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Author of the Month

Polly Horvath

I grew up in Kalamazoo, Michigan. My father, John Horvath, was a C.I.A. agent until he was in his forties and married my mother, Betty Ferguson. After that he became a high school biology teacher. My mother wrote picture books, so I remember the excitement around the house about the New York Times special children’s book sections, Horn Book reviews,...


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Reviews and Awards

Congratulations to our 2012 ALA Award Winners!

Random House Children’s Books is thrilled to announce this year’s winners, which were announced this morning at the American Library Association’s Midwinter Convention in Dallas Click below to learn more …

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A Word from Pat Scales

Pat Scales

A monthly column from retired school librarian, children’s literature expert, and First Amendment advocate Pat Scales.

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