I had the Caldecott predictions on hold at the Hoover Public Library but was not able to get to the library this week to get them; so I haven't seen those.
I did get three of SLJ's Newbery predictions and read those.
On Friday night I read The Fourteenth Goldfish: Believe in the Impossible Possible by Jennifer Holm. I liked it but was not convinced that it would be a Newbery contender.
On Saturday I read Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson and FELL IN LOVE. What a beautifully written autobiography. I was SURE she would win the top honor.
On Sunday I read Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff. I could see how SLJ saw the potential because the main character is so relatable.
My first two classes and I watched the ALA awards announcements this morning. I was thrilled to see Brown Girl Dreaming receive Newbery recognition but was disappointed that she didn't win the top honor.
The winners were as follows:
Newbery Winner:
My understanding is that this is a young-adult novel (more appropriate for middle school), but I have to read it to decide appropriateness for our GVES students
Newbery Honors:
My pick for the Newbery winner. BEAUTIFULLY written in free verse. Hard not to fall in love with Jacqueline and her family. Full of rich history
Haven't read this one but look forward to reading. Graphic novel form that I think will be appropriate for our students.
Caldecott Winner:
Caldecott Honors:
Cannot wait to see this one!
I LOVE John Klassen...glad to see him recognized. VERY talented
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Interesting to see a nonfiction text win a Caldecott
Looks like I have a lot of books to buy. I LOVE this time of year when the best of the best is recognized. It's like a librarian's Christmas.
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