Comments on: Newbery/Caldecott 2013: The Spring Prediction Edition

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Newbery and Caldecott Possible Winners for 2013 | — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 15:53:52 +0000

[...] compiling a list of books that these gurus are predicting and trying to read them all before January when the awards are announced. This list [...]

By: Kim B.

Kim B. — Thu, 10 May 2012 00:17:51 +0000

I just finished WONDER about ten minutes ago. I found it to be marvelous. It’s already a given for the Schneider Award (I suppose, although Auggie didn’t really seem “disabled” to me), but it would be stupendous to see it win the Newbery. It’s the only one of the contenders I’ve read so far, but it really moved me like few other books have.

By: Sharon Touchton

Sharon Touchton — Wed, 09 May 2012 17:24:59 +0000

I am almost through The One and Only Ivan with a third grade class. They are loving it as much as I am. Applegate’s The Underneath was superb, but I think this new one has a better chance. I had it pegged even before I read the blog.

By: Mr. H

Mr. H — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 03:22:08 +0000

What about LIAR & SPY? Not sure I can wait till August to read it . . .

By: Jules

Jules — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 02:38:57 +0000

Kay Maclear’s Virginia Wolf will take your breath away, but the talented Isabelle Arsenault is not eligible, I assume.

I’m fond of the books mentioned here, but I must say that Matthew Cordell’s Another Brother is a little bit of genius, too. So is Kate Coombs’ Water Sings Blue (Meilo So).

By: Christy Hale

Christy Hale — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:33:44 +0000

Baby Bear Sees Blue is glorious. It’s my number one choice for Caldecott. Ashley has such an impressive body of work behind her. She really brings her mastery to this book.

By: Elizabeth Bird

Elizabeth Bird — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:21:28 +0000

Gidwitz does indeed have a new book coming out but it’s about Jack and Jill rather than Hansel and Gretel this time. Good point, though. It may be one to watch for.

By: ashley wolff

ashley wolff — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:07:11 +0000

I almost choked on my coffee when I read your post mentioning my book. After nearly 30 years at this, I have pretty much given up ideas of winning a prize and I just try to make books that kids will love. I thank you for the appreciation of Baby Bear Sees Blue.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:27:02 +0000

I LOVED And Then It’s Spring. I read it and then e-mailed my staff saying this was an early Caldecott contender and they needed to get their hands on it ASAP. It’s a lovely book and the illustrations capture the changing seasons so perfectly. I also think it’s different enough from Amos McGee to stand out.

By: Rachael V.

Rachael V. — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 13:32:17 +0000

Wonder is the one to beat for me so far, and I’m about to read The One and Only Ivan.

I’m all squee about the new Laura Amy Schlitz, and I hadn’t heard about that Grace Lin title yet, but if it’s anything like Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (or Dragon and Min-Li, as my kid calls it), it shall be full of win.

I’m surprised people aren’t talking more about The Lions of Little Rock.