Thursday, February 3, 2011

Weekly Spotlight

Calling all fairy-tale lovers! If you haven't read anything by Gail Carson Levine, I highly recommend checking her out. The author of the popular Ella Enchanted, Levine has written several other wonderful novels in the fairy-tale realms.

In Fairest, Aza lives in a world that values beauty and a person's singing ability above all else. Aza has a beautiful voice, but she is big-boned and clumsy. Because she isn't considered to be "pretty"she is usually ignored. And then suddenly Aza is pushed into the spotlight and the fate of her country lies in her hands. In this fast-paced adventure, set off with Aza as she tries to save her country. And maybe, just maybe, she'll find love and acceptance along the way.

Want to check this book out? Fairest is shelved in the "L's" under Levine in our Fiction Collection that surrounds the tree. And if you like this book, make sure to check out Gail Carson Levine's other books too!

Nutmeg 2012

Thanks to all who voted for their favorite Nutmeg book this year! The winner of the 2011 award should be announced sometime in the next couple of weeks.

While you wait for the big announcement, check out the next batch of nominees. The Children's Library has just put out copies of the 2012 nominees out on the shelves. We've got a great batch of books to read this year - there is definitely something for everyone!

2012 Nominees
Masterpiece by Ellen Broach
Extra Credit by Andrew Clements
Signal by Cynthia DeFelice
The Gollywhopper Games by Jody Feldman
Deep and Dark and Dangerous by Mary Downing Hahn
Stolen Children by Peg Kehert
Dying to Meet You: 43 Cemetery Road by Kate Klise
Savvy
by Ingrid Law
Herbert's Wormhole by Peter Nelson
The Key to Rhondo by Emily Rodda

For more information on the Nutmeg Award and it's nominees, please visit www.nutmegaward.org.