November is
Native American Heritage Month
Our close proximity to seven federally recognized tribes in Virginia: the Pamunkey Indian Tribe, Chickahominy, Eastern Chickahominy, Upper Mattaponi, Rappahannock, Nansemond, and Monacan, affords New Kent a unique connection to indigenous tribes. In November, NKMS staff will honor the many generations of original Americans through literature, art, music, and historical lessons. Click on each of the seven federally recognized tribes in Virginia to learn more about them.
The NKMS library contains some excellent books written by and about Indigenous People. A few are listed below. Stop by the online catalog to get your copy.
Speaking of libraries....and reading....and Native American Heritage...
Do you know Joy Harjo?
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Each year the Librarian of Congress appoints a "poet laureate" who represents the United States. The person is selected based on their skill as a poet and serves to inspire national appreciation for literature and poetry. Joy Harjo is the first Native American to hold the position, of US Poet Laureate and only the 7th woman. |
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Hi there! I'm Mrs. Mordica, the friendly NKMS librarian. If you have a question, suggestion, or just want to say "hey," email me :)
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The NKMS library engages with the New Kent community, training confident researchers, critical thinkers, enthusiastic readers, and ethical participants in the contemporary information landscape; we provide quality resources for both academic and personal endeavors and by collaborating with faculty members to enhance instruction.
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Literary Awards and Booklists
If you are interested in reading books selected by experts in the fields of children’s and young adult literature for their high literary quality, you might want to look at the archives for major national literary awards.
If you are interested in reading books selected by experts in the fields of children’s and young adult literature for their high literary quality, you might want to look at the archives for major national literary awards.
- The Newbery Medal has, since 1922, been given annually to “the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.” Generally, two to four Honor books are also named.
- The Printz Award is a newer award that is essentially the Newbery for YA literature. It is given annually to “the best book for teens, based entirely on its literary merit.” Honor books are also named.
- The Morris Award honors and celebrates debut authors in YA literature. Up to five finalists are named annually, with one winner announced in January. The award goes to the book that “illuminate[s] the teen experience and enrich[es] the lives of its readers through its excellence.”
- The Boston Globe-Horn Book Award is given to books in three categories for “high quality and creative excellence.” Up to two Honor books in each category can be named as well. The winners go on to headline a day-long symposium for editors, writers, and scholars of children’s and young adult literature.
- The National Book Award for Young People’s Literature is selected by a committee of five, comprising authors, librarians, critics, and booksellers. A ten-book longlist is selected, and a five-book shortlist and single winner are announced later.
- The Alex Award is given yearly by the Young Adult Library Services Association. It selects ten books written and published for adults that are of particular interest or appeal to teens.
