The Number Ones on the Polls . . . Coming Soon!
There are works in the works. Works in the works in the works. I can say no more except to mention that the #1s are nigh and will be posted soon. Stay patient, pretties, and enjoy my first review in a long long time instead.
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About Betsy Bird
Betsy Bird is currently the Collection Development Manager of the Evanston Public Library system and a former Materials Specialist for New York Public Library. She has served on Newbery, written for Horn Book, and has done other lovely little things that she'd love to tell you about but that she's sure you'd find more interesting to hear of in person. Her opinions are her own and do not reflect those of EPL, SLJ, or any of the other acronyms you might be able to name. Follow her on Twitter: @fuseeight.
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#1…the most predictable spot on both lists. I have enjoyed reading your write-ups about the top 100 books and look forward to seeing the complete lists!
Betsy, thanks for doing this. I’ve enjoyed every moment of it.