Friday, October 24, 2008
Thursday, October 23, 2008
The Year of Newbury
I've started this second blog page less as a blog, and more to record my latest reading challenge. Last year, I read an article about George W. Bush and how many books he read each year. I felt myself inspired to read more books than he did, just to see what 84 books a year feels like. While I did read some of the same books on his list, I also read others. However, I lost count and have no idea how many books I actually read, although I don't believe I hit the 84 mark.
This year, I'm challenging myself to read all of the recipients of the John Newbery Medal. Each year (since 1922), a book that is heralded as being an outstanding addition to the world of children's literature is given this prestigious award. For more information and a list of winners, visit the Wikipedia Newbery article. (The ALA page is under construction.)
I'm reading these books because my experiences reading in grade school have taught me so much about language as well as culture, and I respect the individuals who strive to continue making unique contributions to literature for children. Don't get me wrong, I think the Babysitter's Club and Hardy Boys are great reads, but many of these Newbery winners are broadening kids awareness of so many things (and mine, actually).
I plan to use this page to detail my own responses to each of the Newbery winners, which I am attempting to read in reverse order, beginning with 2008's winner, which I unfortunately have not been able to obtain yet from the library.
If you're interested in taking on this challenge with me, send me an email or a comment, and I'll link you to this blog.
This year, I'm challenging myself to read all of the recipients of the John Newbery Medal. Each year (since 1922), a book that is heralded as being an outstanding addition to the world of children's literature is given this prestigious award. For more information and a list of winners, visit the Wikipedia Newbery article. (The ALA page is under construction.)
I'm reading these books because my experiences reading in grade school have taught me so much about language as well as culture, and I respect the individuals who strive to continue making unique contributions to literature for children. Don't get me wrong, I think the Babysitter's Club and Hardy Boys are great reads, but many of these Newbery winners are broadening kids awareness of so many things (and mine, actually).
I plan to use this page to detail my own responses to each of the Newbery winners, which I am attempting to read in reverse order, beginning with 2008's winner, which I unfortunately have not been able to obtain yet from the library.
If you're interested in taking on this challenge with me, send me an email or a comment, and I'll link you to this blog.
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