Children’s book illustrator Jonathan Bean and writer David EzraStein will be awarded the 2008 Ezra Jack Keats Book Award for their outstanding work in children’s literature on May 15, 2008 in The New York Public Library’s Donnell Library.

Brooklyn-based author David Ezra Stein will receive the 2008 New Writer Award for Leaves (G.P. Putnam’s Sons), a charming tale that shows the changing seasons through the eyes of a bear.  The 2008 New Illustrator Award will be granted to Jonathan Bean, who illustrated The Apple Pie that Papa Baked (Simon & Schuster), by Lauren Thompson, which tells a whimsical story about apples, a pie, and the papa who baked it.

The Connecticut State Library has had sample library card applications translated into 15 languages and is sharing them with libraries everywhere.   

Consider using these applications to enhance your services to new immigrants and seasonal workers in your communities.

So much to See, So Much to Do @ Your Library is an easy promotion for you to use.   Check out the toolkit  and  Bill Harley’s song!




Where: Onondaga County Public Library

“What’s Happening at Your Library Shouldn’t Stay at Your Library”
On Friday, April 18, 9-4 pm, PLS presents a day long spring conference on increasing the visibility of your library. Keynote Speaker Libby Post will start off the day, followed by lunch and tabletalk discussions on interesting and innovative ways libraries have publicized activities to their communities.

PLS is subsidizing the conference so there is no charge for PLS members to attend. Registration materials will be sent soon, but if you are interested, contact Tim McDonough at tmcdonough@sals.edu.
To register, visit the PLS site.