CYBILS AWARD ☮️

AUTHOR - KATIE SMITH MILWAY  

GRADES - 3-6  

SKIPPING STONES HONOR AWARD  ☮️

promote an understanding of cultures, cultivate cooperation and/or encourage a deeper awareness of nature, ecology and diversity. Award winning books foster respect for multiple viewpoints and closer relationships within human societies.  


INTERNATIONAL READING ASSOCIATION – GLOBAL SOCIETY AWARD☮️

This is an annual list of 25 books created by the International Literacy Association which enhance student understanding of people and cultures.


SOCIETY OF SCHOOL LIBRARIANS, INTERNATIONAL, 

      K-6 SOCIAL STUDIES - HONOR BOOK

This multi award winner is based on a true rags-to-riches story. A young boy from Ghana buys a hen and sells the eggs. He saves his money and buys another hen. Eventually, he goes to college, where he learns how to be a chicken farmer. Through determination, he becomes a very successful adult as his farm grows to be the largest in South Africa. It all began from a small loan given to the boy's mother. A list of organizations that provide loans are provided at the end of the book. They are always looking for donations.     

1. How did determination bring success to Kojo?
        

    Kojo had to walk two hours to buy his first hen. He went to the

   
 market to  sell his eggs. 

    He found bits of fruit and grain on 
the ground, which he

    collected for food for his hen. 

    He saved his money and bought more  hens.

    Eventually, he saved enough
 money to go to school. 

    After he learned how to farm, he
 needed money to purchase hens. The 

    bank  refused to give him a loan, so he went to the president and 

    persuaded him to lend him the money. 

    Through lots of hard work, he built the largest poultry 
farm in South 

    Africa.
 

2. At the end of the story, he makes Adika promise to  loan money to 
another 

    family. Why did he ask her to do that?
       

    Without a loan, Kojo's mother would not have given him some coins to 

    buy his first hen. He also needed a loan to buy a chicken farm. He knew

    how important it was for people to help others.
 

3. In this story, Kojo only needed a few coins to make a lot of money. Suppose 

    someone gave you $100.00? How would you use this money to make a profit? 

TOLD BY ISABELLA HATKOFF, CRAIG HATKOFF, AND DR. PARUL KAHUMBU -

GRADES - 3 AND UP

CHRISTOPHER AWARD - WINNER ☮️, - 

This award is presented to authors who "affirm the highest values of the human spirit by making a positive difference in the world." 

SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL - STARRED REVIEW

AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSN.  - NOTABLE CHILDREN'S BOOK

NEW YORK TIMES - BESTSELLER

JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD SELECTION 

This is the sequel to the best selling book – Owen & Mzee – The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship. In book one, we learned how Owen was rescued and how he met, and was accepted by Mzee. Book two continues describing their relationship as both animals, a turtle and a hippopotamus, mysteriously learn to communicate with each other. This amazing experience sends a message to all readers that outside appearances do not define friendship. 

1. What evidence do the storytellers give that Owen and Mzee are really good 

    friends? 
   

    Owen is very protective of Mzee. 
They developed their own way of 

    communicating 
with each other. 
They eat the same foods and they eat 

    together. Workers have often seen Owen licking Mzee's face. 
 Mzee likes

    to rest his head on Owen's belly. 

2. Should Owen be placed in a pen with the other lonely hippo? 
    

    Debatable - If he stays with Mzee, he could 
accidentally hurt her. If he

    stays with Mzee, he will 
not learn to live like a hippo.


3. The storytellers say that Owen is deeply suspicious of people. Why do you 

    suppose he feels that way?


AUTHOR - JANET SCHULMAN

GRADES - 3 -6

SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL - STARRED REVIEW
 

HORN BOOK - STARRED REVIEW

BOOKLIST - STARRED REVIEW

NEW YORK TIMES - BEST ILLUSTRATED BOOK

What happens when a red-tailed hawk decides to build a nest  on the edge of an exclusive apartment building in New York City? This true story documents the difficulties experienced by Pale Male, the hawk who won the hearts of thousands of New Yorkers. After many years of occupying his home on 5th Avenue, the owners of the building removed the nest. A huge public outcry ensued and and with the urging of The Audubon Society and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the hawk and his mate were allowed to return. After nine years and 23 chicks, a CBS newsman named him Father of the Year.  

1. Were the residents justified in complaining about the hawks?  

    Answers will vary. No one wants to step in bird droppings or have animal 

    remains  fall on them.


2. Red-tail hawks do not normally build their homes in the city. Why do you think 

    Pale Male did that?     

    Answers will vary. Perhaps he got lost and flew into the city by mistake. 

    Once saw all the good food, he decided to stay. Maybe he was forced to 

    live in the city because he had no other place to build a nest. 

3. Suppose you joined the crowd to protest the moving of the nest. What would 

    your sign say?     Answers will vary.


4. Show the You tube video. 

AUTHOR - VIRGINIA HAMILTON

GRADES - 3-5

CORETTA SCOTT KING  ☮️ - 

The Award is given to an African American author and  illustrator for outstanding inspirational and educational contributions. The Coretta Scott King Book Award titles promote understanding and appreciation of the culture of all peoples and their contribution to the realization of the American dream of a pluralistic society.The Award is further designed to commemorate the life and works of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and to honor Mrs. Coretta Scott King for her courage and determination to continue the work for peace and world brotherhood.


SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL - STARRED REVIEW

THE HORN BOOK -  FANFARE HONOR BOOK

BOOKLIST - STARRED REVIEW

AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSN. - NOTABLE CHILDREN'S BOOK 

NEW YORK TIMES - BEST ILLUSTRATED BOOK

PARENTS' CHOICE AWARD👍🏿

This book was published as a tribute to its author, Virginia Hamilton, who wrote numerous stories detailing the black experience. The beautiful illustrations beg for the story to be read aloud. Readers will learn of the harsh treatment suffered by slaves at the hands of the overseer. According to an old folktale, an elderly slave named Toby used his magical powers which enabled some suffering slaves to fly away to freedom. This book can be used to supplement a unit on Black History, the Civil War, or related areas. The content offers much for class discussion. 

1.  Why is this folktale called, The People Could Fly?
  

     This could be a wish fulfillment for many of the slaves. The title   

     suggests that slaves used their imaginations to escape from the

     
plantations.


2.  Why do you think slave children would like to hear this story? 
   

     It gave them hope and satisfaction.


3.  What do you think was the worst thing about being a slave?   

AUTHOR - MATTHEW FORSYTHE

GRADES - PRE-2

BOSTON GLOBE HORN BOOK -  PICTURE BOOK HONOR  👍

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY - BEST BOOK OF 2019

TODAY SHOW - BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR

BOOKLIST - YOUTH EDITORS' CHOICE

NPR FAVORITE BOOK OF 2019

SHELF AWARENESS - STARRED REVIEW

QUILL & QUIRE  - STARRED REVIEW

Pokko’s parents regret buying a drum for their daughter. After making a racket in their home, she is told to go outside and try not to make too much noise. However, she literally marches to the beat of her own drum as she not only makes a lot of noise, but she attracts a large following of woodland creatures. This humorous tale features large illustrations and lots of action. 

1. If this story continued, what do you think would happen next? 

2. Do you think Pokko has good parents? Explain. 

3. Would you rather be a leader or a follower? 

AUTHOR - JOYCE SIDMAN

GRADES - 2-6

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CYBILS POETRY AWARD
  ☮️-  

seeks out and recognizes books that represent diversity, inclusion, and appropriate representation for children and teens .

HORN BOOK - STARRED REVIEW

BOOKLIST- STARRED REVIEW

CALDECOTT MEDAL - HONOR BOOK FOR BEST ILLUSTRATIONS

CLAUDIA LEWIS POETRY AWARD


NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY'S - 100 TITLES FOR READING AND SHARING

JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD SELECTION

Beautiful colors, figurative language, captivating illustrations - all make this book a solid winner, as the author takes us on a magical trip through the seasons. “In FALL, Green is tired and dusty, crisp around the edges. GREEN sighs with relief: I’ve ruled for so long. Time for Brown to take over.” Booklist describes it as a surprise on every page, and that is just one of the features that make this book a wonderful read-aloud. Listeners will take a new look at nature once they experience this imaginative work of art and poetry. 

1. At the beginning of the book, the author describes green as shy. Why does she

    say that? 
  

    Green peeks from buds, trembles in the breeze 

2. On the next page, the author says - Yellow and Purple hold hands.
 What does 

    that mean?  
 

    It is a metaphor describing the flowers.


3. In Spring, the author says that Blue needs sun. Without it Blue hides.
 What

    does that  mean?
   

    The yellow of the sun causes the blue to be noticed.


4. In summer, Yellow melts everything it touches. What does that mean?  
   

    The hot sun melts many things. Can you name some of them?


5. How can Black hold secrets in the summer?
 

    You can't see that well at night. You see strange shapes without knowing

     exactly what they are.


6. After reading the first page of FALL, what is Green trying to say?
   

    Green has been showing itself for so long, it is tired. Now it is
 happy that

    the leaves are turning brown.


7. In winter, White whispers,... dazzles day and turns night inside out. What 
does

    that mean?
    

    Snow falls silently, makes the day sparkle, and turns everything 
 white at 

    night. 

 8. Have the children work in pairs and write a poem about one of the 
seasons 

     using figurative language.

AUTHOR -LINDSAY MOORE

GRADES - K-4

SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL- STARRED REVIEW

KIRKUS REVIEWS - STARRED REVIEW

SHELF AWARENESS - STARRED REVIEW

A polar bear tries to survive the impact of global warming. He is filled with hope for a better future. Great message and beautiful illustrations make this a perfect read aloud.

1. Why do you think the bear must be patient with hunting, the weather, 
and 

    darkness?


2. What do you think would happen to the polar bears if all the ice melted?    

    The author mentions that there is not enough ice left to hunt on.


3. On the last page, the polar bear is waiting. What do you think he is waiting for?

AUTHOR -LOUISE ERDRICH

GRADES - 3-5

JANE ADDAMS CHILDREN’S BOOK AWARD - HONOR☮️

The Jane Addams Children’s Book Award annually recognizes children’s books of literary and aesthetic excellence that effectively engage children in thinking about peace, social justice, global community, and equity for all people.

NOTABLE BOOKS FOR A GLOBAL SOCIETY AWARD☮️

This is an annual list of 25 books created by the International Literacy Association which enhance student understanding of people and cultures.

AMERICAN INDIAN YOUTH LITERATURE AWARD👍🏿

NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR YOUNG PEOPLE’S LITERATURE - FINALIST👍🏿

NOTABLE CHILDREN’S BOOK IN THE LANGUAGE ARTS AWARD

This book was written to illustrate how Native Americans lived during the mid nineteenth century. The author wanted to portray them in a positive light as an answer to The Little House On the Prairie books which did not treat them kindly. Here is the first line of the story - “
The only person left alive on the island was a baby girl.” She was rescued and named Omakayas.  By the time she turned seven, she began to develop a talent for healing. The story revolves around her as readers will learn about the culture of the Ojibwa Tribe and how they survived smallpox. While there are many tender, loving situations, there are also those which seem harsh. For example, the children capture crows and break their necks before bringing them home for dinner.  A pet dog receives a rather unpleasant death after it attacked Omakayas. This is a wonderful story. Children will understand that in many ways Native Americans had the same feelings and concerns as everyone else.

1. Would you like to have Omakayas as a sister? Explain.

2. Would you rather grow up living on an island like Omakayas

    or living where you are now? Explain.