Top children's books for 2007

The American Library Association announced the top 2007 winners for children's literature. The Caldecott Medal went to Flotsam, illustrated by David Wiesner. The Newberry Medal award went to The Higher Power of Lucky, by Susan Patron. I found this information while reading my local library's blog.

When I was a teenager I worked in the children's room at the library. What I miss most about the job is reading all the children's books while at work. I had responsibilities at the job that didn't include reading but there was always time for sitting down with a book. I would shelve a book, stop, browse through its pages, shelve the next book, stop, read a little more, and continue this pattern until my cart was empty. It wasn't a hectic job and everyone on the staff had time for reading, so my actions weren't exactly rebellious.

I've been looking for a good children's book blog but haven't found one. I guess the search must continue.