Hey all, it's Sarah! It was a challenge to find the book I wanted to talk about for today because I have recently reviewed many great contenders, like Pay Attention Carter Jones and The Bridge Home. I did find a book that was gaining some buzz, it isn't one I would typically gravitate towards, but it … Continue reading Mock Mondays: Newbery
Happy Monday Everyone! It’s Becky and I am here to share with you my latest pick of 2019 of a book that I feel should be considered for the Newbery Award. In case you’re not familiar with the award it is a award given out annually by the American Library Association for the most distinguished … Continue reading Mock Mondays: Newbery Awards
Hiya everyone, it's Sarah! Lisa Graff shows up on my TBR list several times and the other book I have read by her I really enjoyed. I was excited when I saw that her newest book was getting Newbery buzz and I am hoping that she will get that acknowledgement this year. I received this … Continue reading Mock Monday: Newbery
Hiya everyone, it's Sarah! I am having such a difficult time selecting what I think should win this year....GAAAHHH!! There are so many great contenders, but here is what I hope wins. Caldecott Award: I held a mock Caldecott with my library's local grade school and the students were excited to give their own prediction. … Continue reading Mock Mondays What Should Win?
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 Award Winner: Santat's illustrations are perfectly paired with Le's story … Continue reading Mock Mondays What Should Win?
Hey everyone, it's Sarah! Title: The Adventures of a Girl Called Bicycle Author: Christina Uss Summary: Bicycle was an orphan left at the Nearly Silent Monastery, where she has been raised ever since. While she was named after the image on the shirt she was wearing when she was found, her love of bicycles grows … Continue reading Mock Mondays: Newbery Award
Happy Monday Everyone! It’s Becky and I am here to share with you my next selection of a book that I feel should be considered for the Newbery Award. In case you’re not familiar with the award it is a award given out annually by the American Library Association for the most distinguished contribution for … Continue reading Mock Mondays: Newbery
Hiya everyone, it's Sarah! Title: The Night Diary Author: Veera Hiranandani Summary: 1947 was a difficult time for the world, which was just healing after the atrocities of World War II. However, the bloodshed and turmoil were not over for the residents of India and newly created Pakistan. The recent independence from British rule has … Continue reading Mock Mondays: Newbery Award
Happy Monday Everyone! It’s Becky and I am here to share with you my next selection of a book that I feel should be considered for the Newbery Award. In case you’re not familiar with the award it is a award given out annually by the American Library Association for the most distinguished contribution for … Continue reading Mock Mondays: Newbery Award
Hello everyone, it's Sarah! This book is both gorgeous on the inside and out. It introduces young readers to social issues going on around them, in a way that is appropriate and relatable. Title: Amal Unbound Author: Aisha Saeed Summary: Amal loves learning and wants to be a teacher one day. However, she is the … Continue reading Mock Mondays: Newbery Award
