Dear Roundtable Members, Thank-you to everyone who participated in the voting for the Information Book Award. With the plight of refugees so evident in the media these days, these outstanding books are sure to captivate young readers as they delve into Canada's fascinating history and make meaningful connections to the present. The 1999 Information Book Award will be granted at the Serendipity Conference held in Vancouver on February 26, 2000. Please plan to attend, we look forward to meeting you there. A Story of the Underground Railroad by Barbara Greenwood. illustrated by Heather Collins.
Kids Can Press.
The True Story of One Family's Escape From War-Torn Europe by William Kaplan with Shelly Tanaka illustrated by Stephen Taylor. 52 Days by Camel-My Sahara Adventure by Lawrie Raskin with Deborah Pearson. Animals Eat the Weirdest Things by Diane Swanson. Lost Temple of the Aztecs by Shelley Tanaka. llustrated by Greg Ruhl. As we swing into the millennium, we will be celebrating Canadian information books for the thirteenth year.