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How does a book Win? Part 1: Nominations
I’m going to end this year with a post that gets a little bit into process. I know this will be review for a lot of you, but it’s nice to talk about and a reminder is always good! So, how does a winner get picked? And what about honor books? What has the committee […]
Juana & Lucas
JUANA & LUCAS is pure delight. I’m really excited to be able to discuss a heavily illustrated early chapter book that has lovely art, but certainly also has text worth consideration. We didn’t find a graphic novel this year that we felt belonged on our shortlist, so for me this is the closest we get […]
Hour of the Bees
HOUR OF THE BEES has been mentioned a couple of times in our comments section, but hasn’t gotten as much love as maybe it should. It is definitely a book that has stuck with me over the months and one I think is worthy of a bit of discussion. I really enjoyed the story within […]
The Best Man
We are heading towards picking our final list and I’m feeling the pressure. There are just so many amazing books, and so little time! So for today, THE BEST MAN. It came up in a couple of people’s lists, and I think it has a deserved place in our conversation. Richard Peck is pretty much the […]
Ms. Bixby’s Last Day
This blog may be as divided as our nation is when it comes to this book, but I gave MS. BIXBY’S LAST DAY a read and it just doesn’t rise to the top for me. Don’t get me wrong, I like this book very much, but it doesn’t scream Newbery to me. It is […]
When the Sea Turned to Silver
First, a confession. I haven’t read the previous Grace Lin books in this series! Unforgivable, maybe, but I think that makes it easier for me to try to read and evaluate her new novel without letting my feelings about her other work get in the way. I don’t have to worry about it standing alone, about […]
Wolf Hollow
***SPOILER WARNING*** This review and subsequent comments are sure to spoil the ending of this book as well as various plot points throughout. If you don’t like spoilers and haven’t read it yet, read it and then come back and join the discussion. “The year I turned twelve, I learned how to lie.” This […]
Jason Reynolds and Comparing Author’s Works
Jason Reynolds has two books this year that I think are worth discussing. Usually we talk about not comparing a book to an author’s previous work. Well, in this case we absolutely can compare as they are both eligible titles and both quite wonderful. Of course, we still have to compare them to all of the […]
Ghosts
Let’s dig into GHOSTS a bit, as promised in my last post. There is a lot to discuss here. First, let’s start with the easy stuff. Did I like the book? Yes. I really liked the book. Raina Telgemeier writes relatable, lovable characters. The relationship between sisters Catrina and Maya feels so genuine that it is almost […]
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