Below is a sampling of some of the latest books to be honored by respected national associations and publications for their outstanding contributions to the fields of library and education literature.
Unlimited title is honored.
Kendall Haven's Super Simple Storytelling , an enriching tool for bringing out the natural storyteller in everyone, took the top prize in the Special Storytelling Resource category of the Storytelling World Awards this year. Also cited was Haven's Voices of the American Revolution , an exciting collection of historical fiction supported by suggested follow-up questions and activities. The award recognizes a public librarian for demonstrating a range and depth of knowledge about books and other library materials and the distinguished ability to share that knowledge. A Guide to Mainstream Fiction, 1978-1998 . Jasmine and Coconuts Wins a Skipping Stones Honor Award 2000 for Outstanding Teaching Resource to Develop Multicultural Awareness Cathy Spagnoli and Paramasivam Samanna's Jasmine and Coconuts tells 44 colorful tales of South India, illuminating a people and a region with vivid historical background, lush color photographs, and richly detailed text.