and this year's nominees for the National Book Award are....

I'm a few days late at posting this, but this year's nominees for the National Book Award in the Young People's Literature category are:

Charles and Emma: The Darwins’ Leap of Faith by Deborah Heiligman
Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice by Phillip Hoose
Stitches by David Small
Lips Touch: Three Times by Laini Taylor
Jumped by Rita Williams-Garcia

You can currently find all of them at the Homewood Library, except for Lips Touch, which should arrive shortly. Also, check back for reviews of all 5 titles!

The National Book awards will be announced at the 60th National Book Awards Benefit Dinner and Ceremony on November 18.