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Originally Posted by WT Sharpe
I see The Giver is creeping up on the list. It's the winner of the Newbery Award. For those tho are unfamiliar with this Award, it's a literary award for children's books.
It's only my opinion, but I'd rather read a National Book Award and Pulitzer Prize winner about the Renaissance than curl up with a children's book; no matter how well-written. It's The Swerve for me. |
I'd happily read several of the books on this list, including some for which I didn't vote, but unless I'm dipping into an old childhood favorite of my own, I generally limit kidlit to books I plan to discuss with a kid.
I've been intrigued by
The Swerve since it was so well-received last year and the beauty of having it chosen, in addition to the pleasure of the discussion, is that it puts it on the front burner.