Here is another reading pick from the Logan Library Staff.


Book: Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
Recommended by: Debbie, Associate Librarian
This is a great classic tale of betrayal, revenge, and overcoming obstacles.  It's long, but worth it.


Want more reading suggestions? View previous staff picks.

The American Library Association announced their book award winners yesterday. The winners of the children's book awards are:


John Newbery Medal for the most outstanding contribution to children's literature.
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman.


Randolph Caldecott Medal for the most distinguished American picture book for children
The House in the Night by Susan Marie Swanson


Theodor Seuss Geisel Award for the most distinguished book for beginning readers:
Are You Ready to Play Outside? by Mo Willems.


Michael L. Printz Award for excellence in literature written for young adults:
Jellicoe Road by Melita Marchetta.


Robert F. Sibert Medal for most distinguished informational book for children:
We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball by Kadir Nelson.


Mildred L. Batchelder Award for the most outstanding children's book translated from a foreign language:
Moribito: Guardian of the Spirit by Nahoko Uehashi .


Coretta Scott King Book Award recognizing an African American author and illustrator of outstanding books for children and young adults:
Author Award: We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball by Kadir Nelson.
Illustrator Award: Blacker the Berry by Floyd Cooper .


Visit the ALA website for more information about the awards.

Tax season is here again. You can find most of the information and forms you need from the following sources.

• Federal Income Taxes: IRS website or call 1-800-829-1040.
• Utah Income Tax: Utah State Tax Commission website or call 1-800-662-4335.
• Tax Forms for Other States: Federation of Tax Administrators website

You can also find commonly used Utah & Federal Tax forms at the Logan Post Office (75 West 200 North).