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I love Sea in Winter and think it is definitely a contender for Newbery.
How old is your son? I'm reading (and am fascinated with) it, but seems more of a middle school title (I realize that's still Newbery territory).
A Place to Hang the Moon is still my favorite of 2021.
At this point, I can echo Windy's comments about Place to Hang the Moon and Red, White and Whole. Hang the Moon was absolutely delicious, and the free verse Red White was very moving.
I really liked The Girl In My Treehouse by S.A. Fanning. I don’t think the Newbery committee will read it but thought you guys would like to know about it.
Off topic but we are all about kiddos loving books! Nothing better than getting an email on a Saturday morning from a student sharing a picture of his favorite birthday present- a book: Thrive!! We are ending our virtual year creating summer reading lists and reflecting on the books from this past school year. Seeing students in breakout rooms sharing favorite books -truly excited about summer reading made my heart sing. I have missed my classroom library and taking kids to the library more than anything this past year. This has certainly been the most challenging part of ELA virtual teaching. So thrilled to see kids with their summer reading book piles and sharing them on screen. Thanks for letting me share a ray of sunshine from my virtual classroom. Did this meet a learning target or essential learning outcome?- no- Can I make a Google form or show this via a worksheet? - no. Can I record it in my PowerSchool?- no- Is it probably the best and most important skill and attitude toward reading for kids to end the year? -absolutely. I know this group would understand how something so small brings tremendous joy.
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Well done Shella! Thank you for sharing!
Kristen wrote: "Please post the 2022 Newbery contenders here. I appreciate the suggestions and use them in our monthly voting polls.
I also use the list on goodreads if you prefer to vote there.
https://www.g..."
I loved Starfish by Lisa Fipps!
Liz, Newbery isn't like the National Book Award or the Kirkus Prize. There isn't a list of finalists. Basically any book for young people that was first published in the U.S. in 2021 is eligible. The criteria are easily found online. That said, one excellent list of candidates is the Heavy Medal blog found through the SLJ website.
Jennifer wrote: "Liz, Newbery isn't like the National Book Award or the Kirkus Prize. There isn't a list of finalists. Basically any book for young people that was first published in the U.S. in 2021 is eligible. T..."I went to find the Heavy Medal blog.. interesting post here https://blogs.slj.com/heavymedal/2021...
Another list of possible Newbery contenders is the Goodreads Mock Newbery list:https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1...
If anyone wants to join in on more Mock Newbery conversation, hop on over to the SLJ Heavy Medal blog. Until the weekend, any readers can comment with their three "nominations," for Newbery books this year! And you can join the conversation all "Newbery season long!" https://blogs.slj.com/heavymedal/2021...
Anyone read Genius Under the Table by Yelchin? I’d like to see that on our poll. I have not read it, but sounds like it could be considered- also Fallout?
Shella wrote: "Anyone read Genius Under the Table by Yelchin? I’d like to see that on our poll. I have not read it, but sounds like it could be considered- also Fallout?"I will be reading Genius Under the Table shortly. It looks terrific! I am finishing up on some other titles.
Who is Fallout by? There are several books with the same name but none from 2021.
Steve Sheinkin is the author of Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown.
I just got Fallout- looking forward to it!
My favorite books so far this year are A Place to Hang the Moon, Willodeen by Katherine Applegate about the balance of nature, and The Beatryce Prophecy by Kate DiCamillo a gorgeous piece of literature and illustrations.
I’m currently reading Healer of the Water Monster and I cannot recommend it highly enough.
Currently reading Once upon a Camel by Kathi Appelt with great illustrations by Eric Rohmann-a nice story, so far!
Becky wrote: "Currently reading Once upon a Camel by Kathi Appelt with great illustrations by Eric Rohmann-a nice story, so far!"I just finished this book and I just loved it. I went back and read the ending over and over. It just warmed my heart. Being nice, being kind, being responsible and giving love. It's all there. Get this book into the hands of the kids.
What a breath of fresh air one experiences reading Once Upon a Camel! I agree with everything Jeane above said. The illustrations are spectacular, making the story come alive with spirit, energy, and kindness.
Is there a poll for December's choice?
Tamsyn wrote: "Is there a poll for December's choice?"Samira Surfs by Rukhsanna Guidroz would be a wonderful selection.
I was able to read Stuntboy in the meantime by Jason Reynolds and cannot recommended enough. It is a masterpiece. The heavy medal blog highly praised Ophies Ghosts by Justina Ireland, so I was excited to read it but now I’m half way through and it’s just okay so far. Hoping it gets better.
I don’t normally enjoy ghost stories so I was surprised by how much I liked OPHIE’S GHOSTS. I could really believe that there’s were ghosts gathering in all the places in the book. The search for the solution to the murder mystery was suspenseful. There was good presentation of the social inequities that not only existed in the 1920s but continue to the present day. I did feel that the violence, although consistent with the era, made this a title for older readers.
I agree, Kate! I read Ophie's Ghosts last week and I really enjoyed it. I listened to the audiobook and it definitely helped set the scene. The mystery was really well done, in my opinion, as well as all of the ghosts stories.
Kids at my library always seem to like ghost stories, so I will definitely recommend this, probably for middle school and up.
Can we get a new post like this for 2023? :)I am not seeing that many great middle grade books for this year so far, especially any by previous Newbery winners. I'd love to hear what you all are looking forward to in 2022!
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