Current Books and Literature News Today

Good Books
On behalf of PJ Library, a program dedicated to giving the gift of quality Jewish children’s literature to families across North America and doing so at a rate of 95,000 books each month, I would like to respond to Deborah Kolben’s Jan. 31 column. “Where Have All the Good Jewish Books for Kids Gone?”

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:20:52 -0800

Books: Newbery and Caldecott prizes for U.S. children’s literature awarded
This year’s winners of the top U.S. prizes in children’s literature were honoured this week for stories of resilience over the most everyday troubles: a boy grounded by his parents, a dog that loses its favourite toy.

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:00:48 -0800

An escape hatch to everywhere
Books can take you to new worlds, provide solace when you are lonely and allow you to feel the joy and pain of others.

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:15:10 -0800

Walter Dean Myers: Youth Ambassador Is One for the Books
As the third national ambassador for young people’s literature, a position created by the Library of Congress in 2007, Walter Dean Myers loves to “get people to yell at me.”

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:01:06 -0800

Don't Mention Technology to Jennifer Egan; Salman Rushdie Goes Symphonic
Today in publishing in literature: The Visit from the Goon Squad author explains why she hates her iPad but doesn't fear e-books, a video guide to book sizes, and a new Salman Rushdie story is available for download with a full orchestral score.

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:14:44 -0800