This week I made two lists and checked them twice--it's Award Season! What's getting the Buzz? On Saturday, November 13, I'll be presenting hot, new books for 2021 at the CSLA Southern Workshop. There's no cost to attend! It's a great way to learn more about new books, authors, programming, and more. Support your state association and attend—and it's free!
Session 1 is New Books for PreK-Grade 5 and Session 2 is for New Books for Middle and High School. I’ll be sharing the lists during the sessions. You can make them your own by duplication the lists to your own TeachingBooks account. I've tried not to overlap too much, but I know that some of you will want to attend both sessions. I will create recordings, so do make plans to attend the Author Sessions. (I would, but I'm working!)
In making my lists, I looked at highly starred titles, selecting those with 4-6 stars. Interestingly enough, if my math and sources are correct, only one title has 6 starred reviews from The Big Six. I also know that highly starred books don't always win the big awards—and not everything can “win.” With that in mind, I've also looked for popular picks—favorite authors and illustrators. Debut authors and illustrators are also fun to discover, so I've included some of these as well.
The TeachingBooks List Analysis tool was critical in creating these lists. Every list on TeachingBooks, including the ones you make, includes a List Analysis.
Within the report, you can determine (among other things) the balance of genre, curriculum, and culture. I also looked at the filters on the left of the list for a quick spotting of resource types, grade level, and award winners. The great thing about making a list is that as new resources are added and new awards are received, your list will automatically update.
So what is Buzzing the loudest? And are these your favorites? Join me during the CSLA Southern Workshop to find out about the amazing resources available to hook your students and save time when you do your own collection/list analysis. Register today! Registrants will be entered to win free books for your library. I'll see you there!
Oh! And one more tip: Use your Wish List Collection Analysis to advocate for new titles for your library. Simply submit the list’s excel spreadsheet, the downloaded analysis report, and your vendor quote to your administration. And always—always—overestimate how much funding you’ll actually receive. Do your due diligence to ensure that your children and teens have access to new, diverse, and engaging books for their literacy experiences.
Here's a sneak peek:
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