Information about books is available at the ALA web site.
(American Library Association)
Faculty
& Staff > Cathy Flowers
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Library Ascension students in grades Kdg.-6 visit the library once a week. They learn library skills, study authors, write, and do fun reading-related projects. Students may check out books every week.
Ascension’s first grade had a very special visitor this fall. Jane O’Connor, author of the popular Fancy Nancy series! Thanks for the author visit, Mrs. Flowers!
the last 3 years Mrs. Flowers and Mrs. Allen have worked together to produce Ascension's Literary magazine, "Ascension Reads."
We LOVE to read new stories!
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Congratulations to Mrs. Flowers, Ascension's outstanding librarian, |
What's New in Our Library The library has a new look this year with the addition of four brand new book cases which were purchased with the profits from our Spring Bookfair. Mrs. Margo Graham, our library volunteer extraordinaire, and Mrs. Flowers spent the closing weeks of school rearranging the collection and filling the new bookcases. A new reading rug and individual carpet squares also await students. |
The
Newbery Medal was named for 18th century British bookseller John
Newbery. It is awarded annually to the author of the most distinguished
contribution to America literature for children. The "gold
and silver" winners are selected by the American Library Association. The
Newbery Medal is given by
the American Library Association to the author of the most
distinguished contribution to American literature for children. |
The 2011 Newbery Medal winner is Moon over Manifest by Clare Vanderpool |
The
Caldecott Medal |
The
Caldecott Medal is awarded by the American Library Association to
the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children.
It is named in honor of Randolph Caldecott, a 19th century English
illustrator. |
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The 2011 Caldecott Medal winner is A Sick Day for Amos McGee, illustrated by Erin E. Stead, written by Philip C. Stead. |
The
Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award |
This
Award is given to the author of the book voted most outstanding by students
in grades four through eight in participating Illinois schools. |
The 2011 RCYRBA winner was The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. |
