From: Lindsay <linds_na>
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 1999 09:35:14 -0800 (PST)

On Wed, 3 Feb 1999 WMMayes at aol.com wrote:


But it is just as surprising as both of these awards were. And just as some of us became endeared to these past winners as we took a second look at them, responses on this list are showing the same kind of reception for Snowflake Bentley. However, as Walter has expressed his continued incomprehension of the awards for Black and White and Hey, Al!, I won't be surprised to find Snowflake Bentley on some people's historical "Huh?" list.


This is, indeed, an unexpected plus. It is not, of course, one of the considerations of the award. I love having books like Snowflake Bentley, Officer Buckle, Rapunzel, and Smoky Night all on the shelf together because it attests to the diverse art in and uses of children's book. I think the "surprising" and controversial winners, and the variance in style from year to year will, over time, strengthen the award.

Nina



Nina Lindsay, Children's Librarian Melrose Branch, Oakland Public Library 4805 Foothill Boulevard Oakland, CA 94601
(510)535V23 linds_na at oak2.ci.oakland.ca.us
Received on Thu 04 Feb 1999 11:35:14 AM CST