Hey everyone, it's Sarah! Typically, we don't review picture books outside of Mock Caldecott, because YA is truly our passion. While I was going through books that are receiving Caldecott buzz, I couldn't stop thinking about these books and wanted to discuss them. In library school, we were required to come up with activities related … Continue reading Socially Conscious Picture Books: Honeybee & We Are Water Protectors
Hiya everyone, it's Sarah! Here is this month's selection for Mock Newbery 2020. It is a book that I feel should be considered for the Newbery Award. In case you’re not familiar with the award it is an award given out annually by the American Library Association for the most distinguished contribution for children’s literature. … Continue reading Mock Mondays: Newbery Award
Hey everyone, it's Sarah! Here is this month's suggestion for Caldecott. This book was fascinating in more ways than one. If you are unfamiliar with the award it is given by the American Library Association to the illustrator that gave the most distinguished contribution to children’s literature. Title: The Fabled Life of Aesop Author: Ian … Continue reading Mock Mondays: Caldecott Award
Hey everyone, it's Sarah! Here is my choice for this month's Mock Monday! If you are unfamiliar with the award it is given by the American Library Association to the illustrator that gave the most distinguished contribution to children’s literature. Title: Nesting Author and Illustrator: Henry Cole Summary: Robins bring in the first signs of … Continue reading Mock Mondays: Caldecott
Hey everyone, it's Sarah! Here is this month's selection for Mock Caldecott. If you are unfamiliar with the award it is given by the American Library Association to the illustrator that gave the most distinguished contribution to children’s literature. Title: A Way with Wild Things Author: Larissa Theule Illustrator: Sara Palacios Book Summary: Poppy comes … Continue reading Mock Mondays: Caldecott
Hi All! It’s Becky. I’m back for another Mock Mondays! This week I will be sharing with you a picture book that I think should be considered for the Caldecott Award. If you are unfamiliar with the award it is given by the American Library Association to the illustrator that gave the most distinguished contribution … Continue reading Mock Mondays: Caldecott
Hey everyone, it's Sarah! Here is our Mock Monday post a few days late. While I am still coming down from the announcements for 2020, I am on the hunt for Caldecott 2021. IThis week I will be sharing with you a picture book that I think should be considered for the Caldecott Award. If … Continue reading Mock Mondays: Caldecott
Hiya everyone, it's Sarah. I am anxiously awaiting the announcement of the ALA Youth Media Awards. I am feverishly trying to figure out how to make all of the tvs in my library building show the live broadcast of the announcement. I have invested in a helmet with antennae. Before hearing the actual winners, I … Continue reading Mock Mondays: What Should Win!
Hey everyone, it's Sarah! It's not Monday, but here is a special edition of 2020 Caldecotts. I got into a frenzy of writing mock Caldecotts, so I wanted to make sure you didn't miss these before the awards are announced later this month. If you are unfamiliar with the award it is given by the … Continue reading Mock Mondays: Caldecott Special Edition
Hey everyone, it's Sarah! Here are my selections for this month. If you are unfamiliar with the award it is given by the American Library Association to the illustrator that gave the most distinguished contribution to children’s literature. Title: The Roots of Rap: 16 Bars on the 4 Pillars of Hip-Hop Author: Carole Boston Weatherford … Continue reading Mock Mondays: Caldecott
