The Sibert Smackdown is an activity intended to build enthusiasm for the Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal, which is given each
year as part of the American Library Association’s annual Youth Media Awards. It focuses on picture books because they are more manageable to read in a school setting.
Last year, when I announced the ten nonfiction picture books I was
recommending for the Sibert Smackdown! in early December, some people wished I
had posted the list sooner.
recommending for the Sibert Smackdown! in early December, some people wished I
had posted the list sooner.
I
completely understand their dilemma. It can be hard to plan and implement this
kind of activity in just 6 weeks, especially with a major holiday right in the
middle.
completely understand their dilemma. It can be hard to plan and implement this
kind of activity in just 6 weeks, especially with a major holiday right in the
middle.
So I
have good news. In 2018, ALA Midwinter is later than normal, so the YMA ceremony isn’t until February 12. That gives us all
more time to read and consider.
Still, I know it’s helpful to have as much
advance notice as possible, so today I’m posting the list I’m currently
considering. The final list, which will be posted in early December, may be slightly different.
advance notice as possible, so today I’m posting the list I’m currently
considering. The final list, which will be posted in early December, may be slightly different.
Balderdash!:John Newbery and the Boisterous Birth of Children’s Books by Michelle Markel and Nancy Carpenter
DazzleShips: World War I and the Art of Confusion by Chris Barton and Victo Ngai
Deadliest! 20Dangerous Animals
by Steve Jenkins
by Steve Jenkins
Grace Hopper: Queen of ComputerCode by Laurie Wallmark and Katy Wu
Grand Canyon by Jason Chin
Hidden Life of a Toad by Doug Wechsler
How to Be an Elephant by Katherine Roy
One Proud Penny by Randy Siegel and Serge Bloch
This Is How We Do It: One Day in the Lives of Seven Kids Around the World by Matt LaMothe
The Youngest Marcher: The Story of Audrey Faye Hendricks, a Young Civil Rights Activist by
Cynthia Levinson and Vanessa Brantley Newton
I recommend reading this post now. It describes how some
educators modified or enhanced the Sibert Smackdown! to create
learning experiences that were perfect for their particular students.
Cynthia Levinson and Vanessa Brantley Newton
I recommend reading this post now. It describes how some
educators modified or enhanced the Sibert Smackdown! to create
learning experiences that were perfect for their particular students.
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Oh, so many books I love on this list!
Awesome list!! I didn't know about a few of these books and will now make a point to go and get them. Thanks for posting.
Looking forward to following it again this year, Melissa!
This is a fabulous list!
Can't wait to read the ones I haven't and to follow the process.
Ooh, I haven't read all of these yet. I need to add them to my tbr pile.