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Monday, January 18, 2016

A small correction to last week's post: LAST STOP ON MARKET STREET not only won the Newbery, but was a Caldecott honor selection! I can't wait to start reading all of the winners and honor books...

Monday, January 11, 2016

Well, the winners are in!

NEWBERY:
Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Pena

NEWBERY HONOR:
War that Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker
Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson
Echo by Pam Munoz Ryan

CALDECOTT:
Finding Winnie illustrated by Sophie Blackall

CALDECOTT HONOR:
Trombone Shorty illustrated by Bryan Collier
Waiting illustrated by Kevin Henkes
Voice of Freedom, Frannie Lou Hamer illustrated by Ekua Holmes