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Watch: 2017 Battle of the Kids’ Books Premieres First-Ever “BOBCAST”
Watch kid lit experts offer their predictions on which titles might make it all the way in SLJ's ninth annual Battle of the Kids' Books.
(l. to r.) KidLit TV host and SLJ contributor Rocco Staino, SLJ creative director and BOB illustrator Mark Tuchman, Battle Commander Monica Edinger, and SLJ reviews manager Shelley Diaz.
The ninth annual Battle of the Kids’ Books (BOB) is ready to officially launch on Monday, March 13. This year’s contenders are raring to go, and a team of BOB experts (or BOB-casters) gathered together to share their predictions on this year’s March Madness–type kid lit tournament.
SLJ/LJ reviews director Kiera Parrott holding up cue cards for the BOB-casters.
During the first-ever BOBcast, SLJ reviews manager Shelley Diaz and one-third of the Battle Commander and educator Monica Edinger offered their forecasts on which titles might make it all the way. BOB illustrator and SLJ creative director Mark Tuchman and a celebrity author judge also made guest appearances on the program.Watch below and make your own predictions. Let the literary rumble begin!
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Shelley Diaz
Thanks everyone!Posted : Mar 10, 2017 06:26
Barb Jaindl
Such a great mix of genres and judges to share with young readers. My middle school students and I will be tracking!Posted : Mar 10, 2017 06:03
Laurel Nakai
Oh my gosh, I loved this! Great books, great banter, fun production. I don't envy those judges!Posted : Mar 10, 2017 05:58
Tracey M Cox
This is amazing. I'll be sharing across my social media! May the best book win!Posted : Mar 10, 2017 04:19
Katya Szewczuk
It was so much fun to experience this taping with you guys! Totally looking forward to seeing which YA book wins!Posted : Mar 10, 2017 04:11
Roxie Munro
Great fun! Sharing all over - authors will learn a lot from this discussion with Rocco, BOB!, Monica, and Shelley. And Varian is such a sweetheart (and super talented).Posted : Mar 10, 2017 04:09