It’s time for another batch of spoiler-free book reviews for some of the latest titles in the CA Library collection — but rather than focus just on new titles in the library (which some of these are), I’ve decided to feature Printz Award-winning books!
The Michael L. Printz Award honors the best book written for teens, based entirely on its literary merit, each year. In addition, the Printz Committee names up to four honor books, which also represent the best writing in young adult literature.
As always, if you want to check out what’s in the collection, head over to the CA Library Catalog — PRO TIP: Bookmark the catalog in your browser for quick access. If you’re browsing in school, stop by the library and see what’s available — if you’re browsing from home, be sure to login to the catalog so you can put books on hold to pick up later (more details here).
Let’s get to the reviews…
Printz Award-winner, 2021:
Apple: Skin To The Core by Eric Gansworth — Review by SRVUSD Book Talks
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Printz Award-winner, 2020:
Dig by A.S. King — Review by Lake County Public Library
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Printz Award-winner, 2019:
The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo — Review by Left On Read
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Printz Award Honor Books:
The Beast Player by Nahoko Uehashi — Review by KatiEllensBookishAdventure
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Dragon Hoops by Gene Luen Yang — Review by Colby Sharp
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Every Body Looking by Candice Iloh — Review by Jypsy Junction
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Everything Sad Is Untrue (A True Story) — Review by Unicorn Hunter Books
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Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up With Me by Mariko Tamaki and Rosemary Valero-O’Connell — Review by Bibliofilth
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Ordinary Hazards: A Memoir by Nikki Grimes — Review by Zinnia Bayardo
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We Are Not Free by Traci Chee — Review by Hewlett-Woodmere Public Library
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