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inspired by The Great Pottery Throw Down, I wanted to learn more about pottery so I threw together this list 🏺 featuring a mix of fiction and nonfiction

as always, taking any and all suggestions!

According to the ALA, "The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children."

Complete as of August 2026.

Non-fiction or fiction stories based on historically accurate happenings in Korea (will update when find more - have not read all books added, but a bunch of them)

Let’s return to simpler times, where some of the best and most impactful stories can be found.

Other items used: "Science G Instructor's Guide", "Language Arts G", "History/Bible/Literature G Instructor's Guide", "Math-U-See: Pre-Algebra", "Discover & Do: Level G Science Experiments", "World History from Ancient to Modern Times", "Sheet of Book Labels G", "Story of the World Audiobook, Volume 1", "Story of the World Audiobook, Volume 2", "World History I Lap Book", "Miniature Magnifier/Microscope", "MUS7 Pre-Algebra Online Instruction with Video", "Math-U-See Integer Block Kit", "Math-U-See Algebra/Decimal Inserts", "Discover & Do: Level G Science Experiment Videos", "Discover & Do: Level G Experiments Paper Packet", "Discover & Do: Science Supplies Kit G", "3" Binder with Tabs", "The Timeline Book", "Markers", "Markable Map" and "Sing the Word: Credo - I Believe...".

A nostalgic collection of YA and middle grade books. Please feel free to suggest titles as well!

Books that almost made it: Series of Unfortunate Events: started in 1999 Harry Potter: started in 1997 (and f her) Redwall: started in 1995 Alanna/Immortals: started early 90s

Winners of the award for "the most distinguished contributions to American literature for children."