TOP 20 BOOKS OF 2020 (15-11)

Travis Jonker and I are counting down the top 20 books of 2020. Visit Mr. Jonker's blog to read our blurbs.

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All Because You Matter by Tami Charles; illustrated by Bryan Collier 

Watch All Because You Matter's book trailer. 

I interviewed Tami and Bryan on December 29, 2019. 

Skunk and Badger by Amy Timberlake; illustrated by Jon Klassen 

Watch Skunk and Badger's book trailer. 

Download a discussion guide HERE. 

From the Desk of Zoe Washington by Janae Marks

Janae Marks discusses From the Desk of Zoe Washington. 

This is the UK edition. 

I interviewed Janae on June 19, 2019. 

Show Me a Sign by Ann Clare LeZotte 

Ann Clare LeZotte shares a passages from the first chapter of Show Me a Sign.

"I navigate between Deaf and hearing culture every day. Deaf kids don’t get to see representation where their lives and language are normalized—and they’re doing fun things like haunting and spying adventures, or even having fights with their besties in sign!" -Ann Clare LeZotte | Click here to read the full interview. 

All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team by Christina Soontornvat 

Click here to download a discussion guide. 

Christina booktalked All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team during the April 30th episode of Book Joy Live.

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