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Newbery Medal
The Newbery Medal for "the most distinguished American children's book" of 2016 was awarded to Last Stop on Market Street, written by Matt de la Peña.
"The celebratory warmth is irresistible, offering a picture of community that resonates with harmony and diversity." - Booklist.
Caldecott Medal
Finding Winnie: The True Story of the World’s Most Famous Bear by Lindsay Mattick, is the 2016 Caldecott Medal winner.
"A perfect melding of beautiful art with soulful, imaginative writing, this lovely story, penned by Colebourn's great-great granddaughter, is ideal for sharing aloud or poring over individually." - School Library Journal.
PPLD's Award Booklists:
Visit the Newbery Medal and Caldecott Medal websites for a full list of Honor books.
The Teen Art Contest is for teens and by teens. Teens create the art, and teens determine the winners.
The theme for our 2015 Teen Art Show & Contest was Out of This World. Teens were encouraged to think beyond the scope of the everyday and explore a fantastical realm or the deepest depths of space through art.
A HUGE thank you to our sponsors Meininger Art Supply and Her Story Café for donating prizes for the teen artists!
Middle School
Isabella Wright
"Deep Sea Universe"
Middle School - 1st Place
Andrea Lira
"The World Is Too Big for Us to Hold
Middle School - 2nd Place
High School
Hector Medrano
"Moon Rise"
High School - 1st Place
Molly Meyer
"Melted Hearts"
High School - 2nd Place
Natalia Valentine
Infinite Sky
High School - Coordinators' Choice
Best of Show
Pamela Flores
"Space Encounter"
Middle School - Best of Show
Taylor Logar
"It Looks Cooler Upside Down"
High School - Best of Show
The great David Bowie passed away on January 10, 2016 after an 18 month battle with cancer. What can we say? His legacy cannot be understated. A multi-talented trailblazer who made some of the most powerful music of recent times. I try to think of my favorite, but it's impossible to pick just one, especially since his lexicon is so varied. Perhaps "Heroes", "Space Oddity", or "Changes"? When I hear "Space Oddity" I get goosebumps. "Kooks" is a love song to my six year old daughter. His "Blue Jean" music video opened the door. And that's just his music. Bowie was also an actor, producer, songwriter, and style icon.
Click here to learn more about David Bowie.
Want to hear some Bowie? Try PPLD's Hoopla and Freegal services. Hoopla lets you stream music and temporarily download songs. Freegal allows you to download up to 5 songs per week for free. You will need a valid library card to access these services.
What's your favorite David Bowie song?