Wiping away the Caldecott tears…
Honor Books
Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice by Phillip Hoose
The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate by Jacqueline Kelly (YES!!)
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin
The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg by Rodman Philbrick
Winner
When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead (You bet! That’s the one! Hurrah!!!!!)
I don’t think my two top choices have ever won the Caldecott and the Newbery. What a year!
My husband says I should tape my reactions to the awards because I shout, moan, cheer and cry. My youngest son has picked up on my mood and is begging to read some of the books. :) So I guess my emotional display is worth it. I probably should never attend this in real life, I’d be a puddle on the floor.
Waking Brain Cells 
I am even more elated that Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin got an honor. The book is enjoyed by all ages, and the art work adds so much to the story.
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I haven’t read that one yet! Looking forward to it!
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Yes! Fabulous choices! …and the Caldecott to Jerry for THAT book is just perfect.
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If it makes you feel better your not alone with the emotional stuff during awards 😉 And YaY because of it your son became really excited and interested. Go you!!!
I can’t wait to read them myself! 😀
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Hee! Last year, I watched the webcast while at work, and after watching my reactions, my co-worker commented that they were lucky I hadn’t come in costume.
This was about, oh, a month after I’d started this job. No hope of hiding my geeky self after that.
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