Beehive Book Awards 2011

Every year, the Children's Literature Association of Utah nominates children's books for the Beehive Book Awards. According to their website, the CLAU's purposes are: to encourage the reading, study and writing of children's literature; to provide a forum for all points of view and levels of experience in children's books; and to gather and share information about children's literature.

The winners of the book award are chosen by the kids of Utah, who vote on their favorite books via their school or local library.

Every year since I've been teaching, I've read a few books off the list. This year, my goal is to read them all before the winners are announced, some time in April 2011. You'll be able to see my progress on the page linked at the top.

I've been inspired by some book blogs I've started following, and enjoy reading their reviews and learning about new books. I also admire their dedication to reading, and the enjoyment they get both from reading and blogging about it.

Join me in reading them all, or just a few!