Presenting the 2007 Melinda Awards for Young Adult Literature . . .

Caldecott, Newbery and Printz. Printz???

Part of the challenge for Young Adult Literature fans is getting the word out that the American Library Association has an award for excellence in Young Adult Literature. It’s the Printz Award named in honor of beloved Topeka, Kansas school librarian, Michael L. Printz.

The real challenge though is to recognize the most excellent books written for young adults each year. The outstanding teen readers from the Mock Printz Clubs of Middle Creek High School and the Eva Perry Public Library take this challenge seriously and have worked hard all year to be able to make their recommendations. These clubs and the teachers from the graduate Young Adult Literature Class at NC State University invite you to join them to hear their top picks from all of the books published in 2006..

This will be a Web event streamed live on Monday, Feb. 26 from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. All you need is the free RealPlayer to participate. You can join the discussion through our Instant Message Board.

Click here for the archived webcast on February 26 . . .

Meet the Eva Perry Club and See Their Winners for 2007 . . .

Read Book Blogs by NCSU Printz Club . . .

Archives

See Our Photo Gallery from the 2006 YAL Awards . . .

View the 2006 Printz Challenge - Melinda Awards Webcast . . .

View the 2005 Printz Challenge Webcast . . .

View the 2004 Printz Challenge Webcast . . .

View the 2003 Printz Challenge Webcast . . .