The Newbery Challenge: Jacob Have I Loved

Friday, January 25, 2013
Some facts about 1981

Chariots of Fire won Best Picture. 

MTV debuted.  

Dallas was one of the most popular shows. 

Dolly Parton's "9 to 5" was a hit. 

Travis Jonker, Colby Sharp, and I were born. 

Fables won the Caldecott Medal. 

Jacob Have I Loved won the Newbery Medal. 



Please visit Colby's blog to find out what he thought of Jacob Have I Loved. 


I love listening to Katherine Paterson talk about her childhood. 



Katherine Paterson presented at the 2010 National Book Festival. 


Travis Jonker designed the cover on the right. 


Borrow Jacob Have I Loved from your school or public library. Whenever possible, please support independent bookshops.