Top 20 Books of 2020: 15-11
20-16 | 15-11 | 10-6 | 5-1
15. All Because You Matter by Tami Charles, illustrated by Bryan Collier [Orchard Books (Scholastic) | Grades K-2]
Because it is a picture book every bookshelf needs. -John
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#14. Skunk and Badger by Amy Timberlake, illustrated by Jon Klassen [Algonquin Books (Workman) | Grades 1-4]
Because readers will love spending time with this unlikely pair. -Travis
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#13. From the Desk of Zoe Washington by Janae Marks [Katherine Tegen Books (HarperCollins) | Grades 3-7]
Because it will inspire readers to stand up for what is right. -John
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#12. Show Me a Sign by Ann Clare LeZotte [Scholastic Press | Grades 3-7]
Because it is historical fiction at its best. -John
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#11. All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys’ Soccer Team by Christina Soontornvat [Candlewick Press | Grades 3-7]
Because fact can be more incredible than fiction. -Travis
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Filed under: Best of, Best of 2020
About Travis Jonker
Travis Jonker is an elementary school librarian in Michigan. He writes reviews (and the occasional article or two) for School Library Journal and is a member of the 2014 Caldecott committee. You can email Travis at scopenotes@gmail.com, or follow him on Twitter: @100scopenotes.
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