Thursday, April 9, 2009

2009 Book of the Year for Children Award

Canadian Library Association CLA: News (04/08/2009)

"(Ottawa, April 8, 2009) - From an astounding collection of children’s literature produced by Canadian authors and publishers in 2008, the Canadian Library Association / Association canadienne des bibliothèques (CLA/ACB) has selected its 2009 Book of the Year for Children Award.

This year’s winner is The Shepherd’s Granddaughter by Anne Laurel Carter, published by Groundwood Books. The award is generously sponsored by Library Services Centre."