Author/illustrator John Bemelmans Marciano gave a lively presentation to kindergarteners and first graders in our library on April 1st (no kidding!). Mr. Marciano is the grandson of Ludwig Bemelmans, creator of the beloved Madeline series. He has worked to keep the Madeline books alive, up-to-date, and as exciting as ever. 
The Irma Simonton Black and James H. Black Award for Excellence in Children's Literature has been presented annually since 1973 by Bank Street College of Education. The Award is unusual in that children are the final judges of the winning book. This year, first and second grade students will be choosing one winner from a selection of four finalists:
