Text Messaging is the Dominant Form of Communication Among Teens [Report] Social media plays a big role, online networks are crucial to how the next generation interacts. But when it comes to connecting, text messaging is their preferred method, with 55% of teens saying they communicate via text message daily.
The Newbery Medal is a yearly award that honors an outstanding contribution to American childrenâs literature. It is named after John Newbery, who was a bookseller in the 1700s, in England. The medal was created quite a bit later, however, by Frederic G. Melcher, in 1921.
Society of Childrenâs Book Writers and Illustrators The international professional organization for writers and illustrators of childrenâs literature. Given with the Golden Kite Awards, the Sid Fleischman Humor Award is an award for authors whose work exemplifies the excellence of writing in the genre of humor. The SCBWI established the award to honor humorous work, so often overlooked in childrenâs literature by other award committees.