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We have read a lot of good books this year but did we miss your favorite?Write in your book choice for December.
https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/3...
The vote is in! Pocket Bear by Katherine Applegate has been chosen as our November read.
Could this publication give Katherine Applegate another Newbery award?
Graciela in the Abyss by Meg Medina was chosen as our book this month.
Could this be another Newbery medal for Meg Medina?
Kathleen wrote: "I have listened to or read all the winners and honor books, except The Story of Mankind, and I’m listening to it right now. I tried reading it once and gradually stopped. Now I have ..."You are right he talks down to his audience. My favorite quote from the story of mankind.
"As for Sulla, he became "Dictator," which meant sole and supreme ruler of all the Roman possessions. He ruled Rome for four years, and he died quietly in his bed, having spent the last year of his life tenderly raising his cabbages, as was the custom of so many Romans who had spent a lifetime killing their fellow-men."
The poll for September is open! Feel free to "write in" any titles you would like our group to discuss.https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/3...
As always, thank you to those who have made suggestions for this months poll!
Aug 01, 2025 08:05AM
Our book for August is Death in the Jungle: Murder, Betrayal, and the Lost Dream of Jonestown by Candace Fleming.
As Debra pointed out, in our poll comments, this is a book for a more mature audience. We have touched on the topic of the Newberry age range a few times in our discussions. What are your thoughts? Is this a strong contender for the Newbery award or more appropriate for the Printz award?
The Trouble with Heroes by Kate Messner has been chosen for our July reading.
What did you think of it?
The poll for July has been posted!https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/3...
As always thank you to those who wrote suggestions in our 2026 Contenders thread.
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Our June read has been chosen!Candle Island by Lauren Wolk
Suggest books for our monthly poll at: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
The June poll is open for voting and will close on June 1st.https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/3...
Thank you to all who have suggested titles to be included in this months poll!
Bad Badger: A Love Story by Maryrose Wood has been chosen for our book of the month.
Could Bad Badger: A Love Story give Maryrose her first Newbery award?
The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest by Aubrey Hartman was chosen as our April read.
Is it distinguished?
The April poll is open, please vote!https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/3...
Let us know what you are reading and what books you would like to see in future polls.
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Books are also pulled from the 2026 Mock Newbery Goodreads List and available if you would like to list or upvote books.
https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/2...
The poll for what to read in March is open!I'm excited to start our search for the next award winning book.
https://www.goodreads.com/poll/show/3...
Thank you to those who have made suggestions in the 2026 Contenders thread.
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
I don't know about you all, but I have a couple books I need to read!
