Roll out the red carpet!
No, I am not talking about the Golden Globes, SAG Awards, Grammys, or the Oscars. In the world of children's literature it is Newbery Award season.
As stated by the Association of Library Service to Children, "The Newbery Medal is awarded annually by the American Library Association for the most distinguished American children's book published the previous year."
The award was named for the eighteenth-century English bookseller John Newbery.
And the winner is...
Tune in January 23rd to find out 2017's big winner!
Guest of Honor
The Fifth Grade Annual Newbery Luncheon is almost here! All parents should have received a packet of preliminary information regarding this fabulous affair.
Our speaker this year is Clare Vanderpool. She is a Newbery Award winner (wow!) and a Michael Printz Award winner. She has a long list of other literary awards.
Coming to a classroom near you!
The excitement up the hill is palpable and we cannot wait to get started!
