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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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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