Hey everyone, I got sidetracked yesterday, so here are this month's Caldecott picks. Title: Shy Willow Author: Cat Min Summary: Young bunny, Willow, lives in an abandoned mailbox. When a young boy posts a letter to the moon in her mailbox, Willow is determined to deliver the letter and help the boy grant his mother's … Continue reading Mock Monday but on a Tuesday: Caldecott
Hi Everyone! Its Becky. Welcome to Mock Monday: Printz Award. For anyone not familiar with the Printz Award it is an award given by the American Library Association for the best example of teen literature from the previous year. You can find more information here. Here is my selection: Title: Firekeeper's DaughterAuthor: Angeline BoulleySummary: Daunis Fontaine … Continue reading Mock Mondays: Printz Award
Happy Monday Everyone! It’s Becky and I am here to share with you my first pick of 2021 of 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 … Continue reading Mock Mondays: Newbery Award
Hi All! It’s Becky. I’m back for another Mock Monday! 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 Award
Hi Everyone! Its Becky. Welcome to Mock Monday: Printz Award. For anyone not familiar with the Printz Award it is an award given by the American Library Association for the best example of teen literature from the previous year. You can find more information here. Here is my selection: Title: Concrete RoseAuthor: Angie ThomasSummary: Seventeen-year-old Maverick … Continue reading Mock Mondays: Printz Award
Happy Monday Everyone! It’s Becky and I am here to share with you my first pick of 2021 of 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 … Continue reading Mock Mondays: Newbery Award
Hi All! It’s Becky. I’m back for another year of 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 … Continue reading Mock Mondays: Caldecott Award
Hi Everyone! It's Becky. ALA's Youth Media Awards were just a couple of weeks ago and now it's time to look ahead to next year's awards. Here are just a sampling of the books with awards potential that I am looking forward to reading in 2021. Caldecott: Milo Imagines the World by Matt de la … Continue reading Mock Monday’s Becky’s Watch List
Hi All! It’s Becky. We are just a few weeks away from the announcement of the winner for the ALA Youth Media Awards but before we get the officially winners here are my picks for the winners of the Caldecott, Newbery, and Printz Awards. Caldecott: Winner: The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read … Continue reading Mock Mondays: What Should Win
Hi Everyone! Its Becky. Welcome to Mock Monday: Printz Award. For anyone not familiar with the Printz Award it is an award given by the American Library Association for the best example of teen literature from the previous year. You can find more information here. Here is my selection: Title: Cemetery BoysAuthor: Aiden ThomasSummary: Yadriel summoned … Continue reading Mock Monday’s Printz Award
