I'm not the only one who's trying to decide what the best books published in 2012 were - lots of other names in the business are starting to produce their own lists. If you're looking for the best in children's list be sure to peruse these websites:
Publisher's Weekly has a great list of book in lot of categories, both for adults and children. Lots of great books to be found here, including a number of picture books that had slipped under my radar.
My children's lit blogging hero, Elizabeth Bird, recently posted her fall list of likely Newbery and Caldecott Medal contenders. Betsy posts her picks three times each year - once in spring, once in summer, and again in fall - and it's interesting to see how her choices change as the year progresses.
On Goodreads, readers are invited to vote for their favorite books as part of the annual Goodreads Choice Awards. Readers can vote in any of a number of categories for adults, teens, and children. The nominated books for these awards are fascinating because they really take reader approval into account, not just the opinions of professional book critics.
Seen any other "Best of 2012" lists? Please share your finds in the comments. My own list of personal favorites will appear on this blog at the end of December.
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