Congratulations to a Nebraska Author!
I recently learned that James Solheim’s book
Born Yesterday: The Diary of a Young Journalist, won the Vermont children’s choice award, titled the Red Clover, comparable to Nebraska’s Golden Sower Award. There were ten titles for the children to consider in the picture book category, and his took the top prize. Visit the Vermont Department of Libraries web site,
here to learn more about the award. Congratulations to Mr. Solheim!
So of course I will talk about
Born Yesterday. I first read it in 2010 and completely enjoyed it. As soon as she is born, a baby is ready to write in a diary about her first year of life. Her enthusiasm about things in the world, her not-quite-knowing what something is for, and her determination to be a writer will be enjoyed by young readers. It is a good introduction to journaling as well as clever and fun.
(The Nebraska Library Commission receives free copies of children’s and young adult books for review from a number of publishers. After review, the books are distributed free, via the Regional Library Systems, to Nebraska school and public libraries.)
