Mock Printz 2026 discussion

What did you think of Vincent and Theo? Do you think it is Printz worthy? Why or Why not?

It was interesting how it was put together, but I did find it very long and dry at points. I think it has a chance, but I didn't care much for it personally, although I did like reading about the relationship between the brothers.

I really liked this one. A love story about brothers. I gobbled it up. Here's my review here: https://www.hypelit.com/single-post/2...

Miss Fabularian wrote: "I really liked this one. A love story about brothers. I gobbled it up. Here's my review here: https://www.hypelit.com/single-post/2..."

Do you think it will win or receive an honor?

I don't know. It wouldn't surprise me if it were nominated, at least....I don't know if it has enough to win, but it's an enjoyable read.

My review: Well researched, fascinating relationship brought to life, and hopefully an awakening in the readers' sense of looking at the world visually.

Compassion, talent and creativity, a potent mix that sustained these two van Gogh brothers. Trying to outrun the 'madness' gene seemingly passed down from their father's lineage, but also compounded by an STD that plagued them both. Jo, Theo's wife, had a devotion to bringing their story via letters to life and making sure Vincent's work had an audience long after both brothers died.
Today a Vincent VanGogh painting is on the top 20 most expensive paintings sold in the world. While he was alive, he struggled to be appreciated. Vincent 1853-1890 and Theo 1857-1891. What are your favorite Van Gogh's paintings? Almond Blossom, Sunflowers, and The Potato Eaters.

I liked this book A LOT but wonder if the Printz committee will cede this one over to YALSA Nonfiction Award committee? With rare exceptions, they seem to focus on fiction these days. Here is my review, written in May , when I finished the book. After re-reading my own review i realize just how much I liked the book. https://headfullofbooks.blogspot.com/...

I agree Anne. I think this one is an excellent contender for a Nonfiction award, and they may very well assume it's going to win in that category. I enjoyed this book very much as well, but I'd be surprised if it were a winner.

More 1 and a 1/2 I guess. It was the use of the present tense through most of it that killed it for me. This is more of my reaction to the book than a recommendation for others who are deciding to read it or not. I just can't be a fair judge of its award-worthiness because I was so viscerally turned off by the present tense! So sorry!

https://revingsblog.blogspot.com/2017...

I looking forward to reading this one.

I thought it was excellent! Definitely Printz-worthy. I learned things about Van Gogh that I didn't know before (and I've read other books and watched movies about him), and the research was amazing.

I found this book fascinating - but I'm very familiar with Van Gogh's work and his place in the art world.

However, I don't think this works as a book for young readers. Its rather stilted declarative style and limited vocabulary seem to be aimed at middle graders. But its content and length seem more appropriate for college and adult readers.

IF one is familiar with Van Gogh, the minutiae of his life is absorbing. But if the reader is not - and most middle schoolers and many high schoolers would have limited knowledge - this granular presentation of his life is too much of a good thing.

I had the same reaction to Ms. Heiligman's book on the Darwin family. She chooses intriguing topics, but explores aspects of these topics which are of more interest to adults than children (in my opinion).

I wouldn't be surprised if this were included on the Notable Books list, or maybe the YALSA nonfiction list.