Happy Reading! (1)

 

 

답은 책이다. 해답은 모든 책 안에 숨어 있다. 그래서 왜 책을 읽어야  하는지 생각해 보았다.

 

•   자신을 발견하게 해준다.
•   저자의 경험을 공유할 수 있다.
•   책을 읽음으로써 집중력을 연마할 수 있다.
•   감정과 정서를 건강하게 유지지켜 준다.
•   기억력을 향상시켜 준다.
•   책을 통해 동기가 유발된다.
•   지적 능력을 고양시켜 스마트한 사람으로 성장할 수 있다.
•   상상력을 고양시킴으로써 창의력을 개발할 수 있다.
•   타인에 대한 공감 능력을 개발하여 배려심이 생성된다.
•   스트레스를 줄여준다.
•   비판적인, 분석적인 사고능력을 개발할 수 있다.
•   유머를 통해 재미와 즐거움을 느낄 수 있다.
•   책을 통해 오만해짐을 방지되어 겸손한 자세를 가질 수 있다.
•   다양한 어휘 학습을 통해 언어 능력, 의사소통 능력을 발달시킨다.
•   두뇌 기능을 향상시켜 치매 방지에 도움이 된다.
•   현명한 사람으로 거듭 날 수 있다.
•   외로움 느끼지 않고 혼자서도 잘 살 수 있다.
•   잠을 잘 잘 수 있다. (나는 책을 보면 잠이 온다)

 

 

 

 

 

아이들은 정말 바쁘다. 학교 수업과 각종 특별활동으로 시간이 없어 바쁘게 움직이는 아이들에게 독서는 그 무엇보다 중요하다. 그러나 귀한 시간을 할애하는 만큼 아무 책이나 읽을 수 없다. 미국의 인터넷을 검색해 보면 연령 별로 권장도서를 소개하는 사이트가 많다. American Library Association (www.ala.org), Great Schools (www.greatschools.org)과 같은 권위 있는 기관에서 추천하는 책들을 읽어 보면 좋을 것이다. 또한 College Board에서도 SAT를 치는 고등학생들이 읽으면 SAT나 AP 시험에 도움이 될 만한 책을 소개하고 있다.

 

 

 

 

 

American Library Association에는 매년 문학 부분에 The Newbery Medal, 삽화 부분에 The Caldecott Medal 상을 수여한다. 문학상은 영국의 John Newbery의 이름을, 삽화상은 근대 그림책의 아버지라고 불리우는 영국인 Randolf Caldecott를 기념하기 위해 제정된 상이다. 이 두 상은 세계적으로 유명한 아동문학상이기 때문에 자녀들에게 반드시 읽혀 보면 좋겠다. 올해 The Newbery Medal 수상작은 Jerry Craft가 글을 쓰고 그림을 그린 “New Kid”이다.

 

 

 2020 Medal Winner 

 

New Kid, written and illustrated by Jerry Craft, published by Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.

 

Jordan Banks can’t help seeing privilege when he transfers to Riverdale Academy Day School for seventh grade. As one of the few African American students in the school, he regularly deals with racism and microaggressions. Craft creates an intimate, relatable world inviting readers in, and holds them there.

“This distinct, timely, and honest story respects children and gives its readers a glimpse into what it means to be other,” said Newbery Medal Committee Chair Krishna Grady.

 

 

 2020 Honor Books 

 

The Undefeated, written by Kwame Alexander, illustrated by Kadir Nelson, and published by Versify, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

The Undefeated “is for us.” Written in sparse poetic verse, the contributions of African Americans are celebrated and explored. The reader is invited on a journey of dreaming, of persevering, and of bravery. The past intersects with the present, leaving readers forging their own paths of discovery. America, this is for you.

 

Scary Stories for Young Foxes, written by Christian McKay Heidicker, illustrated by Junyi Wu, and published by Henry Holt Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Macmillan Children's Publishing Group.

Seven foxes, in the dark and twisted Antler Wood, want to hear scary stories. And, they will. Imagine a character with gooey eyes. Imagine trying to slink away from the Golgathursh’s grin. And imagine Beatrix Potter as a villain. Adventure, survival, and humor all celebrate the importance of story …even scary ones.

 

Other Words for Home, written by Jasmine Warga, published by Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers.

This book follows Jude and her mother, both Muslim, who flee war-torn Syria for a new life in America. This novel in verse is an inspiring story of resilience. It explores themes of family, prejudice, and what home truly means in a timely and honest manner.

 

Genesis Begins Again, written by Alicia D. Williams, published by Caitlyn Dlouhy Books/Atheneum Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing

This book tells the story of 13-year-old Genesis, struggling with colorism and self-loathing. Her dark skin is just one of the 96 things she does not like about herself. This powerful novel deals with family struggles and internalized racism. A hopeful ending will leave both Genesis and readers seeing the possibility of self-worth.

[출처: http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/newberymedal/newberymedal]

 

올해 The Cadecott Medal 수상작은 Kadir Nelson이 그림을 그리고 Kwame Alexander가 글을 쓴  “The Undefeated”이다.

 

 

 2020 Medal Winner 

 

The Undefeated, illustrated by Kadir Nelson, written by Kwame Alexander and published by Versify, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

Kadir Nelson’s rich illustrations amplify Kwame Alexander’s poetic tribute to the resiliency, strength, and perseverance of the historical and present-day Black experience. Gripping, realistic oil portraits use light and forward movement to portray the deep humanity and contributions of Black brilliance in America.

“Through color and composition, Kadir Nelson’s daring visuals erupt off the page.  They challenge our emotional capacity in this layered journey of heroes,” said Caldecott Medal Committee Chair Julie Roach.  

 

 2020 Honor Books 

 

Bear Came Along, illustrated by LeUyen Pham, written by Richard T. Morris, and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

“Oh, what a ride!” After tumbling into a river, Bear is swept into an epic journey, collecting woodland companions along the way. The river comes to life with Pham’s energetic lines, gradual increase of vivid color, and surprising page turns to form a rollicking adventure and bonding connections.

Double Bass Blues, illustrated by Rudy Gutierrez, written by Andrea J. Loney, and published by Alfred A. Knopf, a division of Random House Children’s Books, an imprint of Random House Children's Books.

Ignited by an electrifying snap of the string bass, Nic navigates between the symphony of two worlds: music and community. Syncopated rhythms, musical harmony and familial love are vibrantly expressed through riotous color, dynamic lines, and kinetic movement. This inventive composition visually illuminates the auditory experience that is the blues.

Going Down Home With Daddy, illustrated by Daniel Minter, written by Kelly Starling Lyons, and published by Peachtree Publishing Company Inc.

An African American family reunion gives a boy a chance to connect to his vibrant roots. Featuring a warm, rich color palette, every spread has multiple, complex layers. Earthy imagery and Adinkra symbols help tell a story of intergenerational love and ancestral memory.  

[출처: http://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/caldecottmedal/caldecottmedal]

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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