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December 14, 2015 by Betsy Bird
Each year New York Public Library produces what I seriously consider to be the most beautiful Best Books list of them all. Encompassing 100 books in total, it breaks all children’s books written in different categories to the following: Picture Books, Early Chapter Books, Middle Grade Fiction, Poetry, Folk and Fairytales, Graphic Novels, and Nonfiction. […]
December 17, 2014 by Betsy Bird
You know, folks, there are lists and then there are LISTS. And I’m not saying one is any better than another. Of course not. But when we look at lists of children’s books there’s only one that truly has my heart. Coming in at 103 years old this year, NYPL’s 100 Titles for Reading and […]
December 6, 2013 by Betsy Bird
Happiness is a new list. For 102 years, NYPL has consistently been producing the same list highlighting some of the best books for kids in a given year. Now we’re pleased to announce our 2013 list and all the myriad titles it holds. Admit it. This is one of the most gorgeous covers on a […]
December 7, 2012 by Betsy Bird
The best books lists are abundant and here! So very exciting, yes? I do love this time of year, and so it makes sense to begin with the cream of the crop. I refer, of course, to NYPL’s 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing 2012. Split into seven different categories (Picture Books, Folk and Fairy […]
January 6, 2012 by Betsy Bird
It took a little longer than usual but New York Public Library’s 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing 2011 list (now in our 100th year) is up and running! It hasn’t been put on the website yet and the print copies are at the printers. Therefore, the best (and, at this point, only) way to […]
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