Jody Thurston Northwest Center for Children’s Literature (NWCCL)
The NWCCL houses non-circulating preview copies of all children’s and young adult literature published in the past four years. During open hours 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.
Fall hours for Spring 2012 are as follows:Mondays 10:30-2, Tuesdays 6-8, Wednesday 10:30-2 and 3 to 6p.m.
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.
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Oregon Reading Association
Sponsors an Event for Students and New Teachers at Concordia
April 14, 2012
Featuring Regie Routman
Renowned Literacy Educator and Author
Register at www.oregonread.org
Thursday, November 3rd, 2011
Phillip Margolin and his daughter, Ami Margolin Rome presented and signed their new book, Vanishing Acts.
Book Description:
From tracking down her best friend, who’s nowhere to be found, to secretly helping her attorney father solve a missing-person case, Madison Kincaid is a busy seventh-grade sleuth. Teaming up with new classmate Jake, she hits the sidewalks of Portland, Oregon, determined to find out what’s behind two mysterious vanishing acts.
In his first book for young readers, New York Times bestselling author Phillip Margolin and his daughter, Ami Margolin Rome, deliver a fast-paced, compelling mystery that’s perfect for reluctant readers and sure to appeal to fans of Masterpiece, The Calder Game, and Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer.
Book Donation 2011
On April 6th, 2011, three very deserving educators assembled in the Jody Thurston Northwest Center for Children’s Literature to receive over 600 books donated to them by the Center. They qualified for this exciting event after writing compelling letters demonstrating the needs of their schools/organizations. Below is a picture of (from left to right): Sarah Goldhammer (Impact Northwest), Victoria Green (Cesar Chavez K-8 School), and Emily Moore (Reynolds High School), surrounded by the books they were about to receive.
Congratulations to these recipients who proved the new books will truly make a difference for the students they serve!
We invite you to become a FRIEND of the NW Center for Children's Literature.
- Receive early notification for events, activities and opportunities!
- Join with others who share a passion for children's and young adult literature as a volunteer for activities and events.
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.
