Who's Reading What on Wednesdays?

Each week, Early Career Committee members are asked to recommend a book published by a house other than their own. Here are their (anonymous) picks...

The Story of Ferdinand | July 12, 2017

If you’re looking for a fantastic Read-It-Before-You-See it, look no further than a sensitive bull named Ferdinand. When I saw the Ferdinand trailer, I got extremely excited for the classic to be brought to new generations. I then realized I hadn’t even …

Allegedly | May 31, 2017

This haunting, totally gripping debut is unforgettable—like, can’t-stop-hearing-the-characters’-voices-in-your-head, crawls-under-your-skin-and-stays-there unforgettable. Mary allegedly killed a white baby when she was only nine years old. Now she’s living in a group home where her life is constantly at risk, and she’s recently …

Princess Princess Ever After | May 24, 2017

Given the turbulent times we live in, I can’t fault those who look for art and entertainment that gives them a break from our “BREAKING NEWS” hellscape. I am a news junkie, admittedly, but recently, I’ve been in the mood …

Six of Crows | May 15, 2017

For evidence of how skyscraping-ly high my TBR pile is, look no further than the fact that I’m just now getting around to reading Leigh Bardugo’s Six of Crows. I’m so glad I finally did though, because this book is …

Always Remember | May 3, 2017

A gentle yet poignant picture book, Always Remember offers young readers a heartfelt look into death and remembrance. Old Turtle—a sea turtle, a species known for its long lifespan—has passed away. And as the gentle waves carry Old Turtle away, other sea …

Maybe Something Beautiful | April 21, 2017

“In the heart of a gray city, there lived a girl who loved to doodle, draw, color, and paint.” Recommended by a colleague as a potential Caldecott contender, Maybe Something Beautiful by F. Isabel Campoy and Theresa Howell is definitely …

Sunny Side Up | April 13, 2017

I first picked this up on a recent not-so-glamorous beach vacation, thinking I might have something in common with a ten year old protagonist off to visit her grandfather at a sunny-but-bleak Floridian retirement home. Though that parallel did not …

Caraval | April 6, 2017

“She didn’t realize how toasty it had been in the tavern until she escaped into the brittle evening. Crisp, like the first bite of a chilled apple, smelling just as sweet, with hints of burnt sugar weaving through the charcoal …

Last Seen Leaving | March 29, 2017

I thought I knew what I was getting into when I started reading Caleb Roehrig’s Last Seen Leaving. Missing girlfriend, killer at-large, narrator as the prime suspect – you know the story. But the further I got into this suspenseful …

Long Way Home | March 10, 2017

Katie McGarry’s books give me life and her latest Thunder Road series is my absolute favorite! After reading the second book, Walk the Edge last year, January 2017 could not come fast enough. Long Way Home is the third and …