Happy Monday Everyone! It’s Becky and I am here to share with you another one of my picks 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 … Continue reading Mock Mondays: Newbery Award
Happy Monday Everyone! It’s Becky and I am here to share with you another one of my picks 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 … Continue reading Mock Mondays: Newbery Award
Hey everyone, it is Sarah! Here is my pick for this month's consideration 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. Book considered for this award must be aimed at an … Continue reading Mock Mondays: Newbery 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
Hey everyone, it's Sarah! Here is my Newbery potential pick for this month. Title: Red, White and Whole Author: Rajani LaRocca Summary: Reha stands between two worlds, her white school friends and her Indian family and friends. She works to successfully navigate the expectations of both her school life and home life. Reha's mother becomes … Continue reading Mock Mondays: Newbery Award
Hey everyone, I am working on a few mock lists for this upcoming award's season and this novel appeared on several of those lists. Title: The One Thing You'd Save Author: Linda Sue Park Illustrator: Robert Sae-Heng Summary: If your house was on fire and your family was safe, what one item would you save? … Continue reading Middle Grade Book Review: The One Thing You’d Save by Linda Sue Park
Hey everyone, it's Sarah! I haven't had a chance to finish any middle grade novels recently, I am still catching up on last year's Printz. I have several books I have waiting for me to finish that are strong contenders on my watch list. Amber & Clay by Laura Amy Schlitz Set in Ancient Greece, … Continue reading Mock Mondays: Newbery Watch List
Hey everyone, it's Sarah! We just finished with last award's season and now it is time to get started with the next one. I am trying to read early and often, in hopes that I will find that diamond in the rough. Here are a few titles that have made my ALA Youth Media Awards … Continue reading Mock Mondays Sarah’s Watch List
Hey all, it's Sarah! I am still working through Newbery potentials, and I am still flummoxed. This novel has been getting buzz and it will be a great read for the younger chapter book readers. Title: Skunk and Badger Author: Amy Timberlake Illustrator: Jon Klassen Summary: Badger's aunt allowed him to stay at her apartment, … Continue reading Middle Grade Book Review: Skunk and Badger by Amy Timberlake
Hey all, it's Sarah! The announcement of the winners for the 2021 ALA Youth Media Awards is almost here. Like the groundhog that predicts the Super Bowl winners, I try to pick the upcoming winners of these awards. Typically, I have some sense of what will most likely win, but this year it is hard … Continue reading Mock Mondays: What Should Win
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