Just in time for summer reading, the Massachusetts Children's Book Award 2025-2026 list of nominees has been released.
Summer is a great time to launch your MCBA journey!
Be sure to check out the extensive collection available on Sora.
*Asterisks indicate audiobooks
Again this year, Bement students had the honor of selecting a book that will appear on next year's MCBA list.
We had two stellar titles to choose from, Simon Sort of Says, by Erin Bow and The Attack of the Black Rectagles by Amy Sarig King. Both winners!
After hearing summaries of the books, students selected Simon Sort of Says! A Newbery and Schneider Family Book Award Honoree in 2024, this is a quirky read that combines a profound tragedy with lots of humor. It was one of my favorite middle grade novels of the past year.
We had a blast celebrating reading and great books at this year's Stories in Action on February 27.
From creating superheroes to surviving in the wild, our readers enjoyed activities and snacks themed to the nominated books.
On Monday, we welcomed the top four teams to the Barn for the School Battlel of the Books Tournament. It was a fast-paced, tight contest as all of our readers displayed their knowledge. The lower school was a rapt audience, taking in the action.
And the winner is.....
The Grade 6 team of Astrid, Anna, Matthew, August, and Henry!This marks a repeat win for this elite group of book trivia experts!
We had 10 teams competing in the Wildcard round for a second chance to make it into the school tournament. The Grade 6 team of Eva, Kacey, Karis, Sophia prevailed!
