As is the case when any new year begins, we are bombarded with lists attempting to clench on to the glory and excitement that came along with some of the most (and least) impressive occurrences, achievements and products of the year past. And each year, many of these lists are focused around art, music and literature. Most of the lists are predictable, many of the lists are repetitive and some of the lists are pointless. However, this year we have stumbled upon a unique list released by NPR that we have found to be both interesting and of value. The adorably titled “Top 5 Books For Backseat Readers (Ages 9 and Up)” list focuses in on kid lit written for middle schoolers and recommends the top five must-reads that were released in 2011. The list includes:
- Heart And Soul by Kadir Nelson
- The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland In A Ship Of Her Own Making by Catherynne M. Valente
- The Secret History Of Balls by Josh Chetwynd and Emily Stackhouse
- Drawing From Memory by Allen Say
- Saint Louis Armstrong Beach by Brenda Woods
Visit NPR’s site for the synopsis of each book, as well as other year-end lists that might be of interest to mom, dad or caregiver.
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