From: Lynn Rutan <lynnrutan>
Date: Fri, 1 Aug 2008 07:34:04 -0400

How DOES Geraldine McCaughrean really say her name? What was Stephanie Hemphill?s ?confessional speech? delivered from her heart and where does Judith Clarke get her ideas? What did Amanda Jenkins most want librarians to hear and what made adult author Elizabeth Knox decide to write for teens?

If you were lucky enough to attend the 2008 Printz Celebration you know the answers (but you will want to hear them again.) If you didn?t get to attend you can now hear the speeches as they were presented live in Anaheim. Thanks to YALSA and Brilliance Audio, the free downloads of these amazing speeches are available at these locations:

: YALSA (Young Adult Library Services Association): www.ala.org/ala/yalsa/booklistsawards/printzaward/Printz.cfm and on the Brilliance website at: www.brillianceaudio.com/library/printz-awards-2008.asp

These short touch-your-heart speeches are like vitamins for the soul. Take one each day to remind yourself of the importance of our shared passion for YA literature!


Lynn Rutan Chair, Michael L. Printz 2008 Award Committee Holland, MI lynnrutan at charter.net
Received on Fri 01 Aug 2008 06:34:04 AM CDT