Come and enjoy a fun night for a great cause. (February), Chee, Traci. Cat Ears on Elizabeth; illus. Candlewick. (July/August), Medina, Meg. Whether for Zoom sharing or private escapism, books matter intensely right now, and it’s stirring to see how many stellar titles appeared this year despite the obstacles. © 2021 Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books. 4-10 yrs 9-12 5-7 First Second. by Nina Mata. By Tyler Feder. 9-12 Knopf. The year 2020 has seen a renewed focus on conversations around social justice, dismantling systemic racism, and diversity—all of which have forced boards of directors to look inward and to understand the importance of having a diverse board. All Rights Reserved. This lusciously illustrated offering introduces seventeen winter-friendly birds through a variety of creative poems. by Trung Le Nguyen. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos recognized 367 schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2020 based on their overall academic excellence or their progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. Candlewick. Thieving pals Arthur and Wally must prevent the fall of the Veil between the real and the imaginary worlds in this fantastical, comedic tale that has plenty of side-eye humor and surprising plot twists. Algonquin. Owlkids. Home Base: A Mother-Daughter Story; illus. by Thao Lam. and the two must journey through the Far Country, a land ruled by demons, to Death itself. 4-8 Farrar. Two compelling and interconnected stories combine: one of a high school basketball team’s journey to the state championship, and Yang’s own journey of writing the book and gaining a new understanding of the students and teachers invested in the sport. You can find previous year’s award lists below. Narration alternates between Chicky Quintanilla and Lita Perez, two former friends who team up again to try to get Lita the crown of the Miss Meteor Pageant before she turns into literal stardust in this complex but bubbly, witty but delightfully earnest story. promotes blue ribbons tied on car antennas as a reminder to the public that many law enforcement officers have paid the ultimate price and given their lives in the line of duty. For year-round college basketball coverage from Blue Ribbon, subscribe to our Blue Ribbon Report. (September), Shivering, William. Blue Ribbon Commission on Rural Prosperity (“the Commission”) during his 2020 State of the State Address. This year, NACD revisited our 2012 Blue Ribbon Commission report on The Diverse Board. Gr. The Blue Ribbon has enriched the lives of the greater Los Angeles community through its commitment to arts education, volunteerism and financial support for The Music Center and its resident companies. Gr. Now in its 38th year, the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program has bestowed almost 10,000 awards to more than 9,000 schools, with some schools winning multiple awards. 1000 Market Street Building 2. The National Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes public and private elementary, middle, and high schools based on their overall academic excellence or their progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. Told with brutal authenticity and tender compassion, this fantastical story dramatically shifts between the past and the present of young Echo as she negotiates her family’s intergenerational trauma. 2018 Blue Ribbons. School Name Details View; Bob Jones High School 650 Hughes Road Madison, AL, … Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis Mellifera; illus. Gr. Random House Graphic. (March), Underwood, Deborah. –Deborah Stevenson, Editor, Barnes, Derrick. Gr. The Paper Boat: A Refugee Story; written and illus. A compelling combination of poetry and paintings provides a unique retelling of the story of Henry “Box” Brown, tracking the specifics of Brown’s tale of escape from bondage while examining the larger horrors and scars of slavery through visual motifs. Gr. Blue Ribbons Archive. (April), Fleming, Candace. The Cat Man of Aleppo; written by Irene Latham and Karim Shamsi-Basha; illus. Portsmouth, NH 03801. Gr. Profiles--2020 National Blue Ribbon Schools Award Winners; 2020 National Blue Ribbon Schools; Press Release—September 24, 2020 These 9 members decide the outcome of each matchup. Feiwel. Gr. (October), Yang, Gene Luen. Viking. 2-4 This look at the life cycle of the honeybee is made especially effective by the artful text, painterly illustrations, and dynamic composition that will have readers flying through the pages to the informative back matter. Box: Henry Brown Mails Himself to Freedom; illustrated by Michele Wood. 8-12 Gr. At the end of World War II, Zofia, newly liberated from a Polish concentration camp, trawls through the chaos of Eastern Europe to find her brother. (November), Hesse, Monica. Five breezy chapters constitute this easy-reader graphic novel that tracks squirrel pals Belly and Norma and their attempts to get themselves some sweet treats from a nearby donut truck. Delacorte. by Paige Keiser. Blue Ribbon . Snow Birds; illus. Now is the perfect time to purchase your tickets or sponsor! Blue ribbon awareness is a symbol of hope for many people. I Am Every Good Thing; illus. K-2 4-7 Holt. They Went Left. 5-8 yrs by Marie-Louise Gay. 6-12 Gay offers a gentle introduction to climate change as three young brothers trek through a wintry forest; dappled textures and delicate lines imbue solemnity but pops of color and the youngest brother’s joyful gamboling suggest hopefulness. Based on the experience of a French journalist in the 1970s, this story follows an intrepid young woman as she travels alone across the world on her motorcycle, experiencing a multitude of countries, people, and possibilities. The full list of blue ribbon meanings includes: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) Aicardi-Goutieres Syndrome (AGS) Alexander Disease; Alopecia Areata Watson aimed to create an African-American answer to Ramona Quimby, and fourth-grader Ryan fulfills that mission with élan as she fights with her brother and negotiates shifting dynamics with her friends. Around Town: 5 Orange County schools earn National Blue Ribbon honors Reggie Biancalini reads “The Cat in the Hat” book to Mariners Christian School students on … Gr. Winter 2020 The Blue Ribbon Dear Colleagues, Happy New Year! 2015 Blue Ribbons. (April), Frost, Helen. Get to know them below: Kirk Cambell @kirkcampbell Kirk Campbell is Associate Professor of Medicine, Vice Chair for Diversity and Inclusion, and Director of the Nephrology Fellowship Program at the Icahn School of Medicine … The Crew reviewed products from a total of 64 companies in 2020. Gr. Narration moves among a close-knit circle of Japanese-American youngsters interned by the U.S. during World War II as they battle to make their lives worthwhile and consider their national identity. Register For the 2020 Blue Ribbon Conference! Gr. The Racers: How an Outcast Driver, an American Heiress, and a Legendary Car Challenged Hitler’s Best. Being Frog; written and illus. Holiday House. In graphic novel format, Feder shares the grief, weirdness, and rawly funny dark comedy of losing her mother to cancer. Chance: Escape from the Holocaust; written and illus. 4-8 Everything Sad Is Untrue (A True Story). Scholastic. The ever-versatile Underwood takes on a very different tone in this evocative, child-friendly contemplation of outside and inside, aided by Cindy Derby’s stunning, luminous watercolors. 2019 Blue Ribbons. When a duck becomes separated from its ducky family, a heated search ensues involving playful visual red herrings and text restricted to a comically histrionic seesaw between “Ducks?” and “No ducks!” (February), Underwood, Deborah. by Sonia Sánchez. Readers will appreciate the comradely tone of this meaty yet accessible, challenging yet enjoyable book addressed to white people trying do better at understanding race and racism. 2016 Blue Ribbons. by Uri Shulevitz. Athletic Academic Advising and the Department of Athletics are proud to share our Blue Ribbon Newsletter. It was gratifying to find our enthusiasm undiminished, and in fact we’ve consciously chosen to go with a generous list this year. Auction Donation Form. Abrams. (March). Successful School Practices from 2020 Awardees Include: Collaboratively Serving New English Learners (Irvington, NY) ... National Blue Ribbon Schools Program U.S. Department of Education . Miss Meteor; by Tehlor Kay Mejia and Anna-Marie McLemore. More awards were given this year than ever before – 58 teachers were honored, 42 individually and 16 as members of school-based teaching teams. A quiet, searing tale of sisterly love, ambiguous faith, and unexplained miracles, this book follows the Torres girls in the wake of their eldest sister’s death; Mabry’s prose continues to be elegantly simple and profoundly evocative. The coveted National Blue Ribbon School award affirms the hard work of students, educators, families, and communities in creating safe and welcoming schools where students master challenging and engaging content. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. 4-7 4-8yrs Special thanks to Tricia LaVoice for spearheading this effort to show people that a simple gesture can help people feel not-so-alone during this COVID-19 outbreak. 8-12 Join us for the York County Blue Ribbon Brawl on the site of the York Fair Ground (America’s First Fair) and the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks where all 15’s 16’s and 17’s teams will be playing at the Expo center in Oaks, PA. The Blue Ribbon Gala is quickly approaching. Tigers, Not Daughters. ; illus. 7-12 (December), Eggers, Dave. Gr. Mc-Sweeney’s. 5-8 yrs (January), Hall, Kirsten. This picture book follows ambulance driver Alaa as he cares for both human and cats caught in the violence of the Syrian civil war. We are handing out 25 Blue Ribbons, to a total of 19 companies! The Blue Ribbon is The Music Center’s premier women’s support organization and one of its largest donors. The Blue Ribbon is a medium-fast freshwater rod that retails for $250 and like some of TFO's newer offerings actually comes with a rod tube. “The Blue Ribbon Awards give us a chance to show off to the rest of the country the great things that are happening in our public schools across the Commonwealth. Gr. In this steady, timely, and engrossing biography, Fleming tackles the many facets of Lindbergh that fascinated and at times appalled the public, from his showmanship as an aviator legend to his grief over his murdered son to his nationalist “America first” politics. Themes of identity, family, and love feature predominantly in this graphic novel that shifts among various threads, moving between fairy tales, an immigrant story, and a coming-out story to make an eminently appealing read. This stunning, opulent memoir traces the author’s life from childhood in Iran to time in a refugee camp to a strange new existence in Oklahoma, all the while telling stories about storytelling. Gr. by Eric Rohmann. (October), Reynolds, Jason. The Girl Who Speaks Bear. (February), Fleming, Candace. This companion to Finding Langston follows Lymon, whose family moved north as part of the Great Migration in the 1940s, and who struggles to find stability as that family strains to its limits. by Mary Sullivan. (October), Savit, Gavriel. by Annie Dills. Gr. by Cindy Derby. The blue ribbon is a symbol of high quality. 6-12 Raybearer. (April), Weatherford, Carole Boston. 4-8 yrs 4-7 We Are Not Free; illus. (May), Watson, Renée. Loosely adapted from the Grimms’ “The Goose Girl,” this story of Thorn and her negotiation of the magical, familial, and political forces that constrain her is sure to appeal to fantasy and romance fans. While we regret not having the opportunity to celebrate in person, given the current situation regarding COVID-19, we will celebrate the 317 public and 50 non-public school honorees in the ways that we are able, and they will each receive their plaques and flags via mail. by Jenni Desmond. 6-12 8-12 RMC Research Corporation. Dancing at the Pity Party: A Dead Mom Graphic Memoir; written and ilus. (April), Khanani, Intisar. Blue Ribbon Month 2020 In response to the COVID-19 precautions, Orange County’s Blue Ribbon Month Kick-Off Ceremony and all other community based planned Blue Ribbon Month events will be postponed. (September), Vail, Rachel. The Black Friend: On Being a Better White Person. The Rise and Fall of Charles Lindbergh. The Blue Ribbon Children's Festival is an opportunity for students to experience the performing arts by a professional dance company, along with the chance to dance along at home. for Minnesotans, with background information and related considerations. The queen of few-word narratives returns here with a hilarious story of a sausagy dog preparing his bed for naptime and the cat who seeks to make Bob a cushion himself. 2020 Blue Ribbons Deciding the Blue Ribbons was a whole new experience in 2020; we revamped the procedure to share titles digitally and, of course, worked amid the chaos of a pandemic-disrupted world. The Greater Green Bay Blue Ribbons unveiled their award winners for the 2020 season, with six players receiving honors for their work, on and off the field. Schwartz & Wade. This wordless picture book creatively tells parallel stories as it follows a Vietnamese family forced to flee from their home when Communist forces swarm southward after the 1975 fall of Saigon. (September), Getten, Kereen. The National Blue Ribbon School flag gracing an entry or flying overhead is a widely recognized symbol of exemplary teaching and learning. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. Gr. This fantastical story is a loving tribute to Russian folklore as it follows a (mostly) human girl and the animals she encounters as she seeks the truth about her family. This photoessay melds scientific discipline, poetic imagination, and beautifully executed visual storytelling as it tracks the life cycle and day to day existence of the frog. The Magic Fish; written and illus. In this verse novel set in the Depression, young Henry is labeled unteachable due to his deafness and relegated by the authorities to an abusive institution, but neither he nor his family give up on his future. by Yuko Shimizu. The Way Back. In this musing, accessible memoir accented with illustrations, Shulevitz relates his family’s desperate but ultimately fortunate peripatetic existence during World War II. Leaving Lymon. Little. Nigerian-inspired mythology and lush world building combine to make a complex, enthralling story as young Tarisai attempts to kill the prince of the oppressive empire to please her ruthless mother. This first-person self-affirmation celebrates the multiple wonders of young Black boys in rollicking, readaloud-friendly text and rich painterly portraiture. (July/August), Sayre, April Pulley. 5-7 yrs I hope you enjoy reminiscing with us. Subscribe now for only $7.99 per month (or save $24 per year with an annual subscription) to have it sent directly to your email.Also, be sure to pre-order the 40th-anniversary edition of the Blue Ribbon Yearbook for the 2020-21 season. by Anna Earley. For those who had already RSVP’d for the kick-off ceremony and the many others of you who had planned to join us, we thank you and we hope to announce a new date for this … House of Anansi/Groundwood. It was gratifying to find our enthusiasm undiminished, and in fact we’ve consciously chosen to go with a generous list this year. by Mika Song. Jumbo Blue Rosette Ribbon - 2020 $1.99 - $3.49 2020 Ribbons Shop Now 2020 Sport Neck Ribbon 7/8" x 32" $0.60 - $1.00 Shop Now 2020 Sateen Neck Ribbon 7/8" x 32" $1.00 - $1.50 Shop Now 2020 Glow In The Dark Neck Ribbon 7/8" x 30" $1.60 - $2.00 Shop Now 2020 Wide Neck Ribbon 1 1/2" x 30" $1.00 - $1.50 6-9 yrs (May), Anderson, Sophie. by Gordon C. James. Click Here to Purchase Gala Tickets and Sponsorships. The Lights and Types of Ships at Night; illus. Deciding the Blue Ribbons was a whole new experience in 2020; we revamped the procedure to share titles digitally and, of course, worked amid the chaos of a pandemic-disrupted world. Dial. These schools demonstrate that all students can achieve to high levels. (February), Mabry, Samantha. Readers will not be disappointed by this graphic novel adaptation of Reynolds’ work, exquisitely illustrated to maximize the emotional weight of Will’s story as he reckons with losing his beloved brother to gang violence. Girl on a Motorcycle; illus. 4-8 yrs Gr. Have you noticed blue ribbons around many of our trees in Kirkland? Young Daniela tells of the joy of friendship and the genuine, important grief at parting when her “mejor amiga, my numero uno best friend” moves out of the neighborhood. Dlouhy/Atheneum. Schools are eligible for nomination after five years. The association comes from The Blue Riband, a prize awarded for the fastest crossing of the Atlantic Ocean by passenger liners and, prior to that from Cordon Bleu, which referred to the blue ribbon worn by the French knightly Order of the Holy Spirit.The spelling blue riband is still encountered in most English-speaking … Blue Ribbons are chosen annually by BCCB reviewers and represent what they believe to be outstanding examples of fiction, nonfiction, and picture books for youth. BLUE RIBBON COUNCIL ON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY June 2020 This report of the Blue Ribbon Council on Information Technology proposes recommendations for improving the state of IT . 6-12 9-12 Gr. Gr. Thieves of Weirdwood; by William Shivering and Christian McKay Heidicker; illus. The temples all caved in And the bells were rusted and cracked The saviors all stopped saving And they ain't ever coming back The birds all took to walking And the fish did too Everybody just stopped talking When midnight came at noon I'll be there I'll be there The children ran away And the dog left a suicide note The neighbors are reading your mail And no one laughs at your jokes … Ducks! 4-8 yrs (September), Nguyen, Trung Le. by Gene Luen Yang; color by Lark Pien. The Three Brothers; written and illus. Outside In; illus. 3-6 yrs Introducing the Blue Ribbon Panel (BRP) for NephMadness 2020:. HarperTeen. Gr. (November), Feder, Tyler. Gr. (April), Nayeri, Daniel. This color represents over 100 causes, including bullying, malaria, sex trafficking, rheumatism, and water safety. Bloomsbury. Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away; illus. Including spit-roasted meats, seafood, and Ribbon classics, in a comfortable environment, and an extensive bar and whiskey program. (April), Ifueko, Jordan. 2020 National Blue Ribbon Schools. Office of Communications and Outreach Home, Historical Database--All National Blue Ribbon Schools (1982 to Present), Profiles--2020 National Blue Ribbon Schools Award Winners, Secretary DeVos announces 2020 National Blue Ribbon Schools. (September), Cline-Ransome, Lesa. Sponsorship Forms. This is a partial list of awareness ribbons.The meaning behind an awareness ribbon … Farrar. Every year the U. S. Department of Education seeks out and celebrates great American schools, schools demonstrating that all students can achieve to high levels. Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books. Porter/Holiday House. If you click on the company names below, you will be taken to our reviews of the products we are honoring today. Blue Ribbon Campaign During National Police Week, the calendar week that includes May 15, Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) Gr. The National Blue Ribbon School flag gracing an entry or flying overhead is a widely recognized symbol of exemplary teaching and learning. 4-7 yrs The staff at The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (BCCB) have announced the 2020 Blue Ribbons, their choices for the best of children's and young adult literature for the year. Long Way Down: The Graphic Novel; illus. Dragon Hoops; written and illus. In this funny, keenly observed entry from the A Is for Elizabeth series, second grade goes sour for Elizabeth when some girls start wearing cat-ear headbands, which she covets. 7-10 (September), Sullivan, Mary. Candlewick. In this historical account packed with the thrill and danger of 1930s high-speed auto racing, the racetrack becomes a battleground for Nazi might vs. independent ingenuity. (March), Mejia, Tehlor Kay. Luminous illustrations and engagingly direct text elevate the standard picture book introduction to boats and ships to an engrossing read that is sure to become a kid favorite. The Blue Ribbon Conference is an IIABCal MEMBERS ONLY Event. 2017 Blue Ribbons. The following day, the Governor signed Executive Order #65, which charged the commissioners with gathering public input on current and future challenges in rural Wisconsin and submitting a plan to the Governor on how to invigorate If you are not currently an IIABCal Member, please contact Member Services at 925-426-3300 before registering. Every year the Bulletin announces its annual Blue Ribbon list, celebrating the best and brightest of children’s and YA literature from the last year. Gr. When Life Gives You Mangos. Random House Graphic. Thorn. (September), Novesky, Amy. by Danica Novgorodoff. (January), Shulevitz, Uri. The 2020 National Blue Ribbon Schools Awards Ceremony will be held virtually Nov. 12 and 13. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. 7-12 1-3 Black Girl Unlimited: The Remarkable True Story of a Teenage Wizard. This is especially meaningful for many of our seniors that are feeling frightened and isolated, but can now look out their window … 9-12 Now in their sixth year, the Blue Ribbon Teacher awards recognize teachers who exhibit instructional excellence, promote student growth and exemplify teacher leadership. by Julie Morstad. Ottaviano/Holt. Gr. Ways to Make Sunshine; illus. Godwin/Holt. Parallel storylines unfold as mother and daughter tackle their respective challenges: Mom scoring a job building a patio and kiddo earning a spot on the baseball team; spare narration and energetic watercolors complement the book’s warm, can-do spirit. blue ribbon brawl Are you ready to battle it out for the blue ribbon!? Gr. (April), Song, Mika. The Ribbon menu features delights for all palates. Mark your calendar for the 2020 Blue Ribbon Gala, Saturday, April 10th, 2021. 2014 Blue Ribbons. 800.258.0802. 8-12 All He Knew. (October), Gay, Marie-Louise. APPLE VALLEY, MN — Eight Minnesota institutions were among the 367 schools recognized with the National Blue Ribbon for 2020. Holiday House. 2-3 7-10 Paulsen/Penguin. 3-8 (November), Joseph, Frederick. by T. L. McBeth. Inspired by her childhood in Jamaica, Getten offers readers a story of frenemy drama, profound grief, and enduring hope, told with a voice perfectly pitched to middle graders. (April), Bascomb, Neal. Amulet/Abrams. Gr. (December), Latham, Irene. The 2020 National Blue Ribbon Schools Awards Ceremony will be held virtually Nov. 12 and 13. (September), Lam, Thao. Gr. HarperTeen. by Julia Kuo. Putnam. Beach Lane/Simon. (January), Tate, Nikki. Registrations include Opening & Closing Receptions, Closing Dinner, Daily Full Breakfasts, Daily General Sessions and CE Classes. 5-9 Up on Bob; written and illus. Levine Querido. 5-10 yrs Scholastic Focus. Encounters with the Angel of Death intertwine the lives of the angry, fatherless Yehuda Leib and clever, determined Bluma. by Katie Kath. with photographs by April Pulley Sayre. Donut Feed the Squirrels; written and illus. (February), Brown, Echo. Gr.

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