E.B. WHITE READ ALOUD - HONOR BOOK

AUTHOR - BETSY HEARNE

GRADES - 2-5

JANE ADDAMS CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD☮️

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.

BOSTON GLOBE HORN BOOK - HONOR👍🏿

COOPERATIVE CHILDREN'S BOOK CENTER (CCBC) - CHOICES

This book is divided into 8 two-page chapters, which coincide with each of the eight wars fought by Americans. The author describes what her female ancestors did during each of these time periods. Ironically, they were all involved in human and/or artistic pursuits. For example, her great-grandmother started a women’s hospital in India. These stories stress pacifism and feminism as readers will learn that there are other ways people could be brave besides going to war. This beautifully illustrated book may inspire readers/listeners to inquire about their own heritage.  

1. Which of the girl’s ancestors do you think was the bravest? Explain.


2. In chapter 8, the girls says that she will make history the way her

    
ancestors did. 

    What do you think she will do to make the world a better place?


3.The girl in Chapter 8 received things that were passed along from each 
of her 

   ancestors. What do you think was the best one? Explain your answer. 
 

   She received a white handkerchief, a quilt, painted plates, a brass 
  

   teapot, books, a harp, her father, and stories about her family. 

AUTHOR - HEATHER TEKAVEC

GRADES -PRE- 3

BEST BOOKS FOR KIDS AND TEENS - STARRED SELECTION

CANADIAN CHILDREN'S BOOK CENTER - WINNER

This picture book encourages listeners/readers to find something in common

with the four animals shown on each page. Some answers are easy; 

some are more challenging. Great illustrations accompanied by descriptive vocabulary, make this a read aloud you will use each year.

1. Have the children work in groups and create their own 
 class book using the 

    same  pattern.

2. Divide your class into groups of three. Give each group four or five pictures

   of animals along with a paper with the 
names of these animals. They need

   to find as many 
common characteristics as they can and list them. After a


   minute or two, each team passes the pictures and the list to 
a new team.

   They must try to add to the list. Continue until 
all teams had the opportunity to

   look at all the pictures.                                    

AUTHOR - DERRICK BARNES

GRADES - 3-6

CORETTA SCOTT KING - AUTHOR - HONOR☮️

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.

CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF MULTICULTURAL CHILDREN’S LITERATURE BEST BOOKS ☮️

a committee of the Center for the Study of Multicultural Children’s Literature (CSMCL) identifies the best in multicultural books.

CORETTA SCOTT KING - ILLUSTRATOR - HONOR

NEWBERY AWARD - HONOR👍🏿

EZRA JACK KEATS - NEW WRITER AWARD

EZRA JACK KEATS - NEW ILLUSTRATOR AWARD

SOCIETY OF ILLUSTRATORS - GOLD MEDAL BOOK

HORN BOOK - STARRED REVIEW

KIRKUS - STARRED REVIEW

PUBLISHERS WEEKLY - STARRED REVIEW

SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL - STARRED REVIEW

HUFFINGTON POST - BEST BOOKS OF 2017

CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY - BEST PICTURE BOOKS OF 2017

An African-American boy describes the joys of getting a haircut and the

positive vibes that follow. This is a "feel good" book that should bring smiles to the face of any reader. Children need to see more books like this one.

1. Have you ever felt this way when getting a haircut?

2. Have you ever felt this way when doing something

    else? Explain.

3. Why do you think the word crown is in the title?

AUTHORS -STEVE JENKINS AND ROBIN PAGE

GRADES -2 AND UP

CALDECOTT AWARD - HONOR BOOK - BEST ILLUSTRATIONS

SCHOLASTIC - TOP 100 GREATEST BOOKS FOR KIDS👍🏿

BOOKLIST - STARRED REVIEW

AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSN. - NOTABLE CHILDREN'S BOOK

CHARLOTTE ZOLOTOW - COMMENDATION 👍🏿

This unusual book focuses on specific animal features. On one page you see five animal noses. Listeners are asked to decide the name of the animal each nose belongs to. On the next page, you see the five animals and a sentence describing how they use their noses. This is repeated with ears, feet, eyes, tails, and mouths. At the end of the book is a detailed description of all the animals shown earlier. Since I had difficulty naming most of the animals, I found it impossible to attach a grade level to it. It looks like a preschool-first grade book, but the content should interest anyone. In any event, it is a fun, informational book to share.

This entire book engages the mind of the reader                                                

AUTHOR - JESSICA LANAN

GRADES - 3-5

ROBERT F. SIBERT BOOK AWARD - HONOR👍

This award is presented annually to the writer and illustrator of the most distinguished informational book published in English during the preceding year.


GOLDEN KITE AWARD - FINALIST👍

The Golden Kite Awards are given annually by the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, an international children's writing organization, to recognize excellence in children’s literature. 


NOTABLE CHILDREN’S BOOK IN THE LANGUAGE ARTS AWARD - SELECTION👍

OUTSTANDING SCIENCE TRADE BOOKS - SELECTION👍

JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD - SELECTION

Junior Library Guild, formerly the Junior Literary Guild, is a commercial book club devoted to juvenile literature.

ASSOCIATION FOR LIBRARY SERVICE TO CHILDREN - COMMENDED

While this book appears to be written for the pre-k group, the vocabulary is more aligned with third-fifth graders. Readers will discover how the jumper spider survives in a world filled with dangers. The text and the illustrations should appeal to most readers. In addition, there are six pages at the end for those who would like to find out more about the spider. Just a perfect book for those who are arachnid enthusiasts.

1. How would your life be threatened if you were the size of the jumper spider?

2. I never knew that a jumper spider ...       .

3. A jumper spider can jump five times the length of its body. Suppose you could 

   do that. How would that help you?

AUTHOR - VASHTI HARRISON

GRADES - PRE - 2

EL DIA DE LOS NINOS/EL DIA DE LOS LIBROS SELECTION - SELECTION☮️

Highlighting diverse children’s books to honor the culture and languages of all children.

CORETTA SCOTT KING AWARD - HONOR☮️

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.

CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF MULTICULTURAL CHILDREN’S LITERATURE BEST BOOKS - SELECTION☮️

a committee of the Center for the Study of Multicultural Children’s Literature (CSMCL) identifies the best in multicultural books.

NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FOR YOUNG PEOPLE’S LITERATURE - 

FINALIST
👍

SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL - BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR - SELECTION
👍The School Library Journal is an American monthly magazine with articles and reviews for school librarians, media specialists, and public librarians who work with young people.


GOLDEN KITE AWARD - WINNER👍

The Golden Kite Awards are given annually by the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, an international children's writing organization, to recognize excellence in children’s literature. 

RISE: A FEMINIST BOOK PROJECT TOP TEN - COMMENDED
☮️

Formerly known as the Amelia Bloomer Project and compiled by the American Library Association, is an annual list of books with significant feminist content that are intended for readers from birth to age 18.

RANDOLPH CALDECOTT MEDAL - WINNER👍

The Randolph Caldecott Medal, frequently shortened to just the Caldecott, annually recognizes the preceding year's "most distinguished American picture book for children". It is awarded to the illustrator by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA). The Caldecott and Newbery Medals are considered the most prestigious American children’s book awards.


WE ARE KID LIT COLLECTIVE SUMMER READING LISTS - SELECTION☮️

recognizing the humanity of Indigenous and People of Color (IPOC) in youth literature, people with disabilities, and people from the LGBTQIA+ communities

This story centers on a little girl who is big for her age. She cannot find clothes that fit. She gets stuck in a swing. She gets constant reminders about how big she is by adults and she gets teased about her size by her peers. After a struggle, she finally learns to accept herself.

At the end of the book, the author shares her experiences of being a big child.

1. The last line of the story says, “And she was good.” What do you think it 

     means?

     She accepted herself for who she was.