December 4, 2019
Vote for the best 1xbet online games login book of 2019 at the 12th annual Mock Caldecott
What's the best 1xbet online games login book of 2019? You can help decide at this year's Mock Caldecott.
The event will begin at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at the 1xbet online games login Public Library, 629 Poyntz Ave.
Sponsored by the Children's and Adolescent Literature Community and the English department's program in children's literature in the College of Arts and Sciences and by the Manhattan Public Library, the Mock Caldecott includes a discussion of the most distinguished 1xbet online games login books of 2019, followed by a vote to determine this year's winner.
The American Library Association awards the Caldecott Medal to the most distinguished American 1xbet online games login book for children, as well as recognizing the runners-up. The medal is named for Randolph Caldecott, a 19th-century English illustrator.
"Now in its12th year, the Mock Caldecott brings students, faculty and community members together to enjoy the best 1xbet online games login books published in the past year, assembling our short list from prominent reviewers at Publisher's Weekly, the New York Times, and librarian Betsy Bird's blog for the School Library Journal," said Karin Westman, head of the English department and faculty advisor for the Children's and Adolescent Literature Community. "After discussing the short list, we then decide our own award-winning book and honor 1xbet online games login ."
Selected 1xbet online games login books will be available for review from 1:30-2:30 p.m. A brief presentation at 2:30 p.m. will describe the criteria for the award, followed by discussion and a vote to determine this year's winner.
Phil Nel, university distinguished professor of English and children's literature, values the opportunity to enjoy the art of the 1xbet online games login book and gain new perspectives.
"Need a break from end-of-term stress, or some inspiration for the weeks ahead? I recommend art and stories," Nel said. "This Saturday, come browse through and discuss the best 1xbet online games login books of 2018."
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"The Mock 1xbet online games login provides an opportunity for those who are passionate about children's literature to gather together to acknowledge the work and artistry that goes into producing children's literature,"said Caitlin Hymans, first-year graduate student in English and co-president of the Children's and Adolescent Literature Community."I love the sense of community this event provides and am excited to listen to the various perspectives and discussions on the 1xbet online games login contenders."
Alexis Bedell, second-year graduate student in English and co-president of the 1xbet online games login and Adolescent Literature Community, agrees with Hymans.
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Results will be posted to the 1xbet online games login department's Twitter feed and Facebook page.
Participation at the event will count for "Service to the Profession: Professional Growth" for Education majors. For more information, contact chalc@k-state.eduor 1xbet online games login @k-state.edu.