Mock Newbery 2026 discussion

I wanted to start a thread for the non fiction books that are getting a lot of attention. For starters I thought we could take a look at Imprisoned: The Betrayal of Japanese Americans during World War II. Has anyone read this one? What did you think of it?

http://richiespicks.pbworks.com/IMPRI...

But my favorite nonfiction booktalk of the year remains LINCOLN'S GRAVE ROBBERS by Steve Sheinkin. And I'm still unclear whether it is considered 2012 (as listed on the copyright page) or 2013 (which is when it apparently was released).

Are you considering poetry or folk/fairy tales as non-fiction?

How about picture books? I really loved On a Beam of Light.

I also liked Darwin's Frog and Primates: The Fearless Science of Jane Goodall....

Richie wrote: "But my favorite nonfiction booktalk of the year remains LINCOLN'S GRAVE ROBBERS by Steve Sheinkin. And I'm still unclear whether it is considered 2012 (as listed on the copyright page) or 2013 (wh..."

I really liked this book, too. My copy lists a 2013 published date.

Mary wrote: "Are you considering poetry or folk/fairy tales as non-fiction?"

This is a difficult question. It really does depend on the book.

I really loved Courage Has No Color about the Triple Nickles, the first black paratroopers. I have not read the others.

Here's what I wrote about Courage Has No Color:
http://richiespicks.pbworks.com/COURA...

Richie wrote: "http://richiespicks.pbworks.com/IMPRI..."
Great review!

I really liked Lincoln's Grave Robbers, and I recently looked at Eruption!: Volcanoes and the Science of Saving Lives and thought it was incredibly compelling - although I was so caught up in the book that I wasn't really looking at it with my Newbery glasses.

I thought Lincoln's Grave Robbers was outstanding, and want to read Imprisoned: the Betrayal of Japanese-Americans During World War II. I'm always interested in hearing about what nonfiction titles other people are reading.

I just finished . I'm not sure if it is award eligible since the author has a similar adult title. But it is a great NF for grades 5 and up.

Courage Has No Color, The True Story of the Triple Nickles: America's First Black Paratroopers
The Mystery of Darwin's Frog
Primates: The Fearless Science of Jane Goodall, Dian Fossey, and Biruté Galdikas

Not 100% sure those are the right books meant, esp. Darwin's Frog. I rely on links. :)

I also really liked The Mystery of Darwin's Frog! It was very interesting, and the photos and illustrations really added to it.