I’ve been reading the latest issue, July/August
2013, of The Horn Book magazine. This
is a special
one focusing on the 2013 Awards (Newbery, Caldecott, Laura Ingalls
Wilder Medal, Coretta Scott King Award -CSK) and the acceptance speeches given
by each winner: Katherine Applegate, (Newbery), Jon Klassen (Caldecott),
Katherine Paterson (Wilder), Andrea Davis Pinkney (Author - CSK), and Bryan
Collier (Illustrator – CSK). I must tell you that I was extremely moved by the comments
and encouraging words of inspiration mentioned by the award winners.
A quote from Madeleine L’Engle from The Horn Book magazine, July/Aug 2013 issue: “You have to write the book that wants to be written… And if the book will be too difficult for grown-ups, then you write it for children.”
It’s wonderful to read how they got started,
their diverse backgrounds, their respect for children, their journey to where
they are now, and what the future holds for them. Hooray to all of them for
their awesome books that bring joy to young and old alike! Here is a link
to these and other awards. Enjoy.
And here’s a good article, “10
Great Multicultural Children’s Books,” by Emily Temple posted on the
Flavorwire blog that addresses diversity (or lack of it) in children’s books.
She compiled a list of “a few great children’s books with diverse characters
and stories …”
I’ve enjoyed reading a few of those myself. How
about you? Have you read any of them? Those that I have not read, I will add to
my list.
A quote from Madeleine L’Engle from The Horn Book magazine, July/Aug 2013 issue: “You have to write the book that wants to be written… And if the book will be too difficult for grown-ups, then you write it for children.”
This is fantastic!
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