The SJCPL Adult Mock Newbery Club met and talked about the Newbery Medal and books from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., despite heavy snow the night before and 1 member getting stuck in 2 separate snowbanks on the way to the meeting! The eight of us talked and talked and laughed and discussed and in the end, after 1 ballot, our Mock Newbery Medal was awarded to:
Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhha Lai
We also awarded 3 honor books:
Ness, Patrick. A Monster Calls.
Schmidt, Gary. Okay for Now.
Yelchin, Eugene. Breaking Stalin's Nose.
What a terrific and rewarding experience. Thanks to everyone who participated, and I can't wait for Monday morning to arrive!
I wish I could have made the meeting. I've thoroughly enjoyed taking part in the blog and appreciate everyone's work. See you again next year.
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Thanks Patricia! Hope you'll return for 2012-2013. We're already compiling titles!
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