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Looking for TitlesSeptember 23, 2008 So, Nina and I have been reading all year in search of books that seem to have Newbery potential. We're sure you've been reading a lot too! As we get into our Mock Newbery planning, we love to hear everyone's suggestions of books that might be worth considering for our Mock Newbery short list. The short list is the list of books that everyone will read and discuss as contenders at our Mock Newbery discussion in Oakland in January. We have some of our own ideas, of course, which we'll be posting about over the coming weeks. But we want to make sure we aren't missing any great titles!This blog will definitely be interactive. We really do want to hear from you. A Newbery/Mock Newbery discussion isn't very fun without interested people taking part in the discussion of literature for children. So, please use the comments in this post to provide us with any books that you think are worthy contenders. Remember to consider the Newbery Terms and Criteria when thinking about books that would make good titles for discussion in the Mock Newbery! What are your favorite books, published this year, that you believe deserve to be considered for the Newbery?? Posted by Sharon McKellar on September 23, 2008 | Comments (33)
September 25, 2008
In response to: Looking for Titles EVW commented: The Missing Girl, Norma Fox Mazer
September 25, 2008
In response to: Looking for Titles Me commented: Savvy by Ingrid Law
September 25, 2008
In response to: Looking for Titles Kim commented: I also would like to nominate The Underneath by Kathi Appelt.
September 25, 2008
In response to: Looking for Titles Kim commented: I also would like to nominate The Underneath by Kathi Appelt.
September 25, 2008
In response to: Looking for Titles librarian commented: I like A Thousand Never Evers, by Burg. Also a fan of Savvy, by Law.
September 25, 2008
In response to: Looking for Titles GraceAnne_LadyHawk commented: <I>Shooting the Moon</I> by Frances O'Roark Dowell
September 25, 2008
In response to: Looking for Titles Amy commented: Wating For Normal by Leslie Connor
September 25, 2008
In response to: Looking for Titles JENNIFER SCHULTZ commented: My One Hundred Adventures by Polly Horvath is currently my favorite. I also think Brooklyn Bridge by Karen Hesse would be an excellent choice (but I would *love* for Horvath to get the Medal).
September 25, 2008
In response to: Looking for Titles Brooke commented: It hasn't been released just yet, but I suspect that Laurie Halse Anderson's <i>Chains</i> is going to be a serious contender.
September 25, 2008
In response to: Looking for Titles Monica Edinger commented: Neil Gaiman's The Graveyard Book. That is, if he is eligible.
September 25, 2008
In response to: Looking for Titles Monica Edinger commented: I second the Horvath
September 26, 2008
In response to: Looking for Titles Becky commented: I second Shooting the Moon by Frances O'Roark Dowell. I'd like to add Greetings From Nowhere by Barbara O'Connor and The Willoughbys by Lois Lowry
September 28, 2008
In response to: Looking for Titles Brenda Ferber commented: Shooting the Moon and Cicada Summer are my two hopefuls.
September 28, 2008
In response to: Looking for Titles Robin Gibson commented: Also Horvath's My One Hundred Adventures -- I'm still thinking about this book!
September 28, 2008
In response to: Looking for Titles bestbookihavenotread.wordpress.com commented: My top picks of what I've read so far are: The Underneath and Greetings From Nowhere. I'll have to go check out My One Hundred Adventures.
September 29, 2008
In response to: Looking for Titles Virginia Walter commented: The Trouble Begins at Eight by Sid Fleischman
September 30, 2008
In response to: Looking for Titles Monica Edinger commented: I second the Fleischman.
September 30, 2008
In response to: Looking for Titles Teresa commented: I suggest the following titles for your consideration:
September 30, 2008
In response to: Looking for Titles Robert commented: Have you tried the "Worldweavers" books by Alma Alexander? THe first book in the trilogy, "Gift of the Unmage", came out in 2007 - the second book, which might be eligible for this particular shindig, is "Spellspam" (released March 2008) - number three ("Cybermage")comes out in February 2009.
September 30, 2008
In response to: Looking for Titles Mrs. Martin commented: I have so many books that I have loved this year. My favorite was Waiting for Normal until I read Trouble by Gary Schmidt. I also think Outside Beauty was very good and I am reading The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey now and loving it.
September 30, 2008
In response to: Looking for Titles Caroline commented: I'd like to second the recommendation of Kadohata's Outside Beauty. What great characterizations!
September 30, 2008
In response to: Looking for Titles Eric commented: I'd liked to recommend Kadir Nelson's We are the Ship. I think meets the criteria for not only the Newbery but also the Caldecott and Coretta Scott King. Potential "triple crown" winner!
September 30, 2008
In response to: Looking for Titles Laurie commented: _Waiting for Normal_ is a compelling read.
September 30, 2008
In response to: Looking for Titles Laurie commented: Ooo . . . I just finished _Cicada Summer_ and I think it's a keeper too.
September 30, 2008
In response to: Looking for Titles Sue commented: Waiting for Normal and My One Hundred Adventures are my picks so far. I'm looking forward to reading the Laurie Halse Anderson and Ellen Klage's new book, White Sands, Red Menace. Eric, We Are the Ship is a possible Sibert pick as well: that makes four possible awards. I chose it as one of six for my Mock Newbery with 5th graders at my school. I had really mixed feelings about The Underneath. It's great to have this blog: thanks.
October 1, 2008
In response to: Looking for Titles Mary commented: Bird Lake Moon by Kevin Henkes.
October 2, 2008
In response to: Looking for Titles Elisa commented: I second Bird Lake Moon AND Waiting for Normal.
October 4, 2008
In response to: Looking for Titles Mary commented: The Unnameables by Ellen Booraem
October 4, 2008
In response to: Looking for Titles Dean Schneider commented: Laurie Halse Anderson's Chains is my pick so far. Excellent historical fiction.
October 29, 2008
In response to: Looking for Titles Sharry wright commented: I'd like to Nominate Shifty by Lynn Hazen
November 18, 2008
In response to: Looking for Titles rrruf commented: The Leanin' Dog
November 19, 2008
In response to: Looking for Titles susan commented: I'll second The Unnameables and add my vote for We Are the Ship as a triple crown winner!
November 25, 2008
In response to: Looking for Titles Emily Jiang commented: Pretty Monsters by Kelly Link. Her collection of weird short stories is illustrated by Shaun Tan.
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