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Book Awards

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

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Book Recommendations, Middle Grade, Windows & Mirrors

Windows & Mirrors: Kelly Yang’s FRONT DESK

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’re featuring Front Desk by Kelly Yang!   Fifth-grader and immigrant Mia lives with her Chinese parents in a small room at the Calivista Hotel. When they arrived in America, they expected to work hard but they had … Continue reading Windows & Mirrors: Kelly Yang’s FRONT DESK

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