The new book shelf has been emptied and stands ready for the 100+ juvenile and YA titles ordered to begin the new term. Included are recent titles by Pat McKissack, Robert Lipsyte, Eric Kimmel, Eve Bunting, Jane Yolen, and Keith Baker.
Be sure to check out the new IRC Book Reviews blog for professional reviews on select new titles added to the juvenile collection. Additional information included with this blog is a book review bibliography, AU library and database links, children's literature internet resources, and online review resources for children's literature. As with all IRC blogs, links to books reviewed will direct users to the library catalog making locating the book simpler.
Here is a sampling of titles ordered for the juvenile collection:
- Drawing a blank: Or, how I tried to solve a mystery, end a feud, and land the girl of my dreams - Daniel Ehrenhaft
- Best, best friends - Dashka Slater
- Here's looking at me: How artists see themselves - Bob Raczka
- Porch lies: Tales of slicksters, tricksters, and other wily characters - Patricia McKissack
- The queen's feet - Sarah Ellis
- Penelope Bailey takes the stage - Susanna Reich
- Healthy snacks - Mari Schuh
- The fairies of Nutfolk Wood - Barb Bentler Ullman
- Wake up, Henry Rooster! - Margriet Ruurs
- Playing it cool - Joaquin Dorfman
- Clip clop - Micola Smee
Update: 9/21/06
Apologies to Barb Bentler Ullman! Her new arrival was inadvertently credited to another author. The fairies of Nutfolk Wood has been cataloged and will be shelf ready soon. Thanks for the email, Barb.