2012 Best: NYC and LA Libraries, Science Books, Comics
December 04, 2012
Every day a new "best of the year" lineup appears, and our wish list grows. Recent addtions to The Best Children's Books of 2012: A List of Lists and Awards include the following:
New York Public Library: 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing
Los Angeles Public Library: Children's books and teen books
New York Times Book Review: Notable Children's Books of 2012
Booklist: Top ten science & health books for youth
Good Comics for Kids' gift guide. New and older titles on this list.
Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books: Gift guide. (2010-2012 titles on list.)
Geek Mom: Gift guide of books for adults and children
The Guardian (UK)
Tablet Magazine: Best Jewish-themed books for children
YALSA [Young Adult Library Services Association] Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults: Finalists
The Goodreads Choice Awards were announced.
Another timely arrival is Hanukkah Read Up!, a PDF file listing the best Hanukkah books, from the Association of Jewish Libraries.
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