2012 Golden Kite Award Winners & Honor Books

2012 Golden Kite Award Winner · Picture Book Illustration

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011

Balloons Over Broadway

By Melissa Sweet

Discover the story behind the iconic Macy's Parade balloons.

Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award (2012)Golden Kite Award (2012)Orbis Pictus Award (2012)

40 pages· 1,258 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud

5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 13,461 ratings

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Summary: Meet Tony Sarg, the visionary puppeteer who transformed the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade with his groundbreaking balloon creations. Journey through his inventive world, where imagination takes flight and childhood dreams become reality. How did a self-taught immigrant's whimsical designs capture the hearts of millions? Explore the magic behind the parade's iconic floating giants and uncover the legacy of a man whose creativity continues to inspire. This captivating tale, brought to life with vibrant illustrations, invites readers of all ages to experience the wonder of a beloved holiday tradition.

2012 Golden Kite Award Winner · Picture Book Text

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011

Over and Under the Snow

By Kate Messner · Over and Under series

A child explores the forest with their dad, learning about the secret kingdom of animals that live under the snow.

The E.B. White Read Aloud Honor (2012)Golden Kite Award (2012)

44 pages· 519 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud

5.1/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 5,428 ratings

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Summary: Embark on a cross-country ski journey through a winter wonderland, where the surface is silent and white, but beneath lies a bustling secret world. Squirrels, snowshoe hares, bears, and bullfrogs thrive in their hidden habitats, revealing the mysteries of life under the snow. What secrets will you uncover in this enchanting winter landscape?

2012 Golden Kite Award Winner · Fiction

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2011

Between Shades of Gray

By Ruta Sepetys

A girl uses art to survive a Siberian work camp and reunite her family.

Golden Kite Award (2012)

344 pages· 64,129 words· Est. 6 hour read

4.4/5 Goodreads · 285,601 ratings

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Summary: Fifteen-year-old Lina's life shatters when Soviet officers tear her family apart, sending them to a Siberian work camp. Amidst the harsh conditions, Lina clings to her art, embedding secret messages in her drawings, hoping to reach her imprisoned father. As she battles for survival, Lina's courage and creativity become her lifeline. Will her art be enough to reunite her family and keep hope alive? Discover a gripping tale of resilience and the power of love in the face of unimaginable adversity.

2012 Honor Books

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2011

Words in the Dust

By Trent Reedy

In war-torn Afghanistan, a girl dreams of education and healing, but can hope survive new opportunities and dangers?

Golden Kite Honor (2012)

272 pages· 65,765 words· Est. 7.5 hour read

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Summary: In post-Taliban Afghanistan, Zulaikha dreams of peace, education, and healing her cleft palate. Her life changes when she meets Meena, who teaches her poetry, and Americans arrive, offering surgery and new opportunities. As her world shifts, Zulaikha must navigate the promise of a transformed life amidst uncertainty. Can she dare to hope for a future she never imagined?

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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2011

These Hands

By Margaret H. Mason, Floyd Cooper (Illustrator)

A boy discovers his grandpa's fight against discrimination in a bread factory.

Golden Kite Honor (2012)

32 pages· 345 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud

4.3/5 Goodreads · 883 ratings

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Summary: Joseph's grandpa could do anything with his hands, except bake bread at a factory that barred African Americans. In this moving tale, Joseph learns about the power of unity and the struggle for equality, as past generations joined hands to ensure a future where his hands could achieve anything. Will Joseph embrace this legacy and continue the fight for justice?

The 2012 Golden Kite Award

Balloons Over Broadway

Over and Under the Snow

Between Shades of Gray

Words in the Dust

These Hands

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