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!

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)
    

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

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!

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.

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.

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