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 …

Middle Grade Book Review: The One Thing You’d Save by Linda Sue Park

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? …

Mock Mondays: Newbery Watch List

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, …

Mock Mondays Sarah’s 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 …

Middle Grade Book Review: Skunk and Badger by Amy Timberlake

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, …

Mock Mondays: What Should Win

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 …

Mock Award Books I Haven’t Read Yet

Hey, it's Sarah! The award season is almost upon us and I have so many books I want to read before it gets here. I still don't think I have found the winner yet, so I am going to try to pick up speed to read through my outstanding mock books. I hope to get …

Mock Mondays: Newbery Award

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 …

Tween Book Review: Efrén Divided by Ernesto Cisneros

Hey everyone, it's Sarah! I am feverishly working my way through books getting buzz for the ALA Youth Media Awards. This novel keeps appearing across many different Newbery buzz lists and I have finally gotten to it. Title: Efrén Divided Author: Ernesto Cisneros  Summary: Efrén is a super big brother to his twin siblings, Max and Mía. …

Mock Mondays: Newbery Award

Hi everyone, it's Sarah! Here is my pick for this edition of 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 …