It's book award season!!!

The winners of the ALA Youth Media Awards will be announced on Monday morning at 8 am PT (11 am here in NC). Here's the link if you would like to watch in real time on Monday: http://ala.unikron.com/

Therefore, I am taking a break from my best of list to post about the Newbery and Printz groups that I ran this year and make my own predictions.

Mock Newbery

This was the second year that I facilitated a Mock Newbery group for my public library. Some members were new and some participated last year, so it was a good mix of experience and new ideas. The group met for our final discussion on December 12. Below is the list we discussed.

• Aru Shah and the End of Time by Roshani Chokshi
• Baby Monkey, Private Eye by Brian Selznick and David Serlin
• Be Prepared by Vera Brosgol
• Blended by Sharon Draper
• Front Desk by Kelly Yang
• Ghost Boys by Jewel Parker Rhodes
• Peter and Ernesto: A Tale of Two Sloths by Graham Annable
• The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl by Stacy McAnulty

After two hours of discussion and voting, consensus was reached. The group picked Ghost Boys as their winner, with Baby Monkey, Private Eye, Blended, Front Desk and The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl as their honor books.

My Newbery Picks and Predictions

Personally, I would pick either The Parker Inheritance by Varian Johnson or The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo. I think Cardboard Kingdom by Chad Sell, et. al., Hey, Kiddo by Jarrett Krosoczka, Small Spaces by Katherine Arden, and The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang would be excellent honor books.

As for what is likely to be picked, popular choices online seem to be Front Desk, Sweep: The Story of a Girl and her Monster by Jonathan Auxier, The Book of Boy by Catherine Gilbert Murdock, The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge by M. T. Anderson and Eugene Yelchin, Louisiana's Way Home by Kate DiCamillo, The Journey of Little Charlie by Christopher Paul Curtis and Snow Lane by Josie Angelini. 

What will the committee pick? Who knows?! There are a ton of good choices this year and no end to opinions. Chances are good that the Real Committee will have a tough time reaching consensus and the winner may be safer than we would like. Or maybe they will go way out and pick a graphic novel or horror book or older reader book. We'll know soon enough.

I am a bit tired of hearing the argument against older books like Hey, Kiddo and The Poet X. This comes up every year. Many want the overlap between Printz and Newbery to be removed, but the Newbery is almost 100 years old and many of the early winners were on the older reader end of the spectrum, so maybe we should just get over it.

Mock Printz

This was the first year for my teen Mock Printz group. Some had a hard time getting a lot of reading done as well as their studies, but they tried really hard and did a decent job of it.  We met on December 13 and discussed these books:

• After the Shot Drops by Randy Ribay
• As You Wish by Chelsea Sedoti
• The Astonishing Color of After by Emily X. R. Pan
• The Belles by Dhonielle Clayton
• Dread Nation by Justina Ireland
• Fatal Throne by Candace Fleming, et. al.
• Love, Hate & Other Filters by Samira Ahmed
• Mary's Monster: Love, Madness and How Mary Shelley Created Frankenstein by Lita Judge
• Picture Us in the Light by Kelly Loy Gilbert

After two hours of discussion (and some tooth pulling to get them to talk), consensus was reached. The group picked Love, Hate & Other Filters. Their honor books were The Astonishing Color of After, Fatal Throne and Picture Us in the Light.

My Printz Picks and Predictions

My pick for Printz is The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo. This book blew me away both as a print book and an audio. If it doesn't win a few awards, I will be very surprised. My honor books would be Hey, Kiddo, Dread Nation, Darius the Great is Not Okay by Adib Khorram, Tess of the Road by Rachel Hartman, Blood Water Paint by Joy McCullough, Girl Made of Stars by Ashley Herring Blake and The Lady's Guide to Petticoats and Piracy by Mackenzi Lee.

Likely to be picked are The Poet X, Hey, Kiddo, and The Astonishing Color of After. Online favorites include these three, plus A Very Large Expanse of Sea by Tahereh Mafi, Mary's Monster and The Prince and the Dressmaker.

Other Awards

Since I was on the Great Graphic Novels for Teens committee a few years ago, I love to predict that award, too. I'm sure they will pick Hey, Kiddo, The Prince and the Dressmaker, Be Prepared and Cardboard Kingdom for the top ten. I also expect Illegal by Eoin Colfer and Unwanted by Don Brown will make an appearance. If I were still on the committee, I would add Crush by Svetlana Chmakova, Sanity and Tallulah by Molly Brooks and Check, Please!: #Hockey by Ngozi Ukazu.

For Geisel, I would choose Meet Yasmin! by Saadia Faruqi, with honors for Mr. Monkey Bakes a Cake by Jeff Mack and See Zip Zap by David Milgrim. 

For Caldecott, I'm hoping for either Dreamers by Yuyi Morales or Drawn Together by Minh Le and Dan Santat to win. I would also be happy with Julián is a Mermaid by Jessica Love, Ocean Meets Sky by the Fan brothers, or Between the Lines: How Ernie Barnes Went from the Football Field to the Art Gallery by Sandra Neil Wallace and Brian Collier won. It would be truly hilarious if The Wall in the Middle of the Book by Jon Agee took the award.

As for the rest, I'm happy to wait and see....and then read them all!

Jenn's Picks of 2018 - Teen Edition

Now for my favorite--Teens! Had a hard time narrowing it down, so there's a lot of them.

Fiction



Moving and shocking. Based on a true story. Verse style works well with topic. Possible Printz or Morris winner.



Every new king must defeat a dragon and bring home a princess to marry. But is that what really happens? I spent most of this book angry and upset, but oh, that ending!



Darius feels very removed from his Persian heritage, from his father and from life in general. When his grandfather gets sick, the whole family travels to Iran, where Darius makes his first true friend. So much history and geography of Iran is easily smushed into a book about identity, depression, friendship, fathers and sons, and even a bit of searching for your sexuality.



It is well-written, action-packed and so timely (even though it is set during the Reconstruction). Jane is the heroine we need and deserve right now. And the snark and social commentary are on point. But Jane isn't the only awesome character. You are going to love her friends Katherine and Red Jack, too. Not so sure about Gideon or Redfern, but even minor characters like Lilly and Nessie are so well-drawn you will feel like you have met them before. And the action scenes are just the right amount of gore and fight. The flashbacks and info given through letters reveals just enough backstory at just the right times.



Henry VIII's wives tell their own stories. This is one of those books that adults might like better than teens. But for the right teen, it will be catnip.



This was a very hard book to read and it should be. How do you deal with a rape when the rapist is your twin and the survivor is one of your very best friends? And your parents and most other friends totally believe your brother without even hearing the rest of the story? The emotions and behaviors in this book are very appropriate to the age group and situations, quite realistic and believable. We needed this book.



There are a lot of things that I really love about this book--and a few things not so much. First of all the dark and creepy mood sneaks up on you. While the story is slow to start, that fits the suspenseful feel of the plot and the way Alice knows so little of her own story. The twists that happen near the middle and end are surprising but not completely unexpected if you look back. I was reminded not only of Grimm's, but also of The Neverending Story, Ellen Datlow's fairy tale collections/retellings, Robin McKinley, Holly Black and Neil Gaiman. Plus all the fairy tales ever. So, if you like your fairytales dark, here's one you will enjoy.



This is a sequel to The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue from 2017, but it is even better. Felicity's voice rings so true and her friends, enemies and even frenemies are fully developed and interesting on their own. And the magical element couldn't possibly be cuter. Oh, and petticoats and piracy are both important to the story.

I could hear Xiomara sharing her poems as I read. I have known this teen; I have worked with this teen; I have been this teen. I was especially struck by the issues of guilt and body consciousness that she is dealing with because of her parents and the church. Many girls (and some boys) carry this inside of them. I love how she found her voice and her place beyond and within her own body.



Love, love, love this. Pierce has returned to her original writing style and sensibilities in a way that makes me very happy. Arram's experiences mirror Alanna's in some ways, but he is a quite different person and is written as such. It was worth the long wait. Can't wait for the next one.

This is a road trip book and it ambles, so if you are looking for a fast-paced adventure, this is not the one. However, it ambles with extreme purpose. Tess needs that amble and, for the most part, you as the reader do, too.  It is a book about the damage our families and society can cause. It is about rape culture. It is about healing at your own speed and accepting who you are, who your family members are, and learning to accept the world when you must and change it when you can.



A mystery across two timelines involving kidnapping, murder and bootlegging, as well as two teen girl sleuths. The stories weave together nicely, and while I figured out one of the big reveals at the end, I haven't solved the big mystery and did not solve one of the smaller mysteries before the end.



Fun romance for those who love Sarah Dessen and Jaclyn Moriarty with a diverse cast and some good comedic moments.

Non-Fiction



Serious yet funny story of one immigrant teen's experience working her way through the system, as well as discovering what it means to her to "become American."



An impressive variety of first-hand accounts makes this a stand-out in war history, esp. for a war that was so misrepresented and divisive for America. Great timing since we might be headed for another.



Moving free verse, illustrated biography of a woman who made a huge difference to science fiction, though her own life was afflicted and abusive.



Nye's poems address and resonate in today's busy and confusing climate. Read them and you will remember what (or discover) some of what life can be without all the noise.

Graphic Novels



Cute, entertaining and very, very realistic. If you like Giant Days, this is the boy flip side.



An amazing book about how addiction effects children and family. I like how honest Krosoczka is and how he portrays the child's view of their family and situation, slowly revealing what is really going on. This is a dark story but it is also a loving and hopeful one.



Incredibly cute and fun new series about a world pretty similar to ours, except it has magical creatures living in it. Julie is a werewolf coffee barista with a new girlfriend and a best friend who has somehow been transformed into a regular human. Can she and all her friends figure out what is going on? Or will something dreadful happen?



Chase manages to bring Gert back, but everyone has grown up and apart. Can they get back together and get along?



Emotionally fulfilling and graphically stunning. I really enjoyed this quiet story about grief, fear, and friendship.

Next up, Adult books!

Printz Rewind: 2000

Since I'm doing both a Mock Newbery and Mock Printz group this year, I thought I could reread the Printz books as well. In some cases, this was a first read, but lots of these I have read already.

The Michael L. Printz Award began in 1999 with the first set of awards being given in 2000. This means it is coming up on its 20 year anniversary! For more information on criteria and past winners, check out ALA's Printz Award page.

What happened in 1999?

• Bill Clinton was acquitted for impeachment.
• Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones became the first to circumnavigate the Earth in a hot air balloon.
• NATO launched air strikes against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
• Family Guy and SpongeBob SquarePants premiered.
• Canada established Nunavut as an Inuit homeland and new territory.
• Bill Gates became the richest person in the world.
• Tornadoes ravaged Oklahoma, killing 36 people.
• Napster debuted.
• The Columbine School Massacre resulted in the deaths of 12 students, 1 teacher and the 2 perpetrators.
• John F. Kennedy, Jr. died in a plane crash.
• Pokemon became the most popular toy/game in the US.
• Star Wars Episode I, The Matrix, and The Blair Witch Project premiered.
• Stanley Kubrick died on March 7, followed by Joe DiMaggio on March 8 and Shel Silverstein on May 10. 
• Stephen King got hit by a van and was hospitalized for three weeks.
• The first Georgia Nicholson, second Series of Unfortunate Events, and third Harry Potter books were published.
• Holes won the Newbery.

The Honor Books....

Hard Love by Ellen Wittlinger

John is a lonely guy with a sad home life who writes zines. While dropping off his newest creation, he meets Marisol, a "Puerto Rican Cuban Yankee Lesbian" who warns him not to fall for her. Off course he does...

Fairly good place to start my Printz book read. This just threw me back to the late 90's so hard. Much of it rang true, mostly in a good way. Remember how great zines were? Also, who hasn't fallen for someone who wasn't attracted to them and never could be? I wish I had found this book then instead of now, but I still felt the realness of it.

Skellig by David Almond

When Michael's family moves into an old house, he discovers a weird stranger in the garage. One who he wants to help and who might be able to help his sick baby sister.

Well, that book was just as weird and magical as I remembered. I read it the year it came out and surprisingly remembered most of the plot and feel of it clearly. This feels like a strange dream from beginning to end.

Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson

For Melinda, freshman year of high school is just one big lie. Because she got the end-of-summer party busted, everyone hates her. But she had her reasons. In art class, she finds solace and begins to deal with the events of that night. 

This was a reread for me too. In fact, I recently read the updated graphic novel version. Sadly, this is still a quite pertinent topic. I am so glad that this book exists.

And the Winner Was....

Monster by Walter Dean Myers

An intense story about a boy on trial for murder told in a movie script format. I like the mystery of this book, how at the end you are still not sure what exactly happened. I think it is still very timely in its issues of race and the criminal justice system. Would love to hear reactions from modern teens.

What I Read in July

Another Summer Reading month, so time and energy for reading was in short supply. However, there were definitely some standouts.



The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang

A refreshing book about being different and the pressures of trying to live up to other's expectations. By day Sebastian is a prince looking for a bride; by night he is Lady Crystallia, fashion icon and trendsetter, who works with his personal dressmaker and best friend Francis to wow Paris. How can he reconcile his two worlds? And what about the feelings developing between the prince and his dressmaker?



Girl Made of Stars by Ashley Herring Blake

When one of her best friends accuses Mara's twin brother of rape, she struggles to understand the disconnect between who she believes her brother to be and what he has done. Meanwhile, her parents and schoolmates immediately take his side, while her ex-girlfriend, Charlie, and his best friend, Alex, also question what really happened. And Mara also has to deal with her own past experience with sexual assault.

This was a very hard book to read and it should be. How do you deal with a rape when the rapist is your twin and the survivor is one of your very best friends? And your parents and most other friends totally believe your brother without even hearing the rest of the story? The emotions and behaviors in this book are very appropriate to the age group and situations, quite realistic and believable. We needed this book.

 1. As the Crow Flies by Melanie Gilman
 2. Skellig by David Almond
 3. Tales from Silver Lands by Charles J. Finger
 4. All Summer Long by Hope Larson
 5. Gordon: Bark to the Future! by Ashley Spires
 6. Be Prepared by Vera Brosgol
 7. The Joy of Cookies: Cookie Monster's Guide to Life by Cookie Monster
 8. Call of the Wild by Jack London
 9. Lumberjanes: Bonus Tracks by Holly Black, et al.
10. The Witch Doesn't Burn in This One by Amanda Lovelace
11. Shade's Children by Garth Nix
12. The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang
13. Grumpy Monkey by Suzanne Lang
14. Shadow Scale by Rachel Hartman
15. Paper Girls vol. 4 by Brian K. Vaughn
16. Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World by Penelope Bagieu
17. "Repent, Harlequin!" Said the Ticktockman by Harlen Ellison
18. Sometimes You Fly by Katherine Applegate
19. The Neverending Story by Michael Ende
20. Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi
21. Whale in a Fishbowl by Troy Howell
22. The Big Umbrella by Amy June Bates
23. The Funeral by Matt James
24. A Busy Creature's Day Eating by Mo Willems
25. Play by Jez Alborough
26. The End of the Beginning: Being the Adventures of a Small Snail by Avi
27. A Beginning, a Muddle, and an End: The Right Way to Write Writing by Avi
28. We Don't Eat Our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins
29. What If...by Samantha Berger
30. Yellowcake by Margo Lanagan
31. Ocean Monsters by Natalie Lunis
32. The Dinosaurs of Waterhouse Hawkins by Barbara Kerley
33. Surprising Sharks by Nicola Davies
34. See Me Grow by Penelope Arden
35. Girl Made of Stars by Ashley Herring Blake

What I Read in June

AAAAHHHH! Summer is crazy!

Okay, I feel better. So anyway, I challenged myself to read mostly books that I already own and then decide if I am keeping them or not; those will be marked with a 😣. Little bit of cleaning up for summer.

Reviewing three picture books today:



Julián is a Mermaid by Jessica Love

When Julián notices some ladies on the bus dressed as mermaids, he is fascinated and decides to make his own mermaid costume. His grandmother discovers him and they both go to a parade full of mermaids.

I love the soft pastel colors and graceful lines of the art. I love that everyone is a different body type. And, of course, I love that Julián's grandmother supports him and doesn't act like dressing up makes him inferior. Such a lovely book!



Ocean Meets Sky by Terry and Eric Fan

After his grandfather dies, Finn decides to honor him by building his own ship and sailing on a magical journey. Fantastic illustrations and a careful exploration of grief for children makes this a stand-out.



Drawn Together by Minh Le; illustrated by Dan Santat

A boy and his grandfather think they have nothing in common until they work together to create a supernatural world and a pair of heroes on a mission. The combined art styles are gorgeous and the language and cultural barriers that are overcome are very real. The idea of art as a form of communication is amazing.

 1. The Dark Frigate by Charles Boardman Hawes
 2. The Earth, My Butt and Other Big Round Things by Carolyn Mackler
 3. Blaze by Richard Bachman (aka Stephen King) 😣
 4. I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sanchez
 5. Peter and Ernesto: A Tale of Two Sloths by Graham Annable
 6. Ocean Meets Sky by Terry Fan; illustrated by Eric Fan
 7. Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam by Elizabeth Partridge
 8. Hard Love by Ellen Wittlinger
 9. Doctor Who: The Lost Dimension vol. 2 by Nick Abadzis, Cavan Scott, and George Mann; illustrated by Rachael Stott and Mariano Lacclaustra
10. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte 😣
11. Juliản is a Mermaid by Jessica Love
12. Tom's Midnight Garden by Phillipa Pearce; illustrated by Ềdith
13. New Shoes by Sara Vernon
14. Seraphina by Rachel Hartman
15. Drawn Together by Minh Le; illustrated by Dan Santat
16. I Kill Giants by Joe Kelly; illustrated by J. M. Ken Nimura
17. The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck 😣
18. The Dream Coach by Anne Parrish; illustrated by Dillwyn Parrish

YALSA Hub Challenge Part 3

So since the last post, I have finished 3 more books from the Challenge. Officially this means it is complete, but I'll probably try to read a few more, if I can.



The Book of Dust vol. 1: La Belle Sauvage by Philip Pullman; read by Michael Sheen (Odyssey Award)

In a prequel to the original Mortal Instruments series, we learn how Lyra came to Jordan College and meet some people who influenced her very, very early life. She is an infant here, so the story primarily concerns two young teens who help her survive a flood and a dangerous man, Malcolm and Alice. The narrator for the book is quite good. I like this every bit as much as The Golden Compass. I didn't think I would be sucked back into the world but I truly was. Can't wait for the next book.



Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom: My Story of the 1965 Selma Voting Rights March by Lynda Blackmon Lowery; read by Damaras Obi (Amazing Audiobooks for Teens)

Moving first-hand account of a turbulent time in American history (one we sadly seem to be repeating). The reader was amazing, esp. when she sang the songs at the beginning and end. The appendix that details significant people that the author encountered during the march was well researched and appropriately detailed.



I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter by Erika L. Sanchez (National Book Award)

Technically this one wasn't included in the Hub Challenge, but it should be.

Julia's perfect older sister dies unexpectedly and now her parent's seem to think she should take her place in their home. But Julia is not her sister and she suspects that her sister wasn't as perfect as she appeared to be.

At times Julia seems a bit whiny but this seems authentic to her age, situation and mental illness. I was surprised several times near the end and moved by the life experiences of many of the characters.

YALSA's Hub Challenge Part 2.5

Well, I finally got back to finishing my update for the challenge. Sorry for the long wait!


Sandwiches!: More Than You've Ever Wanted to Know about Making and Eating America's Favorite Food by Alison Deering; illustrated by Bob Lentz (Quick Picks for Young Adults)

What a fun and useful book! I loved all the history bits about the different challenges and how the book is divided up by "levels" based on what kind of equipment you need to make the sandwiches. The challenge parts were a bit gross, but what teen wouldn't love this book?!



They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera (Rainbow List)

This was an interesting one--sad and happy at turns. It really makes you think about how you are living your life and how you would live it if you knew when you would die. The romance kind of reminded me of The Sun is Also a Star. I'll be thinking about this one for a while. I listened to it and really enjoyed the telling.



Roughneck by Jeff Lemire (Alex Award)

I wasn't sure about this one at the beginning but by the end I was pretty moved. I really like Lemire for his ability to write very Canadian protagonists, stories, and settings. This one is all about family and identity and people who often feel displaced by society. Even the limited palate is very well suited.



Jonesy vol. 3 by Sam Humphries; illustrated by Caitlyn Rose Boyle (Great Graphic Novels for Teens)

I had read the first two volumes before the awards were announced, so I can't count them. However, I have loved them all. I love the art style, the characters and most definitely the message that being different is okay. This final volume pull it all together nicely, using lots of anime references and a true punk rock feel.



Bird by Angela Johnson (Edwards Award)

I didn't like this one quite as much as I liked Looking for Red. The atmosphere and the interwoven stories worked but the ending was very abrupt.



#NotYourPrincess: Voices of Native American Women edited by Lisa Charleyboy (Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults and Amelia Bloomer List)

Touching, impactful and sadly necessary. I wish I could give this book to so many people. I am so glad this was compiled. I would love to see even more books like this one.



The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas; audiobook read by Bahni Turpin (Printz, Odyssey, Morris, Amazing Audiobooks, Best Fiction, Quick Picks, Coretta Scott King)

This was pretty much the YA book of 2018.  So well written and authentic voice. I caught myself singing along and picturing things that were referenced. I could hear these characters and feel their true emotions while reading. Having Bahni Turpin read it again to me just made it even better.



Honor Girl by Maggie Thrash; full cast audiobook (Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults)

Originally I read this one when I was on the Great Graphic Novels for Young Adults committee. I was impressed by it then. Very real to my experience of camp and exploring your sexuality in a somewhat oppressive environment. Maggie’s story is moving and so true. I like how when Maggie feels really isolated a single panel is alone on a page. I'm not usually a fan of graphic novels as audiobooks, but the full cast and sound effects really work well.

Well, that's all for now. I should have one more update for the #hubchallenge for this year. Probably not going to try to read all of them, just 25 or so.

What I Read in April--Very late edition

April was far busier than I expected it to be. I'll follow up this post with my next Newbery Rewind. For now, here's the best of April.



Blood Water Paint by Joy McCullough
This moving book is based on the true story of Artemisia Gentileschi, a painter who began her career mixing paint for her father. She then moved on to creating paintings for which he took credit. Finally, she seemed to be headed for a career of her own when her father hired a painting teacher for her; unfortunately he was only there to take advantage of a young girl without the interference of her family.

In vivid verse, McCullough tells not only of Artemisia's rape and the trial that followed, but also the stories of two others who were misrepresented and used by the world of men. Definitely a Printz and/or Morris contender.



Lighthouse by Paco Roca
A teen soldier washes up near a lighthouse while escaping from the Spanish Civil War. There the lighthouse keeper teaches him about hard work, adventure, and hope in a beautifully simple illustrated story. Like with most of my favorite graphic novels, the pictures tell even more of the story than the words.

  

If I Had a Horse by Gianna Mario and They Say Blue by Jillian Tamaki
Both of these picture books are gorgeous and have a great chance of earning a Caldecott award. The warm, glowing watercolor silhouettes in the first pull the reader into the dream, while the contemplative prose and the complex associations of the illustrations make the second a standout look at how a child's mind works. Try to get your hands on both!

 1. Blood Water Paint by Joy McCullough
 2. Firebug by Johnnie Christmas
 3. Flying Lessons and Other Stories ed. by Ellen Oh
 4. Sandwiches!: More Than You've Ever Wanted to Know about Making and Eating America's Favorite Food by Alison Deering
 5. Giant Days vol. 4 by John Allison
 6. Doctor Who: The Lost Dimension vol. 1 by Nick Abadzis
 7. Dreadful Young Ladies and Other Stories by Kelly Barnhill
 8. Sarah Scribbles: Herding Cats by Sarah Andersen
 9. The Tea Dragon Society by Katie O'Neill
10. The Monstrumologist by Rick Yancy
11. The Wicked + the Divine vol. 6 by Kieron Gillen
12. The One Hundred Nights of Hero by Isabel Greenberg
13. They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera
14. Look & Learn: Let's Make Music by National Geographic Kids
15. Floaty by John Himmelman
16. I Got It! by David Wiesner
17. Roughneck by Jeff Lemire
18. Narwhal and Jelly Book 3: Peanut Butter and Jelly by Ben Clanton
19. The Diabolic by S. J. Kinkaid
20. Jonesy vol. 3 by Sam Humphries
21. Bird by Angela Johnson
22. Nightwing vol. 1: Better Than Batman by Tim Seeley
23. #Notyourprincess: Voices of Native American Women by Lisa Charleyboy
24. Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys: The Big Lie by Anthony del Col
25. If the S in Moose Comes Loose by Peter Hermann
26. Lighthouse by Paco Roca
27. Ladycastle by Delilah S. Dawson
28. Motor Crush vol. 1 by Brendan Fletcher
29. This is a Taco! by Andrew Cangelose
30. Strongheart: Wonder Dog of the Silver Screen by Candace Fleming
31. Speak: The Graphic Novel by Laurie Halse Anderson
32. They Say Blue by Jillian Tamaki
33. If I Had a Horse by Gianna Marino
34. The Merry Spinster: Tales of Everyday Horror by Mallory Ortberg
35. Tales of the Talented Tenth vol. 2: Bessie Stringfield
36. The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
37. Honor Girl: A Graphic Memoir by Maggie Thrash
38. The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting