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2019 Bluestem Nominees

Below are the 20 books that have been nominated throughout the state of Illinois as candidates for the annual Bluestem Award.  This book award is geared at books written for children in grades 3 - 5.  The winner will be chosen and announced sometime in March, after student voting takes place.  These are also the books that will be used in the 5th Annual RCES Battle of the Books.

2019 Bluestem Challenge
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Author website
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60 Minutes Video/more info
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Teacher Guide

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Book trailer
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Book trailer
Another book trailer
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​​Discussion Guide
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Lunchtime Hangout with author/illustrator
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Book trailer
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Discussion guide
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 ​Educator's guide
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Book trailer
Author interview
​Mr. Schu interview with author
​Educator's Guide

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About the book
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Teacher guides
How to bake Miss Mallory's peach cake

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NPR article about the book
Becky Anderson interview with Robert Hoge
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About the series
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Lonnie Johnson super soaker Youtube playlist

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