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Distinguished books for children often convey powerful themes in innovative ways. Stellar examples from this year include books that explore peer pressure, child abuse, and the impacts of war. Do any of these books have Newbery Medal potential?
The post Speaking Up, Choosing Lanes, and World War II Reflections: Distinguished Themes appeared first on Heavy Medal.
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Vampires of Blinsh
Younger readers, undead or otherwise, with a taste for armchair travel will definitely bite.
PREMIUM
I am Anne Frank
Educators may find that the frightening nature of the story is not handled in a way that would be suitable for the target audience. For a more sensitive approach, try Jeff Gottsfeld’s The Tree in the Courtyard: Looking Through Anne Frank’s Window.
PREMIUM
The Invisible Alphabet
An additional purchase aimed at the art shelves and not preschoolers. For primary graders, turn it into a lesson on how to create alphabets, or work with younger children one-on-one to connect the letters and words to what is happening on the page.
PREMIUM
Fence: Striking Distance
A solid buy where the graphic novel series is popular, or for libraries looking for a fun book to bump up their LGBTQ+ selections.
PREMIUM
Bricks
A delightful twist at the end of the story stops just short of morbid, and highlights themes of fairness, hard work, just desserts, and the importance of reading the fine print. Recommended for fiction collections.
PREMIUM
Save Steve
Best suited for collections that are looking to add contemporary novels with outlandish humor.
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