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24th BYU Symposium on Books for Young Readers

Juvenile Reference — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:00:50 +0000

Another event of note for our local readers:

24^th 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 share their unique perspective on children’s literature followed by a short question–and–answer session. In addition, two autograph sessions and four informal discussion groups with individual authors will be available.

Featuring nationally acclaimed authors and illustrators:

Robert Burleigh
Mary Downing Hahn
Susan Meddaugh
Gennady Spirin
Rebecca Stead
David Wiesner

Sponsored by Brigham Young University’s Department of Teacher Education, Harold B. Lee Library, Division of Continuing Education, the BYU Bookstore, and the Provo City Library.

Space is limited, so register early!

The First Annual Teen Book Fest @ Provo City Library

Juvenile Reference — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 00:50:57 +0000

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 teens. With a cadre of national and local authors in attendance, the Fest includes author signings and panels, games and giveaways, a book character costume contest, live music, a collaborative wall graphic novel, and more!

Free tickets to Mr. Westerfeld’s noon keynote will be available Friday, October 15, 2010 at the Adult Services Reference desk on the first floor.

Go to http://www.provolibrary.com/teen-book-fest for more information including a schedule of the events!

Nan Osmond Grass Lecture

Juvenile Reference — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:00:17 +0000

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 work at the weekly English Department Reading Series on Friday, October 1, at noon in the HBLL auditorium. Schmidt will sign books immediately after his reading and also at the BYU Bookstore from 3:00 to 4:00pm Friday.

To find one of Schmidt’s books at the HBLL, do a search on the library website or come visit us on the fourth floor! Books by Gary D. Schmidt are located under call number 813Sc53.

23rd BYU Symposium on Books for Young Readers

Juvenile Reference — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 14:00:17 +0000

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 addition, two autograph sessions and four informal discussion groups with individual authors will be available. Featuring nationally acclaimed authors and illustrators:

Laurie Halse Anderson
Patricia MacLachlan
Brandon Mull
Kadir Nelson
Elizabeth Partridge
David Shannon

This event is sponsored by Brigham Young University’s Department of Teacher Education, Harold B. Lee Library, Division of Continuing Education, the BYU Bookstore, and the Provo City Library. Space is limited, so register early at http://ce.byu.edu/cw/bfyr/!

BYU Margetts Theatre: A Thousand Cranes

Juvenile Reference — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 02:35:43 +0000

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 she learns of the legend of 1,000 paper cranes and begins folding. She hopes that in completing 1,000 cranes, the gods will grant her one wish. It will play nightly Feb. 2-13 at 7 p.m. in the Nelke Theatre. Two matinees will take place Saturday, Feb. 6 and 13, at 2 and 4 p.m. There will be no performances Sundays or Mondays. Tickets can be purchased at the Fine Arts Ticket Office, (801) 422-4322 or at arts.byu.edu.

Provo City Library Family Literacy Symposium

Juvenile Reference — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:29:58 +0000

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 the Provo Library (550 North University Avenue, Provo, Utah). For more information visit the Provo City Library website or call them at (801) 852-6650.

Featured New Releases of Local and LDS Authors & Illustrators:

Juvenile Reference — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 14:00:18 +0000

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 M91111fabc) by Brandon Mull

Louisa: The Life of Louisa May Alcott (Juvenile 4233462.1) illustrated by Bethanne Andersen, Professor of Visual Arts at BYU

Once There Was a Bull-Frog (Juvenile 813 W178o) by Rick Walton

Petronella Saves Nearly Everyone: The Entomological Tales of Augustus T. Percival (Juvenile 813 C1779422 bk.1) by Dene Low.

The Princess and the Bear (Juvenile 813 H247pb) by Mette Ivie Harrison

Taken By Storm (Juvenile 813 M8341111t) by Angela Morrison

Warbreaker (PZ 4 .S2473 W37 2009) by Brandon Sanderson

Wings (Juvenile 813 P6351111 bk.1) by Aprilynne Pike

Once Was Lost (Juvenile 813 Z19711on by Sara Zarr

Sara Zarr will present her newest teen novel, Once Was Lost, on Thursday, October 1, from 7-8 pm at

The King’s English
1511 S 1500 E
Salt Lake City, Utah 84105

Find information on more local author presentations at kingsenglish.com

Stories from Around the World -For preschoolers and young children

Juvenile Reference — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:56:03 +0000

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 the Museum of Peoples and Cultures at (801) 422-0020 or mpc@byu.edu.

Upcoming Events- Masculine Reading

Juvenile Reference — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:50:16 +0000

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 event is to be held at the Orem Public Library in the Storytelling Wing.

Writing and Illustrating for Young Readers Workshop

Juvenile Reference — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:13:38 +0000

The 10^th 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.