Hey everyone, it's Sarah! Today is a two-fer day. Sometimes computers are out to ruin my life. I worked late into the night on my Newbery post and it never posted...that just means you get a double scoop. It also seems pretty telling that this week you will get a double scoop of my mock … Continue reading Mock Monday: Printz
Hi everyone, it's Sarah! I don't know what happened...but this was supposed to publish Monday. Sorry for the delay! I have always loved books by Laurie Halse Anderson. She has a way with words and a way with story. This book did not disappoint. We also did a video about this book. If you are … Continue reading Mock Mondays: Printz
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! I thought it was about time for me to add a nonfiction potential to our Mock Printz Award list. I have a difficult time with nonfiction books, but they are an important part of the YA genre. Title: Very, Very, Very Dreadful: The Influenza Pandemic of 1918 Author: Albert Marrin … Continue reading Mock Mondays: Printz Award
Hi Everyone! Its Becky. I'm back to share with everyone a book that I feel should be considered for the 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 … Continue reading Mock Mondays: Printz
Hello everyone, it's Sarah! While we have already talked about this book on Bickering Books, it was totally awesome and I am really pulling for this work to get some awards. If you want to see our original video, you follow this link. Title: Darius the Great is Not Okay Author: Adib Khorram Summary: Darius … Continue reading Mock Mondays: Printz Award
Hi Everyone! Its Becky. I'm back to share with everyone a book that I feel should be considered for the 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 … Continue reading Mock Mondays: Printz Award
Hi everyone, it's Sarah! I am shocked that I have not already blogged this book, because I have been talking it up to everyone. I am so glad that it is getting Printz buzz. Title: The Poet X Author: Elizabeth Acevedo Summary: Xiomara copes with the world through her poetry. Her parents are staunch Catholics, … Continue reading Mock Mondays: Printz Award
Hi Everyone! Its Becky. I'm back to share with everyone a book that I feel should be considered for the 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 … Continue reading Mock Mondays: Printz Award
