Newbery Honor Challenge: 2013

Dear Mr. Sharp, 

Happy, happy birthday! How does it feel to be 33? I hope you have a relaxing and memorable day. 

I didn't think I would get this post up in time because my basement flooded yesterday. What an inconvenience! As you'll hear in the video, my brain was super scattered and I had other things on my mind. I was about to tell you about a box of books Margie sent me when"Camcorder full" popped up on my screen. Oops. Gotta love our one-take rule. :) 

Have a happy birthday! 

-John 




Head on over to Colby's blog to see which book he picked. I think he went with Three Times Lucky. 

Steve Sheinkin thanks the 2013 Newbery Committee.

Steve talks about true stories and inspiration.

"I use it like an office sometimes" - Steve Sheinkin

Jim Averbeck interviewed Steve Sheinkin. 

Head on over to TeachingBooks.net to hear a great introduction to Bomb. 

Borrow Bomb from your school or public library. Whenever possible, please support independent bookshops. 

BONUS 

I mentioned Guys Read: True Stories during my video. It will be released on September 16, 2014.

The One and Only Ivan won the 2013 Newbery Medal.