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1. Persons interested in children's literature know about the Caldecott Award which is given annually for the best illustrated children's book. What type of literature is eligible for the Michael L. Printz Award? (Hint: Surprisingly, J.K. Rowling or Stephenie Meyer never received it)
2. Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, created some of the best known characters in children's literature. Before he turned to writing, what job did he hold with the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey that brought him national attention?
3. What author introduced children to such characters as "Miss Moppet" (1906), "Little Pig Robinson" (1930), and "Pigling Bland" (1913)? (Hint: Henry Morgan's character on "M*A*S*H" was NOT named after her)
4. Maurice Sendak's "Where The Wild Things Are" (1963) was the first book in a trilogy. What were the names of the other two books?
5. Eleanor Estes (1906-1988) was a children's librarian for the New Haven (CT) Public Library and the New York Public Library. She won a Newbery Honor twice for her books on a particular family. Can you name them?
6. Despite the fact that his picture on the back of his books could give children nightmares, Shel Silverstein has written some classic children's poetry, including "Where The Sidewalk Ends" (1974) and "A Light In The Attic" (1981). Not surprisingly, his adult themes in these books have caused them to be banned in school libraries in both the United States and the United Kingdom. Before turning full-time to kiddy lit, for what magazine was Silverstein a major contributing cartoonist and writer?
7. Speaking of 'banned books' in school and libraries, who is credited with saying "God made the Idiot for practice, then He made school boards."
8. Robert Samber's translation of Charles Perrault's "Histoires ou contes du temps passe" in 1729 introduced English-speaking children to what character? (Hint: Honk if you know the answer)
9. What late night talk show host is the author of a children's book entitled "If Roast Beef Could Fly"?
10. In the age of Nooks, Kindles, iPads, jetBooks, eSlicks, and Papyrus, the predictions of the death of the printed book are increasing. Which of these statements about Juvenile books (both Children's and Young Adult titles) is true?
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