From: Gardow, Pamela <pgardow_at_ecasd.k12.wi.us>
Date: Tue, 21 Aug 2012 11:03:46 -0500

Isn't it wonderful that the Teens Top Ten Award exists as well, so there ar e also resources and lists that emphasize teen appeal and popularity? I ab solutely agree that we need both types of awards. Lynn is right about want ing different books at different stages in a reader's life. Pam


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From: Lynn Rutan
 Sent: Monday, August 20, 2012 8:43 PM To: ccbc Subject: Re:
 Printz Award discussion

I'd like to address this statement made by a previous poster:

"The other reason I see a decline is with the type of books that are often chosen for the awards. Often times, the books chosen have great appeal to adults but not that much of an appeal to the students. Many of the recently chosen books just sit on the shelf while other titles such as Hunger Games and City of Bones continue to circulate strongly. Why? In my opinion, i t is because teens like to read books that their friends are reading. And after a long day of intensive school assignments, assigned classical readin g, and other extra-curricular activities - students want a book that is sim ply fun to read."

The Printz committee is charged to select the best YA book - best being de fined solely in terms of literary merit. Further, while appeal is hoped f or, popularity is not a criterion. It is wonderful when flat-out teen app eal and literary quality unite in one book but popularity is not a charge t o the committee.


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