36: Jacob Have I Loved

In this episode of Reading the Newberys, we discuss the winner of the 1981 Newbery Medal Jacob Have I Loved by Katherine Paterson. Our discussion does get into some slightly mature themes (coming of age/sexual awakening), so use your own judgement if you are listening while little ears are present. We hope you enjoy this discussion of Katherine Paterson’s second Newbery Medal winning book! (Age recommendation for this book: 13 and up)

Links related to this episode:

Episode 8: Bridge to Terabithia

Katherine Paterson’s Website

Katherine Paterson on Jacob Have I Loved (minute 3:58 of this video)

The Newbery/Printz Companion

Extend your reading experience:

Crabbing for Kids (Video)

Commercial Crabbing(Video)

Restoring the Chesapeake Watershed (Video)

What is a Watershed? (Video)

Where is Your Watershed? (Video)

Appalachian Mountains (Britannica Kids)

Read-a-likes:

The Great Gilly Hopkins by Katherine Paterson

Raymie Nightingale Trio by Kate DiCamillo

Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo

Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan

Lauren’s Pick for our next book:

A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park

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List of Newbery Medal Books

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16: Ginger Pye

In this episode of Team Friendship Reads the Newberys, we discuss and review the 1952 Newbery Medal winning book Ginger Pye by Eleanor Estes. This is probably the first book in a very long time that we all did not enjoy. Despite this, we had a fun discussion as usual. (Warning: We do begin to digress toward the end.) We also share more about our trip to see Kwame Alexander in Milwaukee! Go grab some jelly beans and enjoy this episode!

Link related to this episode:

• Amazon link to purchase The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith : https://amzn.to/2HV1iI8
• Amazon link to purchase Echo by Pam Munoz Ryan (We highly recommend the audiobook): https://amzn.to/2JlwcsM
• Amazon link to purchase My Brigadista Year by Katherine Paterson: https://amzn.to/2qTXgYk
• Amazon link to purchase The Read-Aloud Family by Sarah Mackenzie: https://amzn.to/2K8TRhj
• Rockford Public Library to design a leading-edge library: http://auth.rockfordpubliclibrary.org/data3/
• Kwame Alexander’s Initiative Leap for Ghana: http://kwamealexander.com/about/press/Literacy_initiatives
• Children’s Book Week: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-book-news/article/76648-children-s-book-week-2018-preview.html
• Chasing Helicity by Ginger Zee: https://www.publishersweekly.com/978-1-4847-8038-1
• Watch Astronauts read books from space: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/story-time-from-space_us_5acf73f0e4b0d70f012ecff0
• 10 of the Best Young Adult Books of April 2018: https://www.pastemagazine.com/articles/2018/04/best-young-adult-books-of-april-2018.html
• Annihilation Movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2798920/
• Avengers: Infinity War Movie: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4154756/
• Eleanor Estes’ Childhood: http://www.librarypoint.org/Eleanor_Estes
• Eleanor Estes Biography: http://go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?p=BIC&u=rockford&id=GALE|H1000029842&v=2.1&it=r&sid=BIC&asid=657a9d95
• An End to Innocence: The Transformation of Childhood in Twentieth-Century Children’s Literature by Anne Scott Macleod: this article is only available to library card holders. If you are interested, ask your librarian for how to access this article.
• The Hero and the Crown by Robin McKinley: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/77366.The_Hero_and_the_Crown?from_search=true

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8: Bridge to Terabithia

This episode is dedicated to all those who have lost someone very dear to them. ♥

In this episode of Team Friendship Reads the Newberys, we review the beloved classic Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson. In the words of our friend, Benji from Goodreads:

“Even when you know that it’s coming, even when you’re completely and totally prepared, it destroys you and leaves you an emotional wreck.”

Yes, Benji, yes. So grab a box of tissues and join in our conversation!

Show Notes:

• We apologize for the audio quality of this episode. Lauren forgot to switch from her laptop microphone. We promise the next episode will be better!
• For the Love of Books! Leah is done with romance, Mandy has purchased some more books that will look pretty on her bedside table, and Lauren is lacking motivation.
• Per usual, Mandy looks for book news as we record
• Katherine Paterson is awesome
• References to Narnia and other fantastical books
• We discuss the profanity used in this book
• “What was your response to Bridge to Terabithia?” “Tears. Lots of tears.”
• Lauren goes on a rant about how girls can like Star Wars too!
• Let’s cut Jess’s parents a break
• Tissue break!
• Surprise puppies!
• Jess’s loneliness
• Mandy is in pain
• Another tissue break!
• Imagination helps us escape from the harshness of reality
• Growing up too soon
• Using your pain to help others around you
• Bullying
• A good rule to follow: just be kind to people
• Fear that paralyzes and fear of judgment
• It’s okay to be afraid, and it’s okay to ask for help
• Our thoughts on death, loss, and grief
• Sometimes you just need to stand there and cry
• Tissue break #3!
• When we experience loss and trauma, we can be a help to others who go through loss
• Building the bridge: share memories of those we have lost. Take the good they have given to the world and pass it on.
• Tissue break #4!
• Guilt and God’s sovereignty
• Listener feedback
• Newbery honor books from 1978 and the scandalous story about one of the authors
• Leah and Mandy help Lauren decide which book to read next.

Links related to this episode:

Amazon link to purchase Bridge to Terabithia – http://amzn.to/2rISFXj

Ramona and her Father – https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/91247.Ramona_and_Her_Father?ac=1&from_search=true

Teen author of book on mental health – http://metro.co.uk/2017/06/12/teenager-writes-childrens-book-about-mental-health-after-battle-with-anorexia-6703227/

Wonder film trailer – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngiK1gQKgK8

Katherine Paterson’s website – http://www.readingrockets.org/books/interviews/paterson

Amazon link to purchase A Wrinkle in Time – http://amzn.to/2sKTtQk

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Leah – https://www.instagram.com/leahranjel/

Mandalay – https://www.instagram.com/mandymalay/

Lauren – https://www.instagram.com/graciefirstborn/

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