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  • 24th BYU Symposium on Books for Young Readers
    Posted June 27, 2011 by Juvenile Reference

    Another event of note for our local readers: 24th BYU Symposium on Books for Young Readers A two–day symposium for librarians, teachers, parents, and anyone who enjoys children’s literature Dates: July 14–15, 2011 Come join us for two enjoyable days with six nationally known authors and illustrators of children’s literature. Each author and illustrator will [...]

  • The First Annual Teen Book Fest @ Provo City Library
    Posted October 14, 2010 by Juvenile Reference

    Featuring Nationally Bestselling Author Scott Westerfeld and 20 of your Utah-based favorites! The Teen Book Fest @ PCL seeks to celebrate the literature written for young adults and those who read, write, and enjoy it!  With the smashing success of the Provo Children’s Book Festival, the Library wanted to develop a dynamic, innovative book event for [...]

  • Nan Osmond Grass Lecture
    Posted September 13, 2010 by Juvenile Reference

    Gary D. Schmidt, two-time winner of a Newbery Honor award (for Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy and Wednesday Wars) and author of more than 30 books, will deliver the annual Nan Osmond Grass Lecture on Thursday, September 30, at 11:00 in B-192 JFSB. In addition to Thursday’s Lecture, Schmidt will also read from his [...]

  • 23rd BYU Symposium on Books for Young Readers
    Posted July 12, 2010 by Juvenile Reference

    On July 15 and 16, 2010 there will be a two–day symposium for librarians, teachers, parents, and anyone who enjoys children’s literature. The event lasts two days with presentations by six nationally known authors and illustrators of children’s literature. Each author and illustrator will share his or her unique perspective on children’s literature followed by a short question–and–answer session. In [...]

  • BYU Margetts Theatre: A Thousand Cranes
    Posted January 28, 2010 by Juvenile Reference

    2-13 February 2010, Time: 7:00pm to 9:00pm Location: Nelke Theatre BYU’s Young Company will present a theatre-for-young-audiences production of “A Thousand Cranes” by Kathryn Shultz Miller. It is the award-winning true story of Sadako, a Japanese girl who, 10 years after Hiroshima was bombed in WWII, discovers she has “radiation sickness.” While in the hospital [...]

  • Provo City Library Family Literacy Symposium
    Posted January 12, 2010 by Juvenile Reference

    On Saturday, January 17, 2009 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm, the Provo City Library is having a Family Literacy Symposium.  The keynote speaker of the day is Nancy Turner, author of These Is My Words.  This event is open to the public, and free tickets may be obtained at the 1st Floor Reference Desk of [...]

  • Featured New Releases of Local and LDS Authors & Illustrators:
    Posted September 21, 2009 by Juvenile Reference

    The Adventures of Hashbrown Winters (Juvenile 4183501.1) by Frank Cole The Amaranth Enchantment (Juvenile 813 B4594111a) by Julie Berry The Chosen One (Juvenile 813 W6712cho 2009) by Carol Lynch William Everything Is Fine (Juvenile 813 St8242r ) by Ann Dee Ellis Forest Born (on order) by Shannon Hale Fablehaven: Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary (Juvenile 813 [...]

  • Stories from Around the World -For preschoolers and young children
    Posted September 14, 2009 by Juvenile Reference

    September 11-December 11, 2009 at Museum of Peoples and Cultures (700 N 100 E Provo) Visit the Museum of Peoples and Cultures every Friday at 11am for stories from around the world. Listen to folktales from other cultures and make a craft to take home or share with others. Admission is free. -For more information, contact [...]

  • Upcoming Events- Masculine Reading
    Posted by Juvenile Reference

    September 22, 2009. 58 N. State St., Orem at 7 p.m. Finding books and reading strategies for boys can be a challenge for teachers and parents. Join award-winning young adult author Ann Cannon as she discusses strategies and books to help young boys love reading. Part of the Utah Humanities Council’s Public Square programs, the [...]

  • Writing and Illustrating for Young Readers Workshop
    Posted March 13, 2009 by Juvenile Reference

    The 10th Annual Writing and Illustrating for Young Readers Workshop is scheduled June 8-12, 2009. During this intensive five-day workshop, workshop participants will be tutored in small-group sessions by published authors and artists. More information is available at http://ce.byu.edu/cw/writing.