Here they are folks! These are the 20 titles we are bringing to the table January 21, 2012! Please read and respond to as many as you can! In addition to reading like a maniac, check out Kris' directions at the bottom and decide which books you want to champion!
- The Penderwicks at Point Mouette by Jeanne Birdsall
- Jefferson's Sons by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
- Amelia Lost by Candace Fleming
- Hidden by Helen Frost
- True...Sort of by Katherine Hannigan
- Junonia by Kevin Henkes
- Trouble with May Amelia by Jennifer Holm
- Small as An Elephant by Jennifer Richard Jacobson
- Icefall by Matthew J. Kirby
- Freedom Stone by Jeffrey Kluger
- Inside Out And Back Again by Thannha Lai
- Never Forgotten by Patricia McKissack
- Heart and Soul by Kadir Nelson
- A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness (the experts aren't sure whether this book will be eligible or not, so it's staying on the list)
- Words in the Dust by Trent Reedy
- Okay for Now by Gary Schmidt
- Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick
- Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys
- Breadcrumbs by Anne Ursu
- Breaking Stalin's Nose by Eugene Yelchin
TO DO LIST
BY JANUARY 6 - email Kris your top 5 titles! Use the Note Taking Guide that was emailed to you to help firm up your thoughts! Please email if you need another copy!
BY JANUARY 6 - email Kris the 3 books you believe are distinguished. You will discuss the merits of each, briefly (2min or less), listing strengths and how each particular book compares to other titles on the list.
Happy Reading!
