Sources: Karin Westman, 785-532-2190, westmank@k-state.edu;
and Adriane Metcalf, ametcalf@k-state.edu

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MANHATTAN -- What's the best picture book of 2010? Manhattan area residents can help decide at Mock 1xbet online casino 2010. The event will be 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, at the Manhattan Public Library, 629 Poyntz Ave.

Sponsored by K-State's Children's and Adolescent Literature Community, the K-State English department's program in children's literature and the Manhattan Public Library, the Mock 1xbet online casino includes a discussion of the most distinguished picture books of 2010, followed by a vote to determine this year's winner.

The American Library Association awards the 1xbet online casino Medal to the most distinguished American picture book for children, as well as recognizing the runners-up. The medal is named for Randolph 1xbet online casino , a 19th-century English illustrator.

&1xbet online casino ;Now in its third year, our Mock Caldecott continues to bring students and community members together to enjoy the best picture books published in the past year, so we can determine our own award-winning book and honor books,&1xbet online casino ; said Karin Westman, head of K-State's department of English.

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Books nominated for the 1xbet online casino Medal will be available for reading from 1-2 p.m. A brief presentation on the 1xbet online casino Medal, discussion of new picture books in 2010, and selection of the Manhattan area's choice for this year's 1xbet online casino will follow from 2-4 p.m.

&1xbet online casino ;The Mock Caldecott at the Manhattan Public Library is an excellent opportunity for students to discuss children's books of the past year with other students, K-State faculty and the Manhattan community,&1xbet online casino ; said Adriane Metcalf, graduate student in English, Merriam, and co-president of the Children's and Adolescent Literature Community. &1xbet online casino ;I enjoy the chance to read the books, and then discuss the innovations in illustrations with others.&1xbet online casino ;

&1xbet online casino ;Thousands of picture books are published each year. How can you discover which are the best? Come to the Mock Caldecott,&1xbet online casino ; said Philip Nel, professor of English and director of K-State's program in children's literature. &1xbet online casino ;A picture book is a portable art gallery -- and much less expensive to visit. I hope people will stop by this Sunday at the Manhattan Public Library.&1xbet online casino ;