Fabulous Five: Favorite Reads for 2021

Oh, how I enjoy this time of year. Instead of making resolutions, I go back in time, reflect on the books I've read over the past year, and pick out my favorites. 2021 was pretty straight forward, so let's get to it.

 

Goodreads 2021 Reading Challenge

 

TOP FIVE!

1.) My all-time 2021 favorite read goes to...

 

 

Long Way Down by Jason Reynolds (amzn)

A multi-award winner

 

2.) My favorite author for the year goes to...

 

 

Wendelin Van Draanen

Running Dream (amzn) and Wild Bird (amzn)

 

 

3.) Best Middle Grade read and favorite cover goes to...

 

Amal Unbound by Aisha Saeed (amzn)

 

4.) Best Young Adult read for the year...

 

 

If I'm Being Honest (amzn)

by EmilyWibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka

 

 

5.) Best Picture Book with noteworthy illustrations...

 

Outside In by Deborah Underwood (amzn)

A Caldecott Honor Book