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
I loved this book! It was very well written and I never got bored because there was something going on all the time! I would defiantly recommend this book because it is fun and exciting and some very unexpected things happen! I love this book, it is by far one of my favorites!
Wow!!! Excellent writing, strong, believable and likable characters, wonderful plot - this book has it all. I think this book should win some kind of an award and is a good contender for the Newbery. Its theme of forgiveness really makes you think about life. I loved this book and will recommend it to everyone!
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.
After her father is sent to jail, eleven year old Groovy Robinson must decide if she can forgive the failings of someone she loves.
I loved this book! It was very well written and I never got bored because there was something going on all the time! I would defiantly recommend this book because it is fun and exciting and some very unexpected things happen! I love this book, it is by far one of my favorites!
ReplyDeleteThis book was so good! It's definitely my favorite so far. I love the plot and overall theme.
ReplyDeleteWow!!! Excellent writing, strong, believable and likable characters, wonderful plot - this book has it all. I think this book should win some kind of an award and is a good contender for the Newbery. Its theme of forgiveness really makes you think about life. I loved this book and will recommend it to everyone!
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