The Best in Children's Literature: Caldecott, Newbery, and Beyond

Approximately 25,000 children’s books have been published in this past five years, and even the most voracious reader can’t possibly read them all and determine their potential use in a classroom setting. The purpose of this workshop is to identify and examine the best of the books written for children and to explore various techniques in bringing books and children together. The first day of this two-day workshop will address award-winning titles (Caldecott, Newbery, Siebert, etc.). The second day will focus on the “best of the rest,” including picture books, fiction, poetry, and informational books.

Please come prepared to discuss the following books:

• Moon Over Manifest, by Clare Vanderpool
• Heart of a Samurai, by Margi Preus

Instructor:  Gene Nelson
Dates:  July 8–9 (F–Sa)
Times:  9:00 am–5:00 pm
Room/Building:  Provo City Library, 550 North University Avenue, Provo, Utah
Limited Enrollment:  40
Tuition and Materials:  $227

Grading Criteria: Grades will be determined based on group participation, completion of class assignments, readings, and attendance.

Ample parking is available free of charge at the Provo City Library (550 North University Avenue in Provo). The underground parking entrance is on the east side of the library.