Jody Thurston Northwest 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 four years. During open hours (4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Monday through Thursday), 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. For a calendar of local literacy events, click here.

The Jody Thurston Northwest Center for Children's Literature welcomes Eric A. Kimmel

Eric A. Kimmel March 9, 2010
Eric is the noted author of over fifty titles, many of which have won numerous state awards, appeared on school and library recommended lists, and won prestigious awards such as the Caldecott Honor Medal (Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins) and the Sydney Taylor Picture Book Award (The Chanukkah Guest and Gershon’s Monster). Please visit his website for more information on Eric.

Time and location to be confirmed.

International Reading Association Regional Convention is in Portland February 18 - 20, 2010.


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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 Director:
Prof. Jane Koivisto

To contact us by email: jkoivisto@cu-portland.edu or by telephone (503) 493-6219.