Book Sense 76 Summer 2006 List
Iowa Children’s Choice Award list 2008-2009
IRA Young Adult Choices List 2008
Notable Trade Books for Social Studies, 2006
Publishers Weekly, starred review
Texas Lone Star Reading list 2008
Utah Beehive Award List 2008
VOYA Top Shelf Pick for Middle Grades, 2006
This is a book that passed over my lap during the book pass in class on Tuesday. I felt that I could relate to main character and the synopsis on the book jacket made me not want to pass the book!
Winner of the Michael L. Printz Award
A 2001 National Book Award Finalist
An ALA Notable Book
An ALA Best Book for Young Adults
An IRA Young Adult Choice Book
A Horn Book Fanfare Book
A New York Times Best Book of the Year
A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year
2001 Kiriyama Prize Notable Book Shortlist
A Publishers Weekly Best Seller
This was a book that was presented in class that really caught my eye. I have a younger brother that moved to America at a young age and is struggling adapting to life in America. I felt, as a result of this book, I could obtain another viewpoint that helped me relate to my brother. Also, all of the presenters highly recommended the book!
Oops by Arthus Geisert is a wordless picture book that was presented in class this week. Oops is a story of things that go wrong and all of the bad things that happen which has to be funny, and I love funny! Wordless picture books are new to me and I would like to further explore this area of children's literature.
The Garden of Eve was presented in class this week during the fantasy and science fiction genre. This book seemed interesting as a future teacher because it could be a resource for helping students cope with death. The book could also be used to spark interest in this particular genre. Fantasy and science fiction is not usually a genre I turn to, but this was a book that caught my eye!
Red Ridin' in the Hood and Other Cuentos was presented during the Folklore and Fairy Tales genre presentation. This book caught my eye because I love fairy tales, and this has a modern twist!
The Princess and the Pizza was presented during the Folklore and Fairy Tales genre presentations. This is a genre that I am very comfortable with. Also, the traditional Princess and the Pea story was recently done as a play with the teen drama club at the Iowa City Public Library that I volunteer with. I completely fell in love with the story and I think a modern twist with a "girl power" message would be a great read!
This is a graphic novel that was presented during genre presentations. I must admit I have never opened a graphic novel before, but my younger sister also recommended this book so I think I might have to read it! I was drawn to this book due it the story line of the classic fable with a contemporary twist. If you read throughout my blog, these types of stories are my favorite!
Pirateology: The Pirate Hunter's Companion written by Captain William Luber (2006). Pirateology is a book about pirates that is an experience to read! This book incorporates a tactile experience along with exciting information on pirates and activities to keep the reader busy. This book was discussed during both a genre presentation as well as the text-set presentations. I was excited to be able to flip through this book because of all the pull outs and sensory activities. It also sparked an interest in pirates. I had no idea there were so many books about pirates!
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This book was presented during a text-set discussion. I was immediately drawn to this book when I was told that at the end of the book, the reader discovers that the main character is a girl. The presenter also said that the book uses humor to bring the reader in, and I like funny books!
Tikki Tikki Tembo is a Chinese folktale about a littler boy with an extraoridinarily long name who falls into a well. This illustrations portray traditional cultural activities and dress. Tikki Tikki Tembo was presented during a text-set on names. I remember singing the song when I was a younger and had no clue it came from a book.
The Name Jar was presented during a text set on names. The Name Jar is a story about a little girl that moves to America and her new classmates have a difficult time pronouncing her name. All of the classmates fill a jar with new names and when the little girl goes to pick a new name, she decides that she loves her name because it is part of her identity. I thought it was a cute story with an important message.
A Shelter in our Car is a story about a young girl and her mother who are forced to live in their car after a tragedy strikes their family. Homelessness is such an important issue in today's society that needs to be addressed and discussed. I want to teach in underprivileged schools and I believe this book will be a great resource for my future classrooms.
- Boston Globe/Horn Book Award
- Carolyn Field Award
- Newberry Medal
- Charlotte Award
- Dorothy Canfield Fisher Award
- Flicker Tale Award
- Indian Paintbrush Book Award
- Rhode Island Children's Book Award
- Buckeye Children's Book Award
- Land of Enchantment Award
- Mark Twain Award
- Massachusetts Children's Book Award
- Nevada Young Reader's Award
- Pacific Northwest Library Association Young Reader's Choice Award
- Rebecca Caudill Young Reader's Book Award
- 2000 Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Literature for Young Adults
- 1999 National Book Award Finalist
- Coretta Scott Kind Author Honor
- Edgar Allan Poe Award- Best Young Adult
- Boston Glove-Horn Book Honor
- L.A. Times Book Award
- ALA Best Books for Young Asults
- ALA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
- New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age
- Notable Children's Book- New York Times
- Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Book Award
- Boosense 76 List
- Kentucky State Award
- Booklist Editor's Choice
- BCCB Blue Ribbon
- Heartland Award for Excellence in YA Literature
- Fanfare- Horn Book Honor List
- New York TImes Notable Book of the Year
- PW Best Books of the Year
- Riverbank Review Children's Book of Distinction
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