Each January a committee from the American Library Association (ALA) selects the official Newbery Award and Honor books for "the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children published in English in the United States during the preceding year."
Our book club will read and suggest books we think deserve this award (based on the Newbery criteria) and then, in January, vote for our pick for the Bayside Mock Newbery award.
Official Newbery Winner January, 2010
When You Reach Me
Runners up: Claudett Colvin; Evolution of Calpurnia Tate; Where the Mountain Meets the Moon; The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg
Runners up: When You Reach Me; Evolution of Calpurnia Tate
August 4, 2009
Jane in Bloom by Deborah Lytton
Devastated when her beautiful, older sister dies from anorexia, twelve year old Jane recovers slowly from the tragedy, with help from unexpected sources.
This book had a truly beautiful them, though heartbreaking. Jane and the remainder of her broken family go through the grieving process painfully, but it has a wonderful theme and message, especially near the end.
The awards were announced on January 18th, at the American Library Association's Winter Convention.
You may still comment on any of the books included here
Comments are "moderated"- not published until they have been previewed - so don't worry if you don't see you comment right away. Remember - the books must meet the criteria for the Newbery Award. Check the link to the American Library Association below for more information on the award.
Devastated when her beautiful, older sister dies from anorexia, twelve year old Jane recovers slowly from the tragedy, with help from unexpected sources.
This book was good, even though the writing wasn't the best. It had a really good message at the end.
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