NW Center for Children’s Literature

Dive into a book.

The NWCCL houses non-circulating preview copies of all children’s and young adult literature published in the past three years. During open hours, or by appointment, the collection is available for preview and study to anyone—including parents, students, teachers, media specialists, librarians and others interested in providing quality literature to children and young adults. The Center is a joint initiative of the Concordia College of Education and the University Libraries. It is funded by the University and by special donors who believe in the importance of quality literature in the lives of children.

Young Readers Choice Award

Sponsored by the Pacific Northwest Library Association, the oldest children’s choice award in the US and Canada. Pacific NW students in grades 4 through 12 eligible to vote for favorites. Voting between March 15 and April 1. Contact a school librarian or see www.pnla.org/yrca.

Dragon Rider by Cornelia Funke was the 2007 winner in the Junior Division.


Beverly Cleary Children’s Choice Award

Established by the Oregon Association of School Libraries in 2002, the contest targets second and third grade readers and is open to any elementary-aged student. To vote, students must read (or have read to them) at least two of the nominated titles. Students can contact their school librarian about voting or see www.oema.net/cleary/vote/htm.

Nominees for 2008 (voting between March 15 and April 1):

  • Colfer—Eoin Colfer’s Legend of Captain Crow’s Teeth
  • Haas—Jigsaw Pony
  • Jacobson—Andy Shane and the Very Bossy Delores Starbuckle
  • Kerrin—Martin Bridge, Ready for Take Off!
  • Napoli—Sly the Sleuth and the Pet Mysteries
  • Rodowsky—The Next-Door Dogs

For more information: www.oema.net/cleary

We invite you to become a FRIEND of the NW Center for Children's Literature.

  • Receive early notification for events, activities and opportunities!
  • Join with others who share a passion for children's and young adult literature as a volunteer for activities and events.

Fill out the the form online or download the form and mail it to us.We look forward to your participation. Download PDF version of the form.

NWCCL Co-Directors:
Prof. Kathy Dunbar and Kaye J. Exo

To contact us by email: friends@nwccl.org or by telephone (503) 493-6318.