2017 Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award Winner & Honor Books

2017 Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award Winner

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Chapter Book · Ages 13–16 · 2016

Book Three

By John Lewis, Andrew Aydin, Nate Powell (Illustrator) · Book #3 in the March series

A young leader faces escalating threats in a fight for justice and equality.

Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award (2017)Coretta Scott King Award (2017)National Book Award for Young People's Literature (2016)

246 pages· 21,078 words· Est. 2.5 hour read

4.6/5 Goodreads · 22,043 ratings

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Summary: In 1963, John Lewis, chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, leads a daring fight against racial injustice. As Jim Crow laws retaliate with violence, Lewis and his young activists launch bold campaigns like the Freedom Vote and Mississippi Freedom Summer. With new allies and foes, and an unpredictable president, the stakes rise. Amid deepening fractures within the movement, Lewis prepares for a pivotal showdown in Selma, risking everything for the promise of 'One Man, One Vote.' Will their nonviolent revolution succeed, or will the forces of oppression prevail?

2017 Honor Books

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Picture Book · Ages 6–10 · 2015

Giant Squid

By Candace Fleming, Eric Rohmann (Illustrator)

A book about giant squid and their mysterious lives in the deep sea.

Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Honor (2017)Cybils Award (2016)Charlotte Zolotow Honor (2017)Orbis Pictus Honor (2017)

40 pages· 498 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud

4.3/5 Goodreads · 1,581 ratings

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Summary: Dive into the enigmatic world of the giant squid, a creature as large as whales yet hidden in the ocean's depths. Scientists piece together its story from tantalizing clues: scars on whales, broken beaks, and inky escapes. These fragments were all we had until a groundbreaking film captured the squid in its natural habitat. This nonfiction picture book invites you to explore the mysterious life of this elusive giant, blending visual and poetic storytelling. What secrets does the deep sea hold, and what more can we discover about this hidden titan of the ocean?

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–18 · 2016

Sachiko

By Caren Stelson

A young girl survives an atomic bomb, facing loss and a quest for peace.

Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Honor (2017)

144 pages· 22,714 words· Est. 2 hour read

4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,574 ratings

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Summary: On August 9, 1945, six-year-old Sachiko's life shatters when an atomic bomb devastates her world. As she grapples with loss and trauma, she seeks solace in the words of Helen Keller, Gandhi, and Martin Luther King Jr. Bullied and haunted by nightmares, Sachiko embarks on a profound journey to understand the tragedy and find peace. Her story offers a poignant perspective on the aftermath of World War II, revealing resilience and hope amidst staggering hardship. Will Sachiko find the strength to heal and forgive in a world forever changed?

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–+ · 2016

Uprooted

Explore the shocking internment of Japanese Americans during WWII and its lasting impact.

Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Honor (2017)

256 pages· 60,821 words· Est. 7 hour read

3.9/5 Goodreads · 609 ratings

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Summary: Seventy-five years ago, over 100,000 Japanese Americans were unjustly interned by their own government. 'Uprooted' delves into this dark chapter, examining the racism and fear that led to such drastic actions. As tensions rise, the book questions how such events could unfold and what lessons remain relevant today. Through a dual lens, it also explores Japan's own struggles, linking the fates of two nations. This powerful narrative challenges readers to reflect on personal liberty and racial tensions, both past and present.

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2016

We Will Not Be Silent

By Russell Freedman

Students defy a tyrant, risking all for freedom.

Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Honor (2017)

104 pages· 14,588 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

4.3/5 Goodreads · 2,025 ratings

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Summary: Hans and Sophie Scholl, once part of Hitler Youth, awaken to the horrors of the Nazi regime. As university students, they form the White Rose, a daring resistance group. Distributing leaflets, they urge Germans to oppose tyranny, risking imprisonment or worse. Will their courage ignite a movement, or will they pay the ultimate price for their beliefs? This gripping tale of bravery and conviction challenges readers to consider what they would sacrifice for freedom.

The 2017 Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Award

Book Three

Giant Squid

Sachiko

Uprooted

We Will Not Be Silent

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