Rhode Island Mock Newbery 2021

October 15, 2020

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Off to a Great Start

Thank you for a fabulous start to Mock Newbery 2021! We had a great discussion last week and the Goodreads threads have been fantastic. Below please find the second reading list as well as the books that have been dropped from future lists. Hope you can join us for the next discussion on December 3. Happy reading!
Reading List #2

Reading List #2

      1. Almost American Girl by Robin Ha (Added 10/8)
      2. The Blackbird Girls by Anne Blankman
      3. Birdie and Me by J.M.M. Nuanez (Added 10/8)
      4. Chirp by Kate Messner (Added 10/8)
      5. Black Brother, Black Brother by Jewell Parker Rhodes
      6. Echo Mountain by Lauren Wolk
      7. Efren Divided by Ernesto Cisneros (Added 10/8)
      8. Fighting Words by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley (Added 10/8)
      9. From the Desk of Zoe Washington by Janae Marks
      10. A Game of Fox and Squirrels by Jenn Reese
      11. The Only Black Girls in Town by Brandy Colbert
      12. Here in the Real World by Sara Pennypacker (Added 10/8)
      13. A Home for Goddesses and Dogs by Leslie Connor (Added 10/8)
      14. One Time by Sharon Creech (Added 10/8)
      15. On the Horizon by Lois Lowry (Added 10/8)
      16. Prairie Lotus by Linda Sue Park
      17. Show Me a Sign by Ann Clare LeZotte
      18. Stand Up, Yumi Chung! by Jessica Kim (to be discussed 12/3)
      19. When You Trap a Tiger by Tae Keller (to be discussed 12/3)
      20. When Stars are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson (Added 10/8)
      21. A Wish in the Dark by Christina Soontornvat (to be discussed 12/3)
      Reading List #2

      Dropped!

      Discussion participants agreed these were great reads, but did not fulfill the Newbery criteria. These books will not be eligible for voting in January.

      1. The List of Things That Will Not Change by Rebecca Stead
      2. The One and Only Bob by Katherine Applegate
      3. Snapdragon by Kat Leyh
      4. Ways to Make Sunshine by Renée Watson
      Goodreads Group

      Goodreads Group

      The Goodreads group has been a great place for discussion starters. Look for the new additions to our reading list and let everyone know what you think. Not a member of the group? Click the button below to join now!

      Goodreads Group
      Join the Kids Reading Across RI Committee

      Join the Kids Reading Across RI Committee

      You're invited to join the Kids Reading Across RI Committee!


      Public librarians, school librarians and teachers who have experience with children in grades 3 - 6 are invited to join the Kids Reading Across RI (KRARI) Committee. KRARI comittee members will select the 2021 book, help develop and facilitate virtual events and activities, and create a discussion guide and related resources for KRARI book discussions.


      The first 2020/21 committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 10 at 4:30pm. It will be a virtual meeting using Zoom. Register for the meeting at https://olis-ri.libcal.com/event/7204640.


      Don't have time to participate in the KRARI committee, but have a few favorite books to recommend? Use the form below to suggest up to three books for 2021 consideration.

      Join the Kids Reading Across RI Committee
      Webinar Opportunity: The American Indian Youth Literature Awards Discussion and Reflection

      Webinar Opportunity: The American Indian Youth Literature Awards Discussion and Reflection

      This past January marked the first time the American Indian Youth Literature Awards were announced at the YMA live event.The awards were first presented during the Joint Conference of Librarians of Color in 2006. Awarded biennially, the AIYLA identifies and honors the very best writing and illustrations by Native Americans and Indigenous peoples of North America. Learn more about the AIYLA at this free webinar being offered Thursday, October 22 at 12pm. Register and learn more at http://www.ala.org/educationcareers/american-indian-youth-literature-awards-discussion-and-reflection?fbclid=IwAR3mCz4U1IqnIJRzH3wGRHEnx_6a8WXuLdq34u1RwllQDGNkKnJR_6IXiic.
      Webinar Opportunity: The American Indian Youth Literature Awards Discussion and Reflection

      Mock Newbery Discussion #2

      Thursday, Dec. 3rd, 6-7:30pm

      This is an online event.

      Register


      We’ll continue our discussion of the best children’s books of 2020. Please read at least half the books on the second discussion list. Voting for a Rhode Island winner and honor books will take place on January 14, 2021 using the balloting procedures of the real Newbery committee. The second discussion list will be available on October 13 at http://www.olis.ri.gov/youth/newbery/index.php.

      Mock Newbery Discussion #3 - Voting

      Thursday, Jan. 14th 2021 at 6-7:30pm

      This is an online event.

      Register


      It’s time to vote for a Rhode Island Mock Newbery winner and honor books! Please read all the titles from the third reading list and come prepared to defend your top picks before we vote using the balloting procedures of the real Newbery committee. The third discussion list will be available on December 7 at http://www.olis.ri.gov/youth/newbery/index.php.

      Contact

      Contact

      Contact

      RI Office of Library and Information Services, Providence, Rhode Island, United States danielle.margarida@olis.ri.gov 401-574-5309 olis.ri.gov/youth/newbery/index.php