Pat Cummings

NEW YORK, Feb. 11, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ The Ezra Jack Keats Foundation in partnership with the de Grummond Children's Literature Collection at The University of Southern Mississippi announced today the winners of the 29th annual Ezra Jack Keats Book Award. Each year, a new writer and new illustrator are celebrated. The 2015 awards ceremony will be held on April 9th during the Fay B. Kaigler Children's Book Festival at The University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg. The winners receive a gold medallion as well as an honorarium of $1,000.

The Ezra Jack Keats Foundation in partnership with the de Grummond Children's Literature Collection at The University of Southern Mississippi announced today the winners of the 28th annual Ezra Jack Keats Book Award. Each year, a new writer and new illustrator are celebrated. The 2014 awards ceremony will be held on April 10th during the Fay B. Kaigler Children's Book Festival, at The University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg. The winners receive a gold medallion as well as an honorarium of $1,000. Kathi Appelt, award-winning author of numerous children's and young adult's books, will be guest presenter.

Usher in 2011 with some of the most exciting programs ever offered in Brooklyn. As always, all events are free and open to the public; because times are subject to change, we recommend calling ahead or checking the website when planning your next visit.

Usher in 2011 with some of the most exciting programs ever offered in Brooklyn. As always, all events are free and open to the public; because times are subject to change, we recommend calling ahead or checking the website when planning your next visit.

As 2010 comes to a close, Brooklyn Public Library would like you to end the year on a good note.

As 2010 comes to a close, Brooklyn Public Library would like you to end the year on a good note.

The holiday season is approaching and Brooklyn Public Library is ushering in these joyous times with a host of programs, events and activities. Enjoy events for all ages from book discussions to financial workshops.

Fall is in the air. As we bid summer adieu, Brooklyn Public Library is ushering in cooler temps with tons of programs, events and activities. Enjoy events for all ages from book discussions to bookmaking programs.

This September, programs, classes and events abound at Brooklyn Public Library (BPL.) Enjoy events for all ages from book discussions to bookmaking programs. As always, all events are free and open to the public; because times are subject to change, we recommend calling ahead or checking the website when planning your next visit.