2020 - 2021 Gateway Award Nominees
In this playlist, Mr. Russell from LSN has a 60(ish) second book talk for every 20-21 Gateway Nominee. You can check out all of the nominees from our Sora Digital Library or MCPL Overdrive.
Bear Town by Fredrik Backman. Book discussion from LSNHS's Ms. Palguta and Ms. Russell. Available as an audio and eBook from our Sora library or MCPL Overdrive.
Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport. Book talk by LSNHS English teacher Ms. Ptacek. Available as an audio and eBook from MCPL Overdrive
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. Book talk by LSN's Ms. Haesemeyer. Available as an audio and eBook from our Sora library or MCPL Overdrive.
A Heart in a Body in a World by Deb Caletti. Book talk by Mr. Miller from LSNHS. Available as an audio and eBook from our Sora library or MCPL Overdrive.
Thirteen Doorways Wolves Behind Them All by Laura Ruby. Book talk by Ms. Donahay from LSHS. Available as an audio and eBook from our Sora library or MCPL Overdrive.
Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson. Book talk by Ms. Coleman from LSHS. Available as an audio and eBook from our Sora library or MCPL Overdrive.
Red Sky at Morning by Richard Bradford. Book talk by Mr. Miller from LSN. Available as an audio and eBook at MCPL Overdrive.
Since You've Been Gone by Morgan Matson. Book Talk by Mr. Rusell from LSNHS, Ellie Russell from LSWHS, and their dog Scout. Available as an audio and eBook from our Sora library or MCPL Overdrive.
Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard. Book talk by LSHS teacher Ms. Meilak. Red Queen and its many sequels are available as audio and eBooks from our Sora library orMCPL Overdrive.
Scythe series by Neal Shusterman. Book talk by LSHS teacher Ms. Allison. Scythe, Thunderhead, and The Toll are available as audio and eBooks from our Sora library or MCPL Overdrive.
Past Perfect Life by Elizabeth Eulberg. Book talk by Ms. Chambers from LSW. Available as an eBook from our Sora library or MCPL Overdrive.
Allies by Alan Gratz. Book talk by LSW teacher Ms. Lewis . Available as an audio book from our Sora library orMCPL Overdrive.
Camp Valor by Scott McEwen and Hof Williams. Book talk by Ms. Taylor from LSW. Available as an audio and eBook (sequel is eBook only) from our Sora library or MCPL Overdrive.
Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan. Book talk by LSW teacher Ms. Tucker. This title and its sequels are available as an eBook from our Sora library or MCPL Overdrive.
Girls with Sharp Sticks by Suzanne Young. Book talk by Mr. Russell from LSN. Available as an audio and eBook (sequel is eBook only) from our Sora library or MCPL Overdrive.
The Revolution of Birdie Randolph by Brandy Colbert. Book talk by Ms. Donahay from LSHS. Available as an audio and eBook from our Sora library or MCPL Overdrive.
When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandya Menon. Book Talk by Ms. Coleman from LSHS and her dog Piper. Available as an audio and eBook from our Sora library or MCPL Overdrive.
Things That Make White People Uncomfortable by Michael Bennett. Book talk by Mr. Russell from LSN. Available as an audio and eBook from our Sora library or MCPL Overdrive.
The Sun Is Also A Star by Nicola Yoon. Book talk by an LSW teacher. Available as an audio and eBook from our Sora library or MCPL Overdrive.
Frankly in Love by David Yoon. Book talk by Mr. Russell from LSN. Available as an audio and eBook from our Sora library or MCPL Overdrive.
Monday's Not Coming by Tiffany D. Jackson. Book talk by Ms. Chambers from LSW. Available as an audio and eBook from our Sora library or MCPL Overdrive.
Yes No Maybe So by Becky Albertalli and Aisha Saeed. Book talk by Mr. Russell from LSN. Available as an audio and eBook from our Sora library or MCPL Overdrive.
Patron Saints of Nothing by Randy Ribay. Book talk by Allison Donahay from LSHS. Available as an audio from our Sora library or MCPL Overdrive.
Carry On by Rainbow Rowell. Book talk by Mr. Rusell from LSN, Ellie Russell from LSW, and their microphone eating dog, Scout. Fangirl, Carry On, and Wayward Son are available as an audio and eBook from our Sora library or MCPL Overdrive.
Pretend She's Here by Luanne Rice. Book talk by Mr. Russell from LSN. Available as an audio and eBook from our Sora library or MCPL Overdrive.
Internment by Samira Ahmed. Book talk by LSHS teacher Ms. Hayles. Available as an audio and eBook from our Sora library orMCPL Overdrive.