2018 Nerdy Book Club Awards
I didn’t forget to post – I was waiting for all the categories to be announced to promote the 2018 Nerdy Book Club Awards! I’d love to explain the Nerdies in my own words, but Donalyn Miller, one of the founders of the awards says it so much better! “The Nerdies look like a handpicked children’s bookshelf—a current mix of genres, formats, voices, perspectives, and styles; books with high literary merit and kid appeal; family, librarian, teacher, and kid-tested titles; books you want to own and share”. Each year nominations are open during the month of December and the awards begin to be announced on December 26th in the following categories:
- Picture Books: Fiction
- Picture Books: Nonfiction
- Early Readers/ Chapter Books
- Graphic Novels
- Poetry and Novels in Verse
- MG/YA Nonfiction
Middle Grade Fiction- Young Adult Fiction – Part One & Part Two
Even though I read 365+ picture books this year – this list still had titles that I haven’t read yet! And that’s what I love about the Nerdies, both familiar and new-to-me titles! I’m familiar with some of the titles, but the list also includes titles that I haven’t read yet and add to my TBR! If you’re not sure what to hand your kids next – check out the Nerdies Awards!
Beyond the Nerdy Book Club Awards, definitely take some time to check out The Nerdy Book Club blog. It’s a wealth of information, interviews, articles written by teachers, librarians, authors, illustrators and more! You don’t want to miss out on this amazing resource all about kid lit!
