ACPL Mock Geisel 2010

It is not too early to start thinking about the best early reader titles of 2010!

If you find a wonderful early reader book that was published this year, tell me about it and I'll add it to the blog. Just comment here or email me the title and your comments.

This will be a great year, I just know it!

Your suggestions, please!

I plan to post the fourth and final ACPL Mock Geisel reading list later this week. I would love to have your suggestions and comments!

If you would like to comment on a title already posted on this blog - look for it on the list at the right. If you would like to tell me about a title that I have missed completely, send me and email or post a comment here.

I appreciate your suggestions!

Geisel Criteria

Now that two of the reading lists are published, I thought it would be a good time to post ALSC's official Geisel award criteria. We use these to determine the winner of our Mock Geisel award as well. Keep the following in mind as you read the titles on the lists. Enjoy!

From the ALSC website:

• The Theodor Seuss Geisel Award recognizes the author(s) and illustrator(s) of the most distinguished beginning reader of the year.
• Author(s) and illustrator(s) must be citizens of the United States. Books must be published in English in the U.S.
  
• The text of the book must be geared towards children preschool through 2nd grade.
• Illustrations must function as clues to the text & demonstrate the story being told.
  
• Subject matter must motivate the child to read.
• New words should be added slowly enough to make learning them a positive experience.
• Words should be repeated to ensure retention.
• Sentences must be simple and straightforward.
• May contain 24 to 96 pages.
• The book creates a successful reading experience.
• The plot advances from one page to the next, creating a "page turning" dynamic.

How to Participate in the 2009 Mock Geisel Discussion

It is easy to participate in the 2009 Mock Theodor Seuss Geisel Discussion!

If you have something to say about a title on this blog, just add your comments to the blog post for that title. You can add your own title to the discussion by commenting here or by emailing me the title and your comments.

This should be another great year for early readers!