Sheila Martin’s dismal childhood is irrevocably transformed when Sigmund Maier, the family’s enigmatic German tenant, introduces her to opera, music and much more. When he reappears in her adult life, Sigmund asks for her help with an immigration issue. Would she now discover the truth of why he vanished years ago?
Sheila soon discovers that “truth” has no clear definition and memories are
Saying Good-bye to the Dragon Year
We will not soon forget the year that took so many literary greats. In 2012, we lost Ray Bradbury, Gore Vidal, Maurice Sendak and Carlos Fuentes.
August seemed a particularly cruel month last year. August alone took science fiction great Harry Harrison, iconic author and editor Helen Gurley Brown, Australian-born art critic, historian and TV documentary maker Robert Hughes, and the prolific and
August seemed a particularly cruel month last year. August alone took science fiction great Harry Harrison, iconic author and editor Helen Gurley Brown, Australian-born art critic, historian and TV documentary maker Robert Hughes, and the prolific and
100 Memorable Books (Part 2 of 2)
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
SCENARIO
Fast forward to 2023. I'm having a lively discussion about children's literature and library services with a group of pre-service teachers and librarians. I mention that in 2012 I read 1,407 books. A lady in the front row raises her hand and asks,"Can you name 100 books you read in 2012?" I think about his question for a moment and then name these memorable titles.
The titles are listed in the order in which I thought of them.
Please click here to see books 1-51.
Open This Little Book by Jesse Klausmeier; illustrated by Suzy Lee. Chronicle, 2013. Interest level: Ages 4-110.
May B. by Caroline Starr Rose. Random House, 2012. Interest level: Grades 4-7.
Glory Be by Augusta Scattergood. Scholastic, 2012. Interest level: Grades 4-7.
The Plant Hunters by Anita Silvey. Farrar, Straus Giroux, 2012. Interest level: Grades 5-8.
Anita Silvey's Children's Book-A-Day Almanac. Roaring Brook Press, 2012.
Seymour Simon's Extreme Earth Records. Chronicle, 2012. Interest level:Grades 3-6.
Mrs. Harkness and the Panda by Alica Potter; illustrated by Melissa Sweet. Random House, 2012. Interest level: Grades 2-4. We've Got a Job: The 1963 Birmingham Children's March by Cynthia Y. Levinson. Peachtree Publishers, 2012. Interest level: Grades 7 and up.
One for the Murphys by Lynda Mullaly Hunt. Nancy Paulsen Books, 2012. Interest level: Grades 5-8.
Olivia Bean, Trivia Queen by Donna Gephart. Random House, 2012. Interest level: Grades 5-8.
Penguin and Pinecone by Salina Yoon. Boomsbury Kids, 2012. Interest level: K-1.
Boot and Shoe by Marla Frazee. Beach Lane Books, 2012. Interest level: K-2.
The Seven Tales of Trinket by Shelley Moore Thomas. Farrar Straus Giroux, 2012. Interest level: Grades 4-6.
Crow by Barbara Wright. Random House, 2012. Interest level: Grades 5-8.
The Lions of Little Rock by Kristin Levine. Penguin, 2012. Grades 5-8.
Every Day by David Levithan. Random House, 2012. Interest level: Grades 9-12.
See You at Harry's by Jo Knowles. Candlewick Press, 2012. Interest level: Grades 6-9.
The Cloak Society by Jeramey Kraatz. HarperColllins, 2012. Interest level: Grades 4-7.
The Great Unexpected by Sharon Creech. HarperCollins, 2012. Interest level: Grades 4-7.
Babymouse for President by Jennifer L. Holm; illustrated by Matthew Holm. Random House, 2012. Interest level: EVERYONE SHOULD READ IT :)
Giants Beware by Jorge Aguirre; illustrated by Rafael Rosado. Interest level: Grades 3-6.
Drama by Raina Telgemeier. Scholastic, 2012. Interest level: Grades 6-8.
Lunch Lady and the Picture Day Peril by Jarrett J. Krosoczka. Random House, 2012. Interest level: Grades 2-6.
Bird and Squirrel: On the Run by James Burks. Scholastic, 2012. Interest level: Grades 3-6.
Small Medium at Large by Joanne Levy. Bloomsbury, 2012. Grades 5-8.
Eighth Grade is Making Me Sick by Jennifer L. Holm; illustrated by Elicia Castaldi. Random House, 2012. Interest level: Grades 6-8.
Chained by Lynne Kelly. Farrar Straus Giroux, 2012. Interest level: Grades 4-7.
The Secret of the Fortune Wookiee by Tom Angleberger. Amulet Books, 2012. Interest level: Grades 3-7.
Leave Your Sleep, adapted by Natalie Merchant; illustrated by Barbara McClintock. Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2012.
Water Sings Blue by Kate Coombs; illustrated by Meilo So. Chronicle, 2012. Interest level: Grades 2-5.
Twelve Kind of Ice by Ellen Bryan Obed; illustrated by Barbara McClintock. Houghton Mifflin, 2012. Interest level: Grades 4-7.
On the Road to Mr. Mineo's by Barbara O'Connor. Frances Foster Books, 2012. Interest level: Grades 4-6.
Will Sparrow's Road by Karen Cushman. Houghton Mifflin, 2012. Interest level: Grades 6-8.
Baby Bear Sees Blue by Ashley Wolff. Beach Lane Books, 2012. Interest level: PreK-1.
One Cool Friend by Toni Buzzeo; illustrated by David Small. Penguin, 2012. Interest level: K-3.
Creepy Carrots by Aaron Reynolds; illustrated by Peter Brown. Simon and Schuster, 2012. Interest level: Grades 1-3.
Charley's First Night by Amy Hest; illustrated by Helen Oxenbury. Candlewick Press, 2012. Interest level: PreK-1.
Red Knit Cap Girl by Naoko Stoop. Little, Brown, 2012. Interest level: PreK-1.
Ollie and Moon: Fuhgeddaboudit! by Diane Kredensor. Random House, 2012. Interest level: K-2.
This Moose Belongs to Me by Oliver Jeffers. Penguin, 2012. Interest level: K-3.
Laundry Day by Maurie J. Manning. Houghton Mifflin, 2012. Grades 1-3.
I would mention these Newbery Medal-winning books.
I hope you have a WONDERFUL 2013. Happy Reading!
I would mention these Newbery Medal-winning books.
I hope you have a WONDERFUL 2013. Happy Reading!
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