Post by Mary on Sept 18, 2006 14:00:23 GMT -5
Here is the 3rd reading list for the Allen County Public Library’s Mock Newbery Election. This list was compiled through the use of starred reviews, lots of reading and discussion of new book titles, and comments/recommendations on this Discussion Board.
Avi. Crispin At the Edge of the World
Bausum, Ann. Freedom Riders
Budhos, Marina. Ask Me No Questions
Bunting, Eve. One Green Apple
Cooper, Susan. Victory
DiCamillo, Kate. Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride
Dowell, Frances O'Roark. Phineas L. MacGuire… Erupts!
Engle, Margarita. The Poet Slave of Cuba
Freedman, Russell. Freedom Walkers - The Story of the Montgomery Bus Boycott
Lubar, David. Punished!
McKissack, Patricia C. Porch Lies - Tales of Slicksters, Tricksters, and Other Wily Characters
Paterson, Katherine. Bread and Roses, Too
Paulsen, Gary. The Legend of Bass Reeves
Schade, Susan and Jon Buller. Travels of Thelonious
Williams, Maiya. The Hour of the Cobra
As you explore these titles, please keep in mind the Newbery criteria which we are trying to emulate: “In identifying distinguished writing in a book for children, committee members need to consider:
• Interpretation of the theme or concept.
• Presentation of information including accuracy, clarity and organization.
• Development of plot.
• Delineation of characters.
• Delineation of setting.
• Appropriateness of style.
It is equally important to remember that the award is for literary quality and quality of presentation for children. The award is not for didactic intent or for popularity. (The preceding is adapted from the official Newbery terms and criteria from ALSC.)
We will plan to post our 4th and final list for this year in November, 2006. The Allen County Public Library’s Mock Newbery discussion will be held in Fort Wayne, Indiana on January 13, 2007.
Avi. Crispin At the Edge of the World
Bausum, Ann. Freedom Riders
Budhos, Marina. Ask Me No Questions
Bunting, Eve. One Green Apple
Cooper, Susan. Victory
DiCamillo, Kate. Mercy Watson Goes for a Ride
Dowell, Frances O'Roark. Phineas L. MacGuire… Erupts!
Engle, Margarita. The Poet Slave of Cuba
Freedman, Russell. Freedom Walkers - The Story of the Montgomery Bus Boycott
Lubar, David. Punished!
McKissack, Patricia C. Porch Lies - Tales of Slicksters, Tricksters, and Other Wily Characters
Paterson, Katherine. Bread and Roses, Too
Paulsen, Gary. The Legend of Bass Reeves
Schade, Susan and Jon Buller. Travels of Thelonious
Williams, Maiya. The Hour of the Cobra
As you explore these titles, please keep in mind the Newbery criteria which we are trying to emulate: “In identifying distinguished writing in a book for children, committee members need to consider:
• Interpretation of the theme or concept.
• Presentation of information including accuracy, clarity and organization.
• Development of plot.
• Delineation of characters.
• Delineation of setting.
• Appropriateness of style.
It is equally important to remember that the award is for literary quality and quality of presentation for children. The award is not for didactic intent or for popularity. (The preceding is adapted from the official Newbery terms and criteria from ALSC.)
We will plan to post our 4th and final list for this year in November, 2006. The Allen County Public Library’s Mock Newbery discussion will be held in Fort Wayne, Indiana on January 13, 2007.