Vote in the Winged Pen’s Mock Newbery 2019

We are waiting on the edge of our seats! January 28th is sure to be one of the most exciting days of the year. We will finally find out which books will win the coveted ALA Youth Media Awards for 2019. There are so many great contenders this year, and we decided to invite you to join in the fun with us. Here are our … Continue reading Vote in the Winged Pen’s Mock Newbery 2019

Windows & Mirrors: HARBOR ME by Jacqueline Woodson

Welcome to Windows & Mirrors, where we feature books that provide us windows to lives outside our own and mirrors to our shared common human experiences. Today we are featuring Harbor Me by Jacqueline Woodson. When six “special” kids are sent by their teacher to a quiet art room and told they can just hang out and talk for an hour every Friday afternoon, at … Continue reading Windows & Mirrors: HARBOR ME by Jacqueline Woodson