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The Final Push
In anticipation of the BIG Newbery Medal Award announcement on January 28th, I am racing my way through a few more hopefuls. While I try to keep up during the course of the year, new books come out monthly and there are tons of reviewers and readers who continually hark contenders. I am always happiest when I have at least read the winning book. Of course, that doesn't always happen and I am not big on surprises. Let me clarify. I am not big on surprises IF I have not read the book. Thus, the push is on to get through at least a few more books before the 28th.

So, what will gold look like this year? Well, not being on the committee or a fly on the wall I guess we will all have to wait and see. No guarantees that the committee and I will agree, but I love the opportunity to read so many great children's books that I can then share with others. And I am hoping for a surprise. I would really, really love to see the nonfiction book, Bomb: the race to build-- and steal-- the world's most dangerous weapon by Steve Sheinkin take the prize. Fingers crossed!