Cynthia Kadohata Wins John Newbery for Kira Kira
Author Cynthia Kadohata wins the 2004 John Newbery Medal for Kira Kira. The article traces her path to writing children’s fiction, her Japanese American heritage, WWII family history, adoption of a Kazakhstani baby, and notes on her writing space and routines.
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Halle Berry: From Cleveland Roots to Oscar Best Actress
Halle Berry rose from Cleveland Ohio upbringing to film and television success. She served as Miss Ohio 1985 miss USA runner up 1986 and later won an Oscar for Best Actress becoming the first African American to do so. She voiced Cappy in the animated Robots and starred in Catwoman while building a long acting career.
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Haile Berry
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Halle
Illustrator Kevin Henkes Wins Caldecott Medal
Kevin Henkes wins the Caldecott Medal for Kitten's First Full Moon. He has prior honors for Olive's Ocean and Owen and discusses his artistic path, family support, influences from stamps and art, his wife's collaboration, and his writing advice.
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New York
Laura Dronzek
Madison, Wis
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