I included the image above because it highlights Newbery award-winning books that have been included in the Online Computer Library Center's listing of the Top 1000 books owned by libraries that hold membership in the cooperative. I liked the fact that these twenty-four books are recognized not only by their award-winning status, but also by their ranking by the OCLC. This image is a good reminder for school librarians to consider multiple sources and rankings when considering books to recommend or purchase. It also highlights the staying power of award-winning literature for children and young adults, as many of these titles seem to continue to receive high circulation numbers well after they receive a book award. This image was retreived from http://1stedition.net/blog/2007/03/newbery_medal_oclc_top_1000.html.
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I included this video interview of David Wiesner, winner of the Caldecott medal for the book "Flotsam." This video is important because Wiesner gives background for his interest in drawing, relating it to visual storytelling, which has an obvious connection to the Caldecott medal and the artistry seen in the books that receive this award. Furthermore, he speaks to his own exploration and interest in picture books, as well as the success he has had in the industry, sharing the joy he has felt in receiving so much feedback from school librarians, teachers, and even young adults who explore his books.
This video was retreived from http://blip.tv/file/310666 and was found using the Creative Commons Search (http://search.creativecommons.org/).
