John Newbery MedalHello, UniverseErin Entrada KellyFour middle school students narrate events from their own perspectives after a bully’s prank leaves Virgil and his guinea pig stuck at the bottom of a well. The other students become involved in an unexpected rescue, and the crisis leads to new friendships. Written by Erin Entrada Kelly, the novel follows a situation that brings together students who might not otherwise have connected.All readersLexile Text Measure 690LATOS Book Level 4.7View book detailsJohn Newbery Medal and Honor Books 2018
The 2018 edition includes 3 Newbery Honor Books and 1 John Newbery Medal recipient. It records one year of the Newbery program for distinguished contributions to American children's literature. The program recognizes writing rather than illustration, sales, popularity, or a universal reading level.
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John Newbery MedalHello, UniverseErin Entrada KellyFour middle school students narrate events from their own perspectives after a bully’s prank leaves Virgil and his guinea pig stuck at the bottom of a well. The other students become involved in an unexpected rescue, and the crisis leads to new friendships. Written by Erin Entrada Kelly, the novel follows a situation that brings together students who might not otherwise have connected.All readersLexile Text Measure 690LATOS Book Level 4.7View book details
Newbery Honor BookCrown: An Ode to the Fresh CutDerrick BarnesThis picture-book poem follows a boy through the experience of getting a haircut at a barbershop. The visit becomes a time when he feels confident, recognized, and open to new possibilities. Written by Derrick Barnes and illustrated by Gordon C. James, the book pairs the boy’s feelings with oil-color artwork intended to have the character of fine art.All readersLexile Text Measure 700LATOS Book Level 3.8View book details
Newbery Honor BookLong Way DownJason ReynoldsAfter his brother Shawn is shot, Will follows the rules he believes he has inherited: do not cry, inform on anyone, or leave a killing unanswered. He takes Shawn’s gun from a drawer and enters the elevator of his apartment building. During the descent, people he knows arrive on successive floors, and their conversations question the rules and the continuing violence they create.All readersLexile Text Measure HL720LATOS Book Level 4.3View book details
Newbery Honor BookPiecing Me TogetherRenée WatsonJade is an ambitious African American high school student attending a private school on scholarship. She misses her neighborhood friends and hopes for selection to an international volunteer trip, while her counselor encourages her to join a mentoring program for African American girls. Paired with an alumna and getting to know a classmate from school, Jade thinks more deeply about how others view her and her community. A denied opportunity and a nearby police assault intensify her frustration and disconnection.All readersLexile Text Measure 680LATOS Book Level 4.5View book details