The American Library Association Youth Media Awards were announced earlier this week, and the following titles received awards:


John Newbery Medal for the most outstanding contribution to children's literature:
Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos


Randolph Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children:
A Ball for Daisy by Chris Raschka


Theodor Seuss Geisel Award for the most distinguished beginning reader book:
Tales for Very Picky Eaters by Josh Schneider


Robert F. Sibert Book Award for most distinguished informational book for children:
Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet


Michael L. Printz Award for excellence in literature written for young adults:
Where Things Come Back by John Corey Whaley


YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults for the best nonfiction book published for ages 12 to 18:
The Notorious Benedict Arnold: A True Story of Adventure, Heroism & Treachery by Steve Sheinkin


Read the ALA press release for a complete list of award and honor books.

It's tax season again. You can find most of the information you need to file your taxes online at the following websites:

• Federal Income Tax Information or call 1-800-829-1040 to ask questions.
• Federal Tax Forms
• Utah Income Tax Information or call 1-800-662-4335 to ask questions
• Utah Income Tax Forms
• Tax Forms for Other States

Also, if you are interested in potentially scheduling an appointment for free tax assistance through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, call 211 or visit Utah Tax Help.

Here is another reading pick from the Logan Library Staff.


Book: Dead End in Norvelt
by Jack Gantos


Recommended by: Lois, Associate Librarian
Do you need a good laugh?  Come with Jack Gantos to Norvelt, PA for a memorable summer in 1962 when he is grounded for accidentally firing a live bullet from his dad's Japanese sniper rifle (among other things).  The only time 12-year-old Jack is allowed to leave home is to help Mrs. Volker--an elderly neighbor and the town medical examiner--compose obituaries for the local paper. (Jack actually gets out a lot, since all the old ladies in town start dying mysteriously.)  If you appreciate the weird, the gross and the wacky--this book is for you!



Want more reading suggestions? View previous staff picks.

The Logan Library will be closed on Monday, January 16 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. day. We will resume normal hours on Tuesday, January 17.

Enjoy your holiday!