During 2012, Colby Sharp and I posted fifty-six Newbery videos. Fifty-six might not seem like a large number, but many of the early books required huge doses of caffeine. My head hurts just thinking about The Story of Mankind, Shen of the Sea, and The Trumpeter of Krakow.
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry is the subject of this week's video. As an added bonus, you'll take a little trip down Chicago's State Street (that great street).
Don't forget to visit Colby Sharp's blog.
"Jerry Pinkney, everyone. That’s who created the original illustration for today’s cover redo candidate. Can I throw in the towel now? No? Well, here we go…"
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry is the subject of this week's video. As an added bonus, you'll take a little trip down Chicago's State Street (that great street).
Nancy J. Jonson and Cyndi Giorgis interviewed Mildred D. Taylor.
A Message from Travis Jonker
