Book Banter

Pennsylvania Young Readers' Choice Award

Pennsylvania Young Readers' Choice Award (PYRCA) is given each year for the favorite children's book in the Commonwealth. Students can join up to read three books from the lists. This year's theme at Masterman is All the Cool Kids Read. The school library has all the titles thanks to the generous contributors to DonorsChoose.
Masterman's top picks for PYRCA 2024 were Across the Desert by Dusti Bowling for Grades 3 to 6; New from Here by Kelly Yang; I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys. The state's winners are Cat Ninja by Matthew Cody and Yehudi Mercado for Grades 3 to 6; Black Brother, Black Brother by Jewell Parker Rhodes for Grades 6-8; I Must Betray You by Ruta Sepetys for Young Adult.

The PYRCA list for this year is here. There are forms and lists on your Google Classrooms.

Masterman Blog

Stumped for a book choice? Looking for a specific genre? Consult the Masterman Book Blog for reviews of titles in our school collection. Write a review yourself and ask Ms. Kearney to post it; you just need to get the proper permission slip signed.

PSLA Literature Review

The Pennsylvania School Librarians Association (PSLA) publishes a blog with books reviews of new books for young adults, middle grade students, and elementary students. School librarians from all over the state weigh in on books from all different genres.