About The Newbery Medal

The Newbery Medal is awarded annually by the American Library Association for the most distinguished American children's book published the previous year.

The Newbery Award thus became the first children's book award in the world. Its terms, as well as its long history, continue to make it the best known and most discussed children's book award in this country.

Source: http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/newberymedal/aboutnewbery/aboutnewbery.cfm

Sunday, February 20, 2011

When You Reach Me

So I have finished the first book on my list. (I actually finished two but haven't had the chance to write).

When You Reach Me, by Rebecca Stead was surprising. I couldn't figure out what the book was really about until almost the end (which I guess is was the author's intent from the beginning). What I thought was simply a sweet story about a young girl growing up in the city and dealing with the challenges of being a pre-teen, actually ended up somewhat differently. This book has hints of mystery and intrigue which after I read the first couple of chapters, kept me reading to find out the ending.

I would read this book aloud in a classroom, any grade over about 3rd would be appropriate. I would also recommend this book to any student.
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