“To read is to fly: it is to soar to a point of vantage which gives a view over wide terrains of history, human variety, ideas, shared experience and the fruits of many inquiries.” – AC Grayling
In continuation of something we began last year (2011), we’ll be reading 365 books in 365 days.
Myra
March
- The Secret Lives of Princesses by Philippe Lechermeier and Illustrated by Rebecca Dautremer (picture book)
- Birdie’s Lighthouse by Deborah Hopkinson and Illustrated by Kimberley Bulcken Root (picture book)
- The Paper Princess by Elisa Kleven (picture book)
- Papel De Liha by Ompong Remigio and Illustrations by Beth Parrocha-Doctolero (award-winning picture book, Filipino lit)
- Ang Ampalaya sa Pinggan ni Peepo [The Bitter Gourd in Peepo’s Plate] by Joachim Antonio and Illustrations by Pergylene Acuña (award-winning picture book, Filipino lit)
- Ang Mga Tsismis sa Baryo Silid [The Rumors in Baryo Silid] by Ronaldo L. Carcamo and Illustrations by Yan Gallegos (award-winning picture book, Filipino lit)
- Sa Ilalim ng Dagat [Under the Sea] by Augie Rivera and Illustrations by Mark V. Salvatus (award-winning picture book, Filipino lit)
- Alamat ng Duhat [The Legend of the Java Plum] by Segundo D. Matias, Jr. and Illustrations by Rovi Jesher R. Salegumba (award-winning picture book, Filipino lit)
- Xilef by Augie Rivera and Illustrations by Beth Parrocha-Doctolero (award-winning picture book, Filipino lit)
- Junior by Sheila Gonzales-Dela Cuesta and Illustrations by Noel Manacsa (award-winning picture book, Filipino lit)
- Taho, Taho, Taho… Tahoooieyy! By Renato C. Vibiesca and Illustrations by Ray-Ann Bernardo (award-winning picture book, Filipino lit)
- Ang Pintor ni Garu [Garu’s Painter] by Natasha Viscara and Illustrations by Jomike Tejido (award-winning picture book, Filipino lit)
- Si Tanya, Ang Uwak na Gustong Pumuti [Tanya, The Crow Who Wanted to be White] by German V. Gervacio and Illustrations by Gino G. Borja (award-winning picture book, Filipino lit)
- Salu-Salo [A Gathering] by Susie R. Baclagon-Borrero and Illustrations by Ibarra Crisostomo (award-winning picture book, Filipino lit)
- Blip by Rene O Villanueva and Illustrations by Beth Parrocha-Doctolero (award-winning picture book, Filipino lit)
- Ang Mahiyaing Manok by Rebecca T. Añonuevo and Illustrations by Ruben De Jesus (award-winning picture book, Filipino lit)
- Lumang Kumot ni Lola [Grandmother’s Blanket] by Russell Molina and Illustrations by Ray-Ann Bernardo (award-winning picture book, Filipino lit)
- Tuwing Sabado [Every Saturday] by Russell Molina and Illustrations by Sergio Bumatay III (award-winning picture book, Filipino lit)
- Ang Paglalakbay ni Butirik [Butirik’s Journey] by A. C. Balmes and Illustrations by Kora D. Albano (award-winning picture book, Filipino lit)
- Bayong ng Kuting [A Bagful of Kittens] by Mae Astrid Tobias and Illustrations by Ghani Madueño (award-winning picture book, Filipino lit)
- Sandosenang Sapatos [A Dozen Pair of Shoes] by Luis P. Gatmaitan, M.D. and Illustrations by Beth Parrocha-Doctolero (award-winning picture book, Filipino lit)
- Ang Mga Kahon ni Kalon [Kalon’s Boxes] by Michael M. Coroza and Illustrations by Gigi Lapid (award-winning picture book, Filipino lit)
- The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness (award-winning YA fiction)
- A Weave of Words by Robert D. San Souci and illustrated by Raul Colon (picture book)
- Tam Lin Retold by Susan Cooper and Illustrated by Warwick Hutton (picture book)
- Imogene’s Last Stand by Candace Fleming and Illustrated by Nancy Carpenter (picture book)
- Fa Mulan by Robert D. San Souci and Illustrated by Jean & Mou-Sien Tseng (picture book)
- Beautiful Warrior: The Legend of the Nun’s Kung Fu – Story and Pictures by Emily Arnold McCully (picture book)
- The Midwife’s Apprentice by Karen Cushman (Newbery medalist, YA fiction)
- Stories Matter: The Complexity of Cultural Authenticity in Children’s Literature edited by Dana Fox and Kathy Short (Academic Book)
- The Wild Book by Margarita Engle (novel-in-verse, YA fiction)
- Books, Children, & Men by Paul Hazard (academic book, classic book on children’s literature)
April
- 13 Words by Lemony Snicket and Illustrations by Maira Kalman (picture book)
- Seven Brave Women by Betsy Hearne and Illustrated by Bethanne Andersen (picture book)
- Jacob Have I Loved by Katherine Paterson (YA fiction/award-winning/Newbery medal)
- Lives of Extraordinary Women: Rulers, Rebels (and What the Neighbors Thought) by Kathleen Krull and Illustrated by Kathryn Hewitt (biography)
- Wait Till Helen Comes by Mary Downing Hahn (YA fiction)
- Misty of Chincoteague by Marguerite Henry (award-winning/Newbery honor/YA fiction)
- The Friend by Sarah Stewart and Pictures by David Small (picture book)
- The Gardener by Sarah Stewart and Pictures by David Small (picture book/ award-winning/ Caldecott Honor)
- The Journey by Sarah Stewart and Pictures by David Small (picture book/ award-winning)
- Strega Nona (picture book/ Caldecott Honor/ award-winning)
- Miss Rumphius with story and pictures by Barbara Cooney (picture book)
- The Orphan Singer by Emily Arnold McCully (picture book)
- Mirette on the High Wire by Emily Arnold McCully (picture book/ award-winning/ Caldecott Medalist)
- Imogene’s Antlers by David Small (picture book)
- The Ask and The Answer by Patrick Ness (award-winning/YA fiction)
- The Third Gift by Linda Sue Park and Artwork by Bagram Ibatoulline (picture book)
- The Secret Keeper story by Kate Coombs and Paintings by Heather M. Solomon (picture book)
- Becoming Billie Holiday by Carole Boston Weatherford and Artwork by Floyd Cooper (YA fiction, novel-in-verse, award-winning)
Mary
March
- And the Geek shall Inherit the Earth by Carljoe Javier (Filipino Literature/Non-fiction/Essays)
- Elmer by Gerry Alanguilan (Filipino Literature/Graphic Novel)
- The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall (Fiction/YA Literature)
- The Canning Season by Polly Horvath (Fiction/YA literature)
- The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (Fiction/YA literature)
- Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins (Fiction/YA literature)
- Over a Cup of Ginger Tea: Conversations on the Literary Narrative of Filipino Women by Cristina Pantoja Hidalgo (Non-fiction/Essays/Filipino Literature)
April
- Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins (Fiction/YA Literature)
- Please Look After Mother by Kyung-Sook Shin (Fiction/General Fiction/Korean Literature/Asian Literature)
- Philothea or An Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Frances de Sales (Non-fiction/Religious Literature)
Fats
March
- When the Circus Came to Town by Laurence Yep (Middle-grade fiction, award-winning)
- Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans (Picture book, award-winning)
- Rumpelstiltskin’s Daughter by Diane Stanley (Picture book, award-winning)
- The Crow-Girl by Bodil Bredsdorff (Middle-grade fiction, award-winning)
- Island of the Blue Dolphins (YA fiction, award-winning)
- Just Being Audrey by Margaret Cardillo, illustrated by Julia Denos (Picture book, award-winning)
- Princess Furball by Charlotte Huck, illustrated by Anita Lobel (Picture book)
April
- Maria’s Comet by Deborah Hopkinson (Picture book, award-winning)
- Girl Wonder: A Baseball Story in Nine Innings written by Deborah Hopkinson and illustrated by Terry Widener (Picture book)
- Stella, Star of the Sea by Marie-Louise Gay (Picture book, award-winning)
- Yakov and the Seven Thieves by Madonna (Picture book)
- The Spider and the Fly by Tony DiTerlizzi (Picture book, award-winning)
- Jessica by Kevin Henkes (Picture book)
- Perfect Prudence written by Peter Harris and illustrated by Deborah Allwright (Picture book)
- Lucia and the Light written by Phyllis Root and illustrated by Mary Grandpré (Picture book)
- Princesses Are Not Quitters written by Kate Lum and illustrated by Sue Hellard (Picture book)
- Red Butterfly: How a Princess Smuggled the Secret of Silk Out of China written by Deborah Noyes and illustrated by Sophie Blackall (Picture book)
- A Seed is Sleepy written by Dianna Hutts Aston and illustrated by Sylvia Long (Nonfiction picture book, award-winning)
- Mother to Tigers written by George Ella Lyon and illustrated by Peter Catalanotto (Nonfiction picture book)
- I Met a Man by John Ciardi and illustrated by Robert Osborn (Children’s poetry)
Nicely done, Iphigene! I like the quote too. 🙂
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Thanks thanks. When i saw the quote i liked is so much to put it here. haha.
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