The joy of reading recently united students from various school districts in a collaborative virtual reading project called the Mock Newbery Club. This is the seventh year Hill School members joined with students from Jackson Grammar and Josiah Bartlett Elementary in New Hampshire to read six potential Newbery Winners.
As students read, they posted their thoughts and attended monthly meetings on Microsoft Teams. This year, club members celebrated virtually on January 27. Boxes were wrapped and opened at home to kick off the celebration. Each student was given a custom sweet treat, group picture, certificate, and activities that corresponded with the books read. The 2021 Mock Newbery winner, When Stars are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson, and the 2021 Mock Newbery Honor, Black Brother, Black Brother by Jewell Parker Rhodes, were announced.
This year’s additional book selections included The One and Only Bob by Katherine Applegate, The List of Things That Will Not Change by Rebecca Stead, Show Me a Sign by Ann Clare LeZotte, and Echo Mountain by Lauren Wolk. Although none of the selections won the actual Newbery Award (When you Trap a Tiger by Tae Keller), two were given awards.
Provided information and photo
