Despite the prevalence of electronic data, reading is still a valuable and popular way to learn. Many people feel that they can actually absorb the material better by reading from a page, rather than a screen. Taking the time to read a works by award winning authors is still a great tradition that many people are only too happy to continue.
Buying a book for a child is a wonderful idea. Reading is a skill that should be encouraged from a young age. In fact even a very young child will enjoy having a story read to them. When shopping for good books parents should look out for Caldecott Medal winners. These are stories that have been voted winners by a very experienced committee. No only are they masterfully written but the illustrations are also outstanding. This combination of words and pictures produces an irresistible combination that will have any child enthralled.
Children's literature also awards prestigious awards the main one being the Caldecott Medal. Books that win the medal often become best sellers and can be found on the shelves on many local libraries and schools. One of these is the 1988 winner Owl Moon written by Jane Yolen. This beautifully illustrated book has been loved by many thousands of children and also their parents. Its simple yet charming storyline tells of a parent and child setting out on a cold winter night to listen for owls. Its theme is timeless, and speaks of rites of passage for the youngster and precious memories being made.
The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg was the Medal winner in 1986. This beautiful story became an instant holiday classic that has delighted children for well over a decade. It proved so popular that an equally beautiful film version was made recently. This has also added to the appeal of the book and many thousands of children have fond memories of this book as their favorite bedtime story.
John Steinbeck is revered as one of the greatest of American authors. He wrote about social issues that still ring true with readers today. His works include The Red Pony and The Grapes of Wrath. Much of Steinbeck's work focuses on family dynamics and struggles. Many of his main characters are faced with devastating circumstances that are beyond their control. They work hard to keep things as they want them, but life and fate conspire to overwhelm them.
One of the greatest American writers of the past century is John Steinbeck. This prolific writer produced many notable works that are still in demand today. Although the stories may seem dated their message is timeless. The struggles of simple human beings to survive in adverse circumstances rings true today. In 1940 The Grapes of Wrath won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction and Steinbeck some much needed publicity.
One of the most loved books of all time is To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. This 1961 winner tells the story of racial injustice and tensions in the south, but also of difficult family situations. There are so many threads running through the book that it is difficult to really say which is the main theme.
Lee wrote the book at a time when tensions were already running high and it helped to rally behind the cause. It is the perfect example of how award winning authors have helped to influence history. No one should ever underestimate the power of literature.
Buying a book for a child is a wonderful idea. Reading is a skill that should be encouraged from a young age. In fact even a very young child will enjoy having a story read to them. When shopping for good books parents should look out for Caldecott Medal winners. These are stories that have been voted winners by a very experienced committee. No only are they masterfully written but the illustrations are also outstanding. This combination of words and pictures produces an irresistible combination that will have any child enthralled.
Children's literature also awards prestigious awards the main one being the Caldecott Medal. Books that win the medal often become best sellers and can be found on the shelves on many local libraries and schools. One of these is the 1988 winner Owl Moon written by Jane Yolen. This beautifully illustrated book has been loved by many thousands of children and also their parents. Its simple yet charming storyline tells of a parent and child setting out on a cold winter night to listen for owls. Its theme is timeless, and speaks of rites of passage for the youngster and precious memories being made.
The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg was the Medal winner in 1986. This beautiful story became an instant holiday classic that has delighted children for well over a decade. It proved so popular that an equally beautiful film version was made recently. This has also added to the appeal of the book and many thousands of children have fond memories of this book as their favorite bedtime story.
John Steinbeck is revered as one of the greatest of American authors. He wrote about social issues that still ring true with readers today. His works include The Red Pony and The Grapes of Wrath. Much of Steinbeck's work focuses on family dynamics and struggles. Many of his main characters are faced with devastating circumstances that are beyond their control. They work hard to keep things as they want them, but life and fate conspire to overwhelm them.
One of the greatest American writers of the past century is John Steinbeck. This prolific writer produced many notable works that are still in demand today. Although the stories may seem dated their message is timeless. The struggles of simple human beings to survive in adverse circumstances rings true today. In 1940 The Grapes of Wrath won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction and Steinbeck some much needed publicity.
One of the most loved books of all time is To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. This 1961 winner tells the story of racial injustice and tensions in the south, but also of difficult family situations. There are so many threads running through the book that it is difficult to really say which is the main theme.
Lee wrote the book at a time when tensions were already running high and it helped to rally behind the cause. It is the perfect example of how award winning authors have helped to influence history. No one should ever underestimate the power of literature.
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