
100 Scope Notes
January 17, 2025 by Betsy Bird
I'm not talking about what I want to win, necessarily, but what I think WILL win. So buckle up and enjoy this crazy ride . . .
June 18, 2024 by Betsy Bird
We're back to make some mid-year predictions for the future and along the way we're making some Coretta Scott King and Batchelder Award thoughts as well.
March 13, 2024 by Betsy Bird
This marks my 15th spring prediction edition of the Newberys and Caldecotts, and by gum we're going to kick this year off right!
January 18, 2024 by Betsy Bird
Today I'm offering my final prediction edition of both the Newbery and the Caldecott. These are not the books that I am saying I want to win (though I do) but the books that I think will win.
September 19, 2023 by Betsy Bird
Committees, I do not envy you your job this year. We just have too many award-worthy books. Someone needs to speak to management about this.
March 28, 2023 by Betsy Bird
It's that time again! Want to know what has a chance at winning the Newbery and Caldecott in January 2024? Let this early list be your guide on what to read in the future.
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January 18, 2023 by Betsy Bird
Today, these are not the books I necessarily want to win (though, happily, that Venn Diagram does intersect pretty regularly) but rather the ones that I believe will win. Vive la difference.
January 11, 2023 by Betsy Bird
Join me for a live pre-show discussion of the Newbery and Caldecott contenders before they're announced on Monday, January 30th!
September 28, 2022 by Betsy Bird
What will win? What will lose? Stay tuned for a new installment in that popular prediction series: What's Gonna Win a Major Award?
June 15, 2022 by Betsy Bird
Are you ready for a second round of award season predictions? Then hold onto your butts, folks. Newbery and Caldecott, we're coming for you!
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