Tag Archives: Truman Award nominee

2013 Gateway & Truman Award Winners Announced

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Brandy

It turns out that our predictions for the 2013 Gateway and Truman award winners were pretty accurate. Jonathan Maberry is the recipient of this year’s Gateway Readers Award for his book “Rot and Ruin.” The main character, Benny, has never known a world without zombies, … Continue reading →

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2013 Gateway and Truman Award Predictions

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Brandy

The Gateway Readers Award honors a young adult book as selected by high school students, while the Truman Readers Award is chosen by junior high students. Even though these awards are administered by the Missouri Association of School Librarians (MASL), it is the responsibility of … Continue reading →

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Polly Shulman: Advice for Young Writers

Posted on November 19, 2012 by DBRLTeen

Today we conclude our interview series with Polly Shulman, author of the Truman Award-nominated book, “The Grimm Legacy.” To read the first chapter online, be sure to visit Polly’s website at www.pollyshulman.com. For more great reading recommendations, don’t forget to … Continue reading →

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Polly Shulman: Inspired by Fantasy

Posted on November 12, 2012 by DBRLTeen

Our two favorite twins, Hayden and Garett Ballard, are back this week interviewing Polly Shulman, author of the Truman Award-nominated title, “The Grimm Legacy.” Polly has written about edible jellyfish, Egyptian tombs, infinity, blind dates, books, brains, centenarians, circuses, and … Continue reading →

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DBRLTeen Author Exclusive: Polly Shulman

Posted on November 5, 2012 by DBRLTeen

For the month of November, we have invited Polly Shulman, author of “The Grimm Legacy,” to join us for a discussion of her Truman Award-nominated title. In this book, Elizabeth feels like she doesn’t fit in with her stepfamily or … Continue reading →

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Program Preview: What Folktale Is That From

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Brandy

What Folktale Is That From? Saturday, October 27 › 11 a.m.-Noon Callaway County Public Library Have you read the Mark Twain Award nominee “Half Upon a Time” by James Riley or the Truman Award nominee “The Grimm Legacy” by Polly … Continue reading →

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April Henry on Writing, Books, and Spock

Posted on October 18, 2012 by DBRLTeen

Today we wrap-up our three-part interview series with mystery writer April Henry. She is the author of the Truman Award-nominated title, “Girl, Stolen.” Many thanks to April for sharing her tremendous gifts as a writer as well as her wonderful … Continue reading →

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April Henry: Kung Fu Mystery Maven

Posted on October 17, 2012 by DBRLTeen

In celebration of Teen Read Week, we continue our interview series with YA author April Henry. Today, she talks with librarian Angela Scott about kung fu, corpses, and her next book, “The Girl Who Was Supposed to Die.” Best of … Continue reading →

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DBRLTeen Author Exclusive: April Henry

Posted on October 16, 2012 by DBRLTeen

In honor of Teen Read Week, the Daniel Boone Regional Library has invited mystery writer April Henry to join us as a guest blogger. She is an award-winning author who has written over a dozen mysteries and thrillers for teens … Continue reading →

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Winner Announced in Back-to-School Giveaway

Posted on September 28, 2012 by Brandy

Congratulations to Sonya Hu of Boone County! She is the lucky winner of DBRLTeen’s “Back-to-School Book Giveaway.” She will receive a free set of books from “The Maze Runner” trilogy by James Dashner which includes “The Maze Runner,” “The Scorch … Continue reading →

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