Capitol Choices

Since 1996, we (DC, Baltimore, NoVa librarians, et al.) have been meeting, discussing & selecting books for young people & creating annual best-of lists.

[Little, Brown Young Readers @LittleBrownYR]

We couldn't be prouder of @VashtiHarrison! Congrats on your Caldecott Medal and Coretta Scott King Award Honors! The first Black woman to win the Caldecott Medal is a BIG deal, and we celebrate you, your incredible book, and the girls with very big dreams who you inspire. 💗🌸💕

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Don't forget to join us for our May discussion meeting this Friday at 9! We have 33 titles on the list to discuss. Visit https://t.co/PCHckfkomD to learn more, and check your email for the Zoom link in the coming days.

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Will we see you at the CSKBART webinar on May 25th? Read our latest
blog post to learn more!

https://t.co/zUxUuPdrJS

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32 titles nominated for our April meeting so far, and these are just SOME of the titles. Will you join us on April 21st to kick off our discussion for this year’s list?

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Are you reading yet? Nominations are pouring in for discussion at our first meeting this April! Visit https://t.co/PCHckfkomD to see the whole agenda!

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Haven't signed up for a reading group yet? It's not too late! Email [email protected]

We'll see you in April!

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What a start to this list year! Thank you to everyone who came out to our 2024 List Kickoff on Friday, March 10th! It was great to meet everyone offline as we prepare for our first virtual meeting of the year, on April 21st at 9AM!

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We can't wait to read with you this year. You'll see all our nominated titles shared on social media, but if you want to get reading ASAP, head to our website to see the nominated titles by each month and age-group.

[ALSC @wearealsc]

If you're jazzed about the #alayma winners & want to spend some time with other #kidlit-minded folx discussing Newbery and Caldecott titles, register for an ALSC Book Chat: an informal book club for this year's awardees, led by former chairs! Register: https://t.co/P1ULJtOpDE

[Publishers Weekly @PublishersWkly]

When They Got the Call: PW Speaks with the 2023 Newbery, Caldecott, and Printz Winners https://t.co/6zsIbiwiDz

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IT IS TIME!

Tune in now---The 2023 #YouthMediaAwards start at 9am eastern.

https://t.co/lCOuugOPTV

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How excited are you to go Down the Rabbit Hole one day?

https://t.co/3SPp4mCAdy

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Will we see you at this year's Walter Awards?

https://t.co/aNtDqb8orY

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Wondering what book will win the Newbery Medal this year? Us too! While you wait for the YMAs, consider tuning into the Mock Newbery event--Heavy Medal--this Friday, hosted by @sljournal

https://t.co/i9Qe6N6SYi

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Tune in tomorrow to see Meg Medina inaugurated as the next National Ambassador for Young People's Literature

https://t.co/eoR9f8puhE

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Capitol Choices members had a great final meeting of the List Year to discuss last minute nominations and review the results of our ballot! We can't wait to share our final list with you in the coming weeks.

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Don’t forget! In December we’ll discuss everything for the month—including carryover titles. Keep reading!

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See you Friday for our September meeting and ballot discussion!