Small Fry
Growing up is a big deal, especially when youare still waiting to do the growing part! Itas the elation of hitting a home run, the joy of ice-cream trucks, and the delight of revenge on lunch-money bullies. But itas also the disappointment of being too small to ride that ride and the frustration of being picked last. Complemented by Mike Reedas energetic artwork, award-winning author and poet Jaime Adoff effortlessly channels the hijinks, hardships, and high hopes of the little guy in this fresh, funny, and uplifting poetry collection that reminds us all what itas like to be small.
2010 Ohio Letters About Literature Contest Results
The Ohio 2010 Letters About Literature judging is complete.
Winter & Holiday Stories for Children by Ohio Authors
Enjoy the winter holidays by sharing stories with your children. Find the following seasonal books by Ohio authors at your local library or bookstore.
Fleming, Denise. The First Day of Winter
An Interview with Dr. Carolyn S. Brodie
2009 Ohio Advocate of Literacy Award Winner
The 25th Annual Virginia Hamilton Conference
Dr. Carolyn S. Brodie, Director
An Interview with Judith Mansour-Thomas, Executive Director of The Lit: Cleveland's Literary Center
2009 Winner Ohio Advocate of Literary Arts Award
Ohio Advocates of Literacy and the Literary Arts Award Winners Announced
The LIT and the Virginia Hamilton Conference have been awarded the Ohio Center for the Book at Cleveland Public Library's Ohio Advocates of Literacy and the Literary Arts Awards.
An Interview with Brad Meltzer
The Ohio Center for the Book interviewed Brad Meltzer about his newest novel, The Book of Lies, influenced by the life of Cleveland Ohio native Jerry Siegel, the creator of Superman. Meltzer is a #1 bestselling author of The Tenth Justice, Dead Even, The First Counsel, The Millionaires, and The Zero Game. He will discuss and sign The Book of Lies on Wednesday, September 10th at 7 p.m.
Angela Johnson, Ohio's Featured Author at the National Book Festival
The Ohio Center for the Book is proud to feature Children’s Author Angela Johnson at the 2008 National Book Festival. One of the most prolific and celebrated American children’s authors, Angela Johnson has written over 40 books for youth of all ages.
The International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award
The Cleveland Public Library participates in The International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award by nominating up to three novels each year for the Award. Nominations are made by 115 libraries in capital and major cities in 38 countries throughout the world.
An affiliate of the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress
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