Category Archives: Obituary

James Cross Giblin Dies, Meg Rosoff Named Astrid Lindgren Laureate

Posted on April 15, 2016 by pennypeck

Nonfiction Author James Cross Giblin Dies: James Cross Giblin, author of several notable children’s nonfiction books, died at age 82 on April 10, 2016 after a long illness. Giblin was also an editor and publisher, including Clarion books and Houghton … Continue reading →

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ACL Institute “Race Matters” Registration, Peggy Fortnum dies

Posted on April 8, 2016 by pennypeck

“Race Matters: Practical Ways Libraries Can Celebrate All Youth:”  Registration is now open for ACL Institute 2016!  Please join us. The Association of Children’s Librarians of Northern California (ACL) Proudly Presents Race Matters: Practical Ways Libraries Can Celebrate All Youth. Friday, June 3, … Continue reading →

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Louise Rennison Dies, Alan Bern’s New “Greater Distance” book of poetry

Posted on March 4, 2016 by pennypeck

Author Louise Rennison Dies: Louise Rennison, author of the young adult series that began with Angus, Thongs, and Full Frontal Snogging has died. The British author was 63 years old, and had a background in performing and writing comedy before … Continue reading →

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Harper Lee, Francisco Alarcon Die; New BayNews Posted

Posted on February 19, 2016 by pennypeck

Harper Lee Dies at Age 89: Pulitzer Prize-winning author Harper Lee, creator of To Kill a Mockingbird, died at her home in Alabama at age 89. For more information, see: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/02/20/arts/harper-lee-dies.html?_r=0 .  Children’s Poet Francisco Alarcon Dies: Children’s author and … Continue reading →

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Booklist’s Best, Author Peter Dickinson Dies, Reissues and New Editions

Posted on December 18, 2015 by pennypeck

Booklist’s Best Books for Youth: Booklist magazine has named its best books for young people for 2015:  www.booklistonline.com/Booklist-Editors-Choice-Books-for-Youth-2015/pid=7944842 Author Peter Dickinson Dies: British author Peter Dickinson has died at age 88. Known for his many novels and mysteries for adult … Continue reading →

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Vera Williams Dies, Wordcraft Circle Awards Announced

Posted on October 23, 2015 by pennypeck

Author/Ilustrator Vera B. Williams Dies at age 88: Vera B. Williams, author and illustrator of at least 17 children’s books, died on October 16, 2015 at age 88. She was also a peace activist, spending a month in a federal … Continue reading →

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Ann McGovern Dies, Books for Children on Alcoholism

Posted on August 14, 2015 by pennypeck

Author Ann McGovern Dies: Picture book author/illustrator Ann McGovern has died at age 85 at her home in New York City. Her many books included folklore adaptations (such as Stone Soup), nonfiction, and picture books. For more information, see: http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-authors/article/67761-obituary-ann-mcgovern.html?utm_source=Publishers+Weekly&utm_campaign=c1d8bf67c5-UA-15906914-1&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_0bb2959cbb-c1d8bf67c5-304449365 … Continue reading →

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Author Judith St. George Dies, Mo Willems Sketchbooks

Posted on June 25, 2015 by pennypeck

Author Judith St. George Dies: Author Judith St. George has died at age 84 at her home in Bloomfield, CT. Her many books included So You Want to Be President?, which earned illustrator David Small the Caldecott Medal. She specialized … Continue reading →

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Caldecott Medalist Marcia Brown Dies at Age 96

Posted on May 7, 2015 by pennypeck

Caldecott Medalist Marcia Brown Dies at Age 96: Marcia Brown died at home in Laguna Hills, California at age 96 on April 28, 2015.. Her longtime companion an editor Janet Loranger announced Brown’s passing. Brown received three Caldecott Medals, six … Continue reading →

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ALSC Preconference, Ellen Conford Dies, Waterstones Prize, Webinar on YA Books

Posted on April 3, 2015 by pennypeck

ALSC PRECONFERENCE IN SAN FRANCISCO:  The Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA) and the ALSC Awards Preconference Pilot Program Task Force announced the theme and speakers for the 2015 ALSC preconference … Continue reading →

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