered Cover Bookstores, joins 2016 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction
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CHICAGO — Cathy Langer, lead buyer for the independent Tattered Cover Bookstores in Denver, Colorado, joins the 2016 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction selection committee. She was chosen by the American Booksellers...
Longlist for 2015 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction announced
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CHICAGO — Forty-three books comprising the longlist for consideration for the 2015 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction have been selected from the most recent Booklist Editors’ Choice and RUSA Notable Books List. The six-title...
91´«Ã½ announces 2015 youth media award winners
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CHICAGO - The 91´«Ã½ (91´«Ã½) today announced the top books, video and audio books for children and young adults – including the Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Newbery and Printz awards – at its Midwinter Meeting in Chicago. A list of...
Live Oak Media wins 2015 Odyssey Award for 'H.O.R.S.E. A Game of Basketball and Imagination'
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CHICAGO – Live Oak Media, producer of the audiobook, “H.O.R.S.E. A Game of Basketball and Imagination” has won the 2015 Odyssey Award for Excellence in Audiobook Production. The award announcement was made today during the 91´«Ã½...
'I’ll Give You the Sun' wins 2015 Printz Award
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CHICAGO – “I’ll Give You the Sun,”written by Jandy Nelson published by Dial Books, an imprint of Penguin Group, (USA) LLC, a Penguin Random House Company, has won the 2015 Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature. The Young Adult...
Louis Shores Award for excellence in book reviewing names Brad Hooper of Booklist as winner
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CHICAGO — The Reference and User Services Association (RUSA), a division of the 91´«Ã½, has selected Brad Hooper of Booklist as the recipient of the 2015 Louis Shores Award, which recognizes outstanding book and media reviewing for...
New calendar and committee for 2016 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction
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CHICAGO -- A new committee is getting a head start on selecting the prestigious 2016 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction, awards that reflect the expert judgment and insight of library professionals who work closely with adult...
Daniel Kraus named new Booklist Books for Youth Editor
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CHICAGO -- Daniel Kraus has been named new Books for Youth Editor at Booklist Publications, following the resignation of current director Gillian Engberg. Kraus joined Booklist in 2008 after two years as an associate editor at American Libraries magazine...
Booklist chosen again for 2014 National Reading Group Month and Great Group Reads
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CHICAGO — Booklist, the 91´«Ã½’s premier review source for public libraries and schools, has been selected again as a sponsoring partner for the Women’s National Book Association’s October National Reading Group Month (NRGM)...
The Booklist Reader: A new site for librarians and other book lovers
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CHICAGO — Learn about the hottest books, latest trends and must-read authors from The Booklist Reader , Booklist Publications’ new single home for the popular Booklist Online blogs, Likely Stories, Book Group Buzz, Bookends, Audiobooker and Shelf Renewal...