FYI,

The CLEL (Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy) Bell Award Committee is pleased to announce the winners for 2021!

https://www.clel.org/bell-awards-winners

The CLEL Bell Picture Book Awards are an annual recognition of five high-quality picture books that provide excellent support of early literacy development in young children, highlighting the Every Child Ready to Read activities (read, sing, talk, play, write) that prepare young children to be ready to learn to read when they reach kindergarten. The Selection Committee selects five winners annually from titles suggested by CLEL members and other early literacy advocates, including librarians, teachers, parents, and publishers.

Check out the 2021 CLEL Bell Shortlist to see the top picks:  https://www.clel.org/shortlists 

Here’s the official awards announcement:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR1UzMbo4GDMUIOH2a2EShAQm6dcGPUnDX2_713PAE0Qvx3gAhhSytkq8DU&v=kg2yEElayNo&feature=youtu.be

All the best,

Sharon Rawlins, MLS, she/her/hers

Youth Services Specialist for Lifelong Learning

NJ State Library

185 West State St.

P.O. Box 520

Trenton, NJ 08625-0520

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