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2011 Young Adult Book Awards
Michael L. Printz Award:
* Ship Breaker by Paolo Bacigalupi
Finalists:
* Nothing by Janne Teller
* Revolver by Marcus Sedgwick
* Please Ignore Vera Dietz by A. S. King
* Stolen by Lucy Christopher
William C. Morris Award:
* The Freak Observer by Blythe Woolston
Finalists:
* Hush by Eishes Chayil
* Guardian of the Dead by Karen Healey
* Hold Me Closer, Necromancer
by Lish McBride
* Crossing the Tracks by Barbara Stuber
Margaret A. Edwards Award:
* Terry Pratchett, author
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Book Review
 Mimus
written by Lilli Thal
reveiwed by Mark H.
If you like realistic, action oriented medieval pieces, you'd should really like this book. If you get a particularly sly smile on your face at the idea of jesters, then you should love this book.
Imagine if your father's greatest enemy, a neighboring king, enslaved you and made you the apprentice of a mean-spirited jester. The only thing keeping you alive is the malice-filled mirth the king takes out of your suffering. The jester, Mimus, is an amazing character. He really makes the book…not that he is necessarily heroic, or, rather, even a good person, but he is a great character.
This is definitely one of the better written teen books. The world is realistic, the characters go through believable emotional stress, the adventure is tense, and the prince is a character you can root for. A really good read for medieval-themed fans.
Non-Fiction Spotlight
Hey, Get a Job: A Teen Guide to Getting and Keeping a Job
by Jennie Withers
 Hey, Get a Job! covers information on getting and keeping a job for teens and other first time workers. It includes: labor laws for minors, creative ways to find jobs; completing an application, cover letter and resume correctly; preparing for the interview; previewing post hire procedures; knowing workplace expectations; understanding a good versus bad employer; managing hard earned money; and getting answers to frequently asked questions.
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