Caldecott. Newbery. Coretta Scott King. Oh my! All of these names represent prestigious literary awards. Book covers proudly display their flashy seals. And yet, I can’t help but wonder--are award winning books really better than their cotemporaries?
As a librarian-in-training, I should be embarrassed to admit it, but, 75% of the time I dislike Newbery award winners! Your mouth is hanging open in complete disbelief, I just know it, but I’m reconsidering my opinion. My LME 518: Adv Children’s Literature course asks that I read books recognized by each of the aforementioned awards and perhaps my taste for awarded literature will change. Regardless, I’ll analyze my findings in the following posts and like my header mentions, don’t hesitate to comment on the titles or even my opinions. And now, let the quest begin!
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