Tag Archives: Newbery Award

Downright Dencey

Posted on April 30, 2015 by vanbraman

This evening I finished reading Downright Dencey by Caroline Dale Snedeker. Downright Dencey was a Newbery runner-up in 1928. I really enjoyed reading the book as it is set in the Quaker community of Nantucket Island shortly after the War … Continue reading →

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Newbery Challenge Update V

Posted on March 4, 2015 by vanbraman

Today I passed a major milestone in my Newbery Challenge. In fact, at one time I pondered having this milestone be the completion of my Newbery Challenge. Prior to 1971, the American Library Association only presented the Newbery Medal. Those … Continue reading →

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