Kathy Ishizuka Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

Kathy Ishizuka

Placing his parents on hold, Salati took the call. It was Rob Bittner, Caldecott committee chair. Bittner and the committee called to tell Salati "very simply, matter-of-factly, and kindly" that he had won the prestigious award. https://t.co/euINr3zSgn #alayma #Caldecott https://t.co/iPhHgaRVZJ

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Lord of the Flies remains a riveting go-to to address the rise of brute force over democratic rule. These read-alikes, curated by @ncte and @sljournal can enrich the context, amplify the message, and offer an alternative view. http://ow.ly/bj3s50J7QLN #RefreshtheCanon https://t.co/PeCCj2Aart

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A picture book by Jimmy Fallon and Jennifer Lopez, a second starred transitional reader for Melissa Iwai, and four DVDs are some of November's starred reviews. https://t.co/jcWaAZWi3h https://t.co/aCo4LcEGa3

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9 High Stakes Survival Stories for Readers of ‘Hatchet’ http://ow.ly/bsfk50J69R1 #RefreshtheCanon with @sljournal & @ncte #Hatchet https://t.co/PWoZLBX94R

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J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye has long been a classroom staple. These more recent titles offer narratives with similar themes, such as mental illness, family strife, and growing up. http://ow.ly/gJKs50J69JW @ncte #RefreshtheCanon #CatcherintheRye https://t.co/0Rm6qqgB0u

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This morning, When the Angels Left the Old Country by Sacha Lamb won the young adult category for both the Sydney Taylor Book Award and Stonewall Award and was a Printz Award honor title. https://t.co/9mI0lWglfS #alayma #LibLearnX23 https://t.co/aFv2o6IhMv

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Today we have a preview for you of The Librarian of Auschwitz, adapted by Salva Rubio from Antonio Iturbe’s novel of the same name, with art by Loreto Aroca. - Good Comics for Kids https://t.co/QGIN7U5RoV #graphicnovels https://t.co/g3WDPTriqO

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"Upon hearing that her debut novel, Firekeeper’s Daughter, won the 2022 Printz Award, Angeline Boulley’s thoughts went immediately to other Native & marginalized creators. Through her tears, Boulley told the committee, 'I know what this means.'" #alayma http://ow.ly/UUCk50HCyAK https://t.co/mBswFvqYEF