On January 14, in the City of Brotherly Love (that’s Philadelphia, in case you didn’t know), the American Library Association announced several important teen book awards.
The Michael L. Printz Award for excellence in young adult literature was won by The White Darkness, written by Geraldine McCaughrean.
When Uncle Victor whisks Sym away to Paris, she is delighted. He’s been so kind and attentive, preparing her a special diet, teaching her all about advanced science and the Antarctic, and taking good care of her and Mum ever since her father died. When the short jaunt turns into a surprise trip to Antarctica, Sym is even more thrilled at the chance to visit the final resting place of her secret confidant, the doomed polar explorer Titus Oates. But the trip soon becomes a struggle against a deadly wilderness and a lunatic’s ambitions.
The Margaret A. Edwards Award for lasting contribution to young adult literature was won by Orson Scott Card. He is famous for such titles as Ender’s Game and Ender’s Shadow.
The Alex Awards are given to adult books with teen appeal. This year, they were awarded to the following titles:
To find out more about these and other awards, go to www.ala.org/yalsa/booklists
Fore more information on these books in the library, ask a librarian or check out our catalog.
