RILINK Schools: Arlington School Library: Rhode Island Children's Book Award 2020

RICBA Books for Summer Pleasure Reading!

It's time to get a jump on reading the Rhode Island Children's Book Award (RICBA) nominated books for 2020!

You have a big, beautiful summer ahead of you. Why not fill it with fabulous BOOKS?

So:

1) Check out this Guide and see which books will be the most fun for you to read

2) Make sure you have a library card and get them from the Cranston Public Library (William Hall is the closest). Psst! You can even read some of these as e books! Check out the EZone through the Cranston Public Library!

3) Read as many books as you feel like.

4) After you read each book, go to the (tiny!) book review form on this Guide. In order to verify that you read one of these books, I need you to fill out a really tiny survey form. It's all online; no pencils needed.

5) I will check survey responses.

6) In September students who read these books and filled out the survey will get a prize! It's that simple.

Happy Reading!

Mrs. Rose

Librarian, Rhodes Elementary School

RICBA 2020 Book Trailers!

If a book trailer is available for a RICBA 2020 book, it is hyperlinked in blue in the next box over describing each book. Enjoy!

Get Your RICBA Books at the Cranston Public Library!

Check out the Cranston Public Library!

Click the icon below to go to the web site and CPL on line catalog.

Also, click the icon below to see what e-books the Cranston Public Library has available for you! (You'll need your library card number to borrow/read books this way)

You can also get audio books! Great for travelling and family trips!

Check HERE to see all the Great Stuff the Cranston Public Library is doing this summer!

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Find Out About the RICBA Authors!

If you want to find out more about the authors who write these books, you can visit this website, which was put together by the RICBA 2020 committee:

It has links to author videos and author web sites.

Happy Exploring!

Standards

AASL, CCSS and ISTE Aligned Standards for On Line Book Reviews

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Psst! Fifth Graders!

Hey, my Fifth Graders going into Middle School!

You are almost teenagers!

Therefore, you now qualify to read not only the Rhode Island Children Book Award Nominees, but

now the Rhode Island MIDDLE SCHOOL Book Award Nominees!

Your librarian at Park View, Mrs. Mills, created this awesome Summer Reading LibGuide for you.

Check it out right here!

2020 Nominees

All book summaries courtesy of Follett. If the title of a book is blue, you can click on it to watch a book trailer (we're missing A Pup Called Trouble, Inky's Amazing Escape, Margo and Mateo Save the World, Monster Mayhem, Solar System: Our Place in Space, and The Train of Lost Things).

You can print out this chart of book covers and keep track of which ones you've read.

Bob by Wendy Mass; Rebecca Stead; Nicholas Gannon (Illustrator)
It's been five years since Livy and her family have visited Livy's grandmother in Australia. Now that she's back, Livy has the feeling she's forgotten something really, really important about Gran's house. It turns out she's right. Bob, a short, greenish creature dressed in a chicken suit, didn't forget Livy, or her promise. He's been waiting five years for her to come back, hiding in a closet like she told him to. He can't remember who--or what--he is, where he came from, or if he even has a family. But five years ago Livy promised she would help him find his way back home. Now it's time to keep that promise.
Captain Superlative by J. S. Puller
"Have no fear, citizens! Captain Superlative is here to make all troubles disappear!" Red mask, blue wig, silver swimsuit, rubber gloves, torn tights, high top sneakers and . . . a cape? Who would run through the halls of Deerwood Park Middle School dressed like this? And why? Janey-quick to stay in the shadows-can't resist the urge to uncover the truth behind the mask. The answer pulls invisible Janey into the spotlight and leads her to an unexpected friendship with a superhero like no other.
Front Desk by Kelly Yang
Mia Tang has a lot of secrets. # 1: She lives in a motel, not a big house. Every day, while her immigrant parents clean the rooms, ten-year-old Mia manages the front desk of the Calivista Motel and tends to its guests. # 2: Her parents hide immigrants. And if the mean motel owner, Mr. Yao, finds out they've been letting them stay in the empty rooms for free, the Tangs will be doomed. # 3: She wants to be a writer. But how can she when her mom thinks she should stick to math because English is not her first language? It will take all of Mia's courage, kindness, and hard work to get through this year.
Game Changers by Lesa Cline-Ransome; James E. Ransome (Illustrator)
Venus and Serena Williams are two of the greatest tennis players of all time. Some say they're two of the greatest athletes of all time. Before they were world famous, they were little girls with big dreams. Six days a week they awoke before the sun came up to practice their serves and returns, to learn to run faster and hit harder. They were unstoppable. At age fourteen, Venus played her first professional match. Three years later, it was Serena's turn. the courts, but close sisters above all.
Hidden City by Sarah Grace Tuttle; Amy Schimler-Safford (Illustrator)
In this graceful collection of poems, skyscrapers serve as perches for falcons, streetlights attract an insect buffet for hungry bats, and an overgrown urban lot offers shelter to both flora and fauna. "Hidden City" also includes engaging supplementary materials, which provide scientific information about the animals and plants featured in the book.
Inky's Amazing Escape by Sy Montgomery; Amy Schimler-Safford (Illustrator)
Inky had been at the New Zealand aquarium since 2014 after being taken in by a fisherman who found him at sea. Inky had been getting used to his new environment, but the staff quickly figured out that he had to be kept amused or he would get bored. Then one night in 2016 Inky, about the size of a basketball, decided he'd had enough. He slithered eight feet across the floor and down a drainpipe more than 160 feet long to his home in the sea.
Just Like Jackie by Lindsey Stoddard
For as long as Robinson Hart can remember, it's just been her and Grandpa. He taught her about cars, baseball, and everything else worth knowing. But Grandpa's memory has been getting bad--so bad that he sometimes can't even remember Robbie's name. She's sure that she's making things worse by getting in trouble at school, but she can't resist using her fists when bullies like Alex Carter make fun of her for not having a mom. Now she's stuck in group guidance--and to make things even worse, Alex Carter is there too. There's no way Robbie's going to open up about her life to some therapy group, especially not with Alex in the room. Besides, if she told anyone how forgetful Grandpa's been getting lately, they'd take her away from him. He's the only family she has--and it's up to her to keep them together, no matter what.
Knights vs. Dinosaurs by Matt Phelan (Illustrator)
Let me tell you a secret about the Knights of the Round Table: they don't have much to do. The realm is at peace and dragons are few and far between. So Merlin decides to send the knights out on a real adventure to a world filled with the most terrible lizards of all: DINOSAURS! Knights vs. Dinosaurs is a highly illustrated, fast-paced adventure full of uproarious knightly hijinks, surprising secrets, and terrifying dinosaurs.
A Lady Has the Floor by Kate Hannigan
Activist Belva Lockwood never stopped asking herself the question Are women not worth the same as men? She had big dreams and didn't let anyone stand in her way--not her father, her law school, or even the U.S. Supreme Court. She fought for equality for women in the classroom, in the courtroom, and in politics. In her quest for fairness and parity, Lockwood ran for President of the United States, becoming the first woman on the ballot.
Margot and Mateo Save the World by Darcy Miller
When Margot Blumenthal removes a bright blue slug alien attached to Mateo Flores's back, the school play co-stars know it's definitely not going to be a regular day at West Cove Middle School. They reluctantly team up and soon discover that the mayor and countless other adults, including Mateo's dad, are infected--which means that West Cove, and possibly all of Earth, is in danger. What will they (and their new scientist friend) do? Ditch class and protect humankind, of course--because one unexcused absence doesn't matter when the world is at stake!
The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl by Stacy McAnulty
Lucy Callahan's life was changed forever when she was struck by lightning. She doesn't remember it, but the zap gave her genius-level math skills, and she's been homeschooled ever since. Now, at 12 years old, she's technically ready for college. She just has to pass 1 more test--middle school! Lucy's grandma insists: Go to middle school for 1 year. Make 1 friend. Join 1 activity. And read 1 book (that's not a math textbook!).
Monster Mayhem by Christopher Eliopoulos (Illustrator)
Zoe's favorite thing to do--besides invent and build robots--is watch classic monster movies. One day, Zoe finds a mysterious ring on her way home from school. She puts it on, gives it a twist, and--FRZAAKK! There's a massive burst of light! The next morning, a familiar monster appears at Zoe's window. He's from one of her favorite kaiju movies, and he likes Zoe--he wants to be her friend. But it turns out that Zoe's ring has brought more than just this friendly monster to life. More monsters have arrived, and they are hungry!
Nightbooks by J. A. White
Alex is imprisoned by a witch and must tell her a new scary story each night to stay alive. His original hair-raising tales are the only thing keeping the witch Natacha happy, but soon he'll run out of pages to read from and be trapped forever. Now that Alex is trapped in a true terrifying tale, he's desperate for a different ending--and a way out of this twisted place.
The Peculiar Incident on Shady Street by Lindsay Currie
Tessa Woodward isn't exactly thrilled to move to rainy, cold Chicago from her home in sunny Florida. But homesickness turns to icy fear when unexplainable things start happening in her new house. Things like flickering lights, mysterious drawings appearing out of nowhere, and a crackling noise she can feel in her bones. When her little brother's doll starts crying real tears, Tessa realizes that someone--or something--is trying to communicate with her. And it involves a secret that's been shrouded in mystery for more than one hundred years.
A Pup Called Trouble by Bobbie Pyron
Brimming with curiosity, Trouble can't wait to explore the world beyond Singing Creek. So one morning the coyote pup stows away in the back of a truck and ends up lost in the heart of New York City. While Trouble misses his siblings, he quickly makes friends in Central Park's Ramble: a prankster crow, a timid opossum, and a poetic poodle. Before long, he goes from howling for home to wondering if he could make a life in the city forever. But when word gets out that a coyote is running wild on city streets, Trouble must choose between the risks of being caught and the dangers of a long journey home.
The Rhino in Right Field by Stacy DeKeyser
The local baseball team is having a batboy contest, and Nick wants to win. But the contest is on a Saturday--the day Nick has to work in his father's shop. There's one other tiny--well, not so tiny--problem. A 2,000-pound rhinoceros named Tank. Nick and his friends play ball in the city zoo--and Tank lives just beyond the right field fence. Nick's experience getting the ball out of Tank's pen has left him frozen with fear whenever a fly ball comes his way. How's a lousy fielder going to win the contest? Nick practices every day with his best friend, Ace, and a new girl who has an impressive throwing arm! But that's not enough--to get to the contest, Nick has to lie to his parents and blackmail his uncle. All while dodging the school bully, who's determined to win even by playing dirty.
Saving Winslow by Sharon Creech
Louie doesn't have the best luck when it comes to nurturing small creatures. So when his father brings home a sickly newborn mini donkey, he's determined to save him. He names him Winslow. Taking care of him helps Louie feel closer to his brother, Gus, who is far, far away in the army. Everyone worries that Winslow won't survive, especially Louie's quirky new friend, Nora, who has experienced loss of her own. But as Louie's bond with Winslow grows, surprising and life-altering events prove that this fragile donkey is stronger than anyone could have imagined.
The Season of Styx Malone by Kekla Magoon
Caleb Franklin and his big brother Bobby Gene are excited to have adventures in the woods behind their house. Then they meet new neighbor Styx Malone. Styx is sixteen and oozes cool. Styx promises the brothers that together, the three of them can pull off the Great Escalator Trade--exchanging one small thing for something better until they achieve their wildest dream. But as the trades get bigger, the brothers soon find themselves in over their heads. Styx has secrets--secrets so big they could ruin everything.
Science Comics: Solar System by Rosemary Mosco; Jon Chad (Illustrator)
Get up close and personal with Earth's nearest neighbors--Venus with its acid rainstorms, Saturn and its rings of ice, and the heart of it all, the Sun. Humans have always been fascinated by outer space and we're learning more about our solar system every day. Did you know that our Solar System was born from a cloud of cosmic dust? That Jupiter's red spot is really a raging storm?
The Train of Lost Things by Ammi-Joan Paquette
Marty cherishes the present his dad gave him -- a jean jacket on which he's affixed numerous buttons -- because it's a tie to his father, who is sick and doesn't have much time left. So when his jacket goes missing, Marty is devastated. When his dad tells him the story of the Train of Lost Things, a magical train that flies through the air collecting objects lost by kids, Marty is sure that the train must be real, and that if he can just find the train and get his jacket back, he can make his dad better as well. It turns out that the train is real -- and it's gone out of control! Instead of just collecting things that have been accidentally lost, the train has been stealing things. Along with Dina and Star, the girls he meets aboard the train, Marty needs to figure out what's going on and help set it right.

Many thanks to Ms. Moore of Garden City and Oaklawn Elementary Schools for the content of this box.

It's Time to Vote!

If you have read at least 3 books (and I think we have read at least 3 together :-), then it's time to vote.

WHEN IT'S TIME TO VOTE (FEB 2020), Click on the medal to cast your vote for your favorite Rhode Island Children's Book Award Nominee for 2020.

(Voting enabled Feb 2020 . :-)

Voting Results as of Feb 2020

RICBA 2019 Voting Results for Barrows and for Rhode Island

Book Trailer for Bob

RICBA 2020 Bookmark AND MORE!!!

Here's the RICBA 2020 Bookmark! (always a good idea to have a bookmark on hand...)

Remember that this Medal is the Symbol of RICBA books!

Check out the files below!

There's a BOOKMARK, A TRACKING SHEET (to help you keep track of what you have read), and a POSTER!

Many thanks to the OLIS librarians who formatted these resources!

RICBA in the News: Rooster Games!

Click HERE to see the Rooster Games 2019 Story in the Cranston Herald!

Click HERE to see the Rooster Games 2019 on the Cranston Public Library Web Page!

Click HERE to see the Rooster Games 2018 Story in the Cranston Herald!

Click HERE to see the Rooster Games 2018 on the Cranston Public Library Web Page!

Click on the file below to read a pdf copy of the Cranston Herald Rooster Games article!

Cranston Herald Rooster Games Story 2018

Here's the On Line Form For Your Book Survey!!

After you read a RICBA book, please enter your Book Survey Information Here

A quick way to get your information into the on line form is to:

--Type it into Word
--Open your Browser, get into this LibGuide
--Click on the On Line Form

--Cut and Paste your Book survey information from Word into the On Line Form

Happy Reading!

Your Librarian

Elena Hughes

Fun and Games with RICBA 2019 Books!

RICBA 2018 Title Search Game
Can you find the words that help to describe the RICBA 2018 books?
RICBA 2018 Crossword Puzzle
See if you can come up with the answers to the clues provided.
Joltin' Joe DiMaggio
Have fun looking for ideas and concepts from the RICBA nominee for 2016

Sometimes we just need some good, old fashioned fun.

Try the word search above. Look for key words from the book titles. (Those words are provided for you).

You can also try the cross word puzzle above. But you might want to try it after reading a bit about the books first!

Happy Fun!