In this episode of Reading the Newberys, we discuss three Newbery medal winning books. Leah chose The Trumpeter of Krakow, winner of the 1929 medal. Mandy chose The Matchlock Gun, winner of the 1942 medal, and Lauren chose The Twenty-One Balloons, winner of the 1948 medal. We also share some book news and listener feedback. Grab a glass of lemonade and some dark chocolates and listen in to our discussion!
Book News (1:59)
Reading the Newberys Episode 4: The Crossover
The Crossover Graphic Novel by Kwame Alexander and Dawud Anyabwile
Flora and Ulysses Disney + Original Movie
Social Media Questions (5:53)
What book has been on your TBR the longest? Why?
The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire
What is your favorite independent bookstore?
Boswell Book Company in Milwaukee, WI
Murder by the Book in Houston, TX
The Bookshelf in Thomasville, GA
The Bookstore of Glen Ellyn, IL
Third Place Books in Seattle, WA
Voices Book Nook in Freeport, IL
Looking for an Independent Bookstore near you?
How do you rate books on Goodreads?
Book Riot article: What Does a Goodreads Three Star Rating Mean to You?
Book Discussions (26:18)
Leah (26:28)
The Trumpeter of Krakow by Eric P. Kelly
The Trumpeter of Krakow St. Mary’s Trumpet Call
Mandy (45:53)
The Matchlock Gun by Walter D. Edmonds
Walter D. Edmonds Wikipedia Page
New York Times Article on Walter D. Edmonds
Lauren (52:31)
The Twenty-One Balloons by William Pene du Bois
William Pene du Bois Scholastic
Krakatoa: The Great Volcanic Eruption YouTube Documentary
1883 Eruption of Krakatoa Wikipedia
Our Next Book (1:15:51)
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