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Newbery Buzz #3: Ferris
By Hayley Morell
Betsy and Hayley discuss Ferris by Kate DiCamillo, another new favorite. (See our starred review, here.) Hayley: Betsy, it’s no secret I love Ferris. In…
Newbery Buzz #2: One Big Open Sky
By Janie Cheaney
Today Betsy, Janie, and Hayley discuss a verse novel we all loved.
José Feeds the World by David Unger
By Betsy Farquhar
José Feeds the World is a cheerfully-illustrated picture book biography about a servant-heart who feeds those in need.
Newbery Buzz #1: Olivetti
By Janie Cheaney
Beginning our annual series of discussions on possible Newbery contenders.
Swimming with Spies by Chrystyna Lucyk-Berger
By Janie Cheaney
Swimming with Spies is an animal rescue story that provides valuable background to the Russia/Ukraine conflict.
Newbery Roundup #1: Hank Hooperman, Louder Than Hunger, and The Enigma Girls
By Janie Cheaney
Beginning our annual coverage of possible contenders for the coveted Newbery Award.
*Just Like Millie by Lauren Castillo
By Betsy Farquhar
*Just Like Millie is a sweet picture book about friendship with outstanding illustrations.
A Friend for Eddy by Ann Kim Ha
By Betsy Farquhar
A Friend for Eddy is absolutely perfect for a story time read aloud to a group of young children.
Quagmire Tiarello Couldn’t Be Better by Mylisa Larsen
By Janie Cheaney
Quagmire Tiarello is the appropriately-named hero of this story of a young man with a difficult mother.