Series Posts
2021 Newbery Buzz #5: Stamped by Jason Reynolds.
By Janie |
Continuing our discussion of possible Newbery winners, we pick up a book that has everybody talking: Janie: Betsy, there are two books that I think ...
Read More 2021 Newbery Buzz #4: Everything Sad Is Untrue by Daniel Nayeri
By Janie |
We've been scanning the starred review lists and listening in on the chatter to tell you about the likely Newbery contenders for this year. So ...
Read More Newbery Buzz #1: King and the Dragonflies
By Janie |
Betsy: Readers, we’re kicking off our annual Newbery Buzz discussion series with a book that has already garnered a major award: King and the Dragonflies, ...
Read More Adorning the Dark by Andrew Peterson: A Discussion
By Betsy |
Sometimes, we just have to "discuss" a book instead of merely write a review of it. Come eavesdrop as Betsy and Megan discuss Adorning the ...
Read More Newbery Buzz #5: Look Both Ways
By Janie |
Since his first novel was published in 2014, Jason Reynolds has been on an upward trajectory—deservedly so, for the most part. He was just named ...
Read More Newbery Buzz #4: My Jasper June and Pay Attention, Carter Jones
By Janie |
The American Library Association Youth Media awards will be announced in two weeks, and you can be sure the conversation is hot and heavy among ...
Read More Newbery Buzz #1: Beverly, Right Here and Coyote Sunrise
By Janie |
Every year at this time, children's book websites brim with speculation about what books will win or place in the American Library Association's Youth Media ...
Read More Bible Review: CSB Defend Your Faith
By Janie |
The Defend Your Faith Bible equips middle graders for apologetics with arguments for the reasonableness and accuracy of the scriptures. CSB Defend Your Faith Bible: ...
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