Mock Mondays: Newbery Awards

Happy Monday Everyone! It’s Becky and I am here to share with you my latest pick of 2020 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 …

Middle Grade Book Review: Here In the Real World by Sara Pennypacker

Hi everyone, it's Sarah! In my quest to find mock Newbery books, this title made appearances on several other lists. I thought I would try it out and see how I felt about it. While I found another book that I thought was better suited for my mock pick, this was still a solid book. …

Tween Book Review: King and the Dragonflies by Kacen Callender

Hello everyone, it's Sarah! I found this book when looking for Newbery potentials, also I was recommended another book by this author from one of our Youtube views, LJ. So, thanks LJ for the recommendation. Title: King And The Dragonflies Author: Kacen Callender Summary: King's older brother, Khalid, passed away unexpectedly and devastated his family. …

Mock Mondays: Newbery Award

Hey everyone, it's Sarah! Here is my Newbery mock pick for the month. In case you need a refresh of 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 audience from birth …

Middle Grade Book Review: We Dream of Space by Erin Entrada Kelly

Howdy everyone, it's Sarah! I love Kelly's books, they are always such fun realistic middle grade novels. While she does mix in historical fiction, the stories feel so real and relevant they transcend time. When I found this ARC from the publisher, I could wait to read it. Title: We Dream of Space Author: Erin …

Mock Mondays: Newbery Awards

Happy Monday Everyone! It’s Becky and I am here to share with you my latest pick of 2020 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 …

Middle Grade Book Review: Chirp by Kate Messner

Hiya everyone, it's Sarah! I really like books by Kate Messner, so when I found this ARC from the publisher at my collection manager's office, I couldn't wait to read it. This author has solid books that weave in difficult issues surrounding young characters. As with her other books, this one incorporated some difficult issues, …

Mock Mondays: Newbery Award

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.  …

Mock Mondays: Newbery

Welcome to a new month and a new selection for mock Newbery. 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 audience from birth to 14 …

Middle Grade Book Review: From the Desk of Zoe Washington by Janae Marks

Hey everyone, it's Sarah! I have been seeing this title pop up on a few different mock lists, so I wanted to read through it before the waiting list got to long. I received this as an eARC through Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review. Title: From the Desk of Zoe Washington Author: Janae …