Recommended Reading: Antiracism – Books to Educate, Inspire and Help Heal “If, going forward, we can channel our justifiable anger into peaceful, sustained, and effective action, then this moment can be a real turning point in our nation’s long journey to live up to our highest ideals. Let’s get to work.” – Barack Obama Definition …
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Newbery Predictions: The Fountains of Silence Book: The Fountains of SilenceAuthor: Ruta SepetysPublisher: Philomel BooksPublication Date: 10/22/2019Interest Level: 789Y Blog Entry by Sara Mantia Summary: Set in Madrid in 1957 during under the dictatorship of Generalissimo Francisco Franco young lives clash together during a time of turmoil and suspense. Our Thoughts: What is so special …
Newbery Predictions: From the Desk of Zoe Washington We’re back with our second selection for CPI Medal Mania! As previously mentioned, once a week we will be sharing a title with you we feel is destined for literary award greatness and possibly the Newbery medal and/or honor! Newbery Prediction #2: King and the Dragonflies by …
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Newbery Predictions: Birdie and Me We’re back with our third selection for CPI Medal Mania! As previously mentioned, once a week we will be sharing a title with you we feel is destined for literary award greatness and possibly the Newbery medal and/or honor! Newbery Prediction #3: Birdie and Me by J. M. M. Nuanez …
Newbery Predictions: Prairie Lotus by Linda Sue Park We’ve made it to our #4 of 10 Newbery predictions! Please note that each title is appearing in no specific order other than publication date and that it is physically impossible for us to choose just ONE title to receive the Newbery medal, therefore we have narrowed …
Newbery Predictions: Mañanaland We are half way through our Newbery prediction countdown! Can you even believe it?Newbery Prediction #5: Mañanaland by Pam Muñoz Ryan Please note that each title is appearing in no specific order other than publication date and that it is physically impossible for us to choose just ONE title to receive the …
Newbery Predictions: Echo Mountain Newbery Prediction #6: Echo Mountain by Lauren Wolk Please note that each title is appearing in no specific order other than publication date and that it is physically impossible for us to choose just ONE title to receive the Newbery medal, therefore we have narrowed it down to our top 10! …
Newbery Predictions: Tornado Brain by Cat Patrick Newbery Prediction #7: Tornado Brain by Cat Patrick Please note that each title is appearing in no specific order other than publication date and that it is physically impossible for us to choose just ONE title to receive the Newbery medal, therefore we have narrowed it down to …
Newbery Predictions: Brother’s Keeper We’re back with our eighth selection for CPI Medal Mania! As previously mentioned, once a week we will be sharing a title with you we feel is destined for literary award greatness and possibly the Newbery medal and/or honor! Newbery Prediction #8: Brother’s Keeper by Julie Lee Publication Date: 07/21/2020 Publisher: …
Newbery Predictions: Fighting Words How are we already on our 9th selection for CPI Medal Mania (Newbery Edition)? Keep in mind, we said we were going with 10 selections but let’s be honest, 10 is not nearly enough so be on the lookout for more! Newbery Prediction #9: Fighting Words by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley Publication …