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Faculty
& Staff > Cathy Flowers
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Library
Mrs. Flowers helped Ascension students gather 1,600 books in 33 boxes in their 2006 Books for Buddies program. The books went to the children of Catalyst Charter School - Howland and St. Angelas in Chicago. Ascension parishioner Betty Vandervest teaches at Catalyst and expressed the gratitude of her school community.
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Mrs. Flowers and Mrs. Allen worked together to produce Ascension's Literary magazine, "Ascension Reads." |
Mrs. Flowers is our librarian.
| The Newbery Medal |
| 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. |
| 2008 Newbery Honor Books |
| 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. |
| 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. |
