Heavy Medal??

I love reading...always have, always will. 


I have fond memories of reading books to myself and having wonderful books read to me by various teachers and my mom. One of my most favorite books that was ever read aloud to me just so happened to be read by one of my least favorite teachers--which goes to show the overwhelming power of wonderful literature.


The book--The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi; the reason I loved it--the excited expression with which the teacher read to us and her uncanny ability to leave us hanging at the end of every chapter; the special thing about this book--it was an award winning book. 

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I don't know when my obsession with award winning books began, but I love buying/reading books with that gold or silver seal on them. There's just something so special and magical about picking up a book that was voted as the best of the best. 

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For my Book-a-Day Challenge, I will seek out award winning books (specifically Newbery and Caldecott Award winners). I can't wait to see what these books have in store for me as I dive into a different world every day...well, almost every day.