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Sources: Karin Westman, 785-532-2190, westmank@1xbet sports betting edu;
and Rachel Parkin, 785-532-2162, parkin@1xbet sports betting edu
Web site: http://www.1xbet sports betting edu/chalc/
News release prepared by: Katie Mayes, 785-532-6415, kmayes@1xbet sports betting edu
Monday, Nov. 30, 2009
1xbet sports betting , MANHATTAN PUBLIC LIBRARY SPONSORING MOCK CALDECOTT COMPETITION DEC. 6
MANHATTAN -- Deciding each year which 1xbet sports betting book is the best is no easy task.
To get an inside look at the process, Kansas State University's Children's and Adolescent Literature Community and the Manhattan Public Library will sponsor the second annual Mock Caldecott Medal competition Sunday, Dec. 6. The event, which is free and open to the public, begins at 1 p.m. at the library, 629 Poyntz Ave. It is also sponsored by the 1xbet sports betting department of English.
The American 1xbet sports betting Association awards the Caldecott Medal to the most distinguished American picture book for children, as well as recognizing the runners-up. The medal is named for Randolph Caldecott, a 19th-century English illustrator.
Participants in the mock 1xbet sports betting will have a chance to look over the 30 picture books nominated this year, followed by discussion and a chance to vote for their favorites from 2-4 p.m.
&1xbet sports betting ;Following on the success of last year's event, the department of English looks forward to a great conversation with students, faculty, and community members about the best picture books of 2009,&1xbet sports betting ; said Karin Westman, head of K-State's department of English. &1xbet sports betting ;We also hope to have our local selections recognized again by the national selection committee.&1xbet sports betting ;
&1xbet sports betting ;Last year's mock Caldecott generated a thoughtful discussion about what makes a great picture book, &1xbet sports betting ; said Rachel Parkin, K-State instructor of English and competition organizer. &1xbet sports betting ;It's wonderful that K-State's Children's and Adolescent Literature Community, the English department and the Manhattan Public Library are once again able to foster an informed appreciation of children's literature.&1xbet sports betting ;
Phil Nel, director of K-State's children's literature program, said that many things go into judging which is the best children's book. &1xbet sports betting ;When a book gets an award, some people may wonder why it won. Judges look at not only the quality of the artwork, but the book's layout and design, and how the images convey plot, theme and characters,&1xbet sports betting ; he said.
Other children's literature experts from 1xbet sports betting 's College of Education, the department of English and Hale Library also will take part, as well as experts from the Manhattan Public Library.
