Smackdown Books 2021

Ordinary Hazards
We Dream of Space
If These Wings Could Fly
We Are Not Free
The King of Jam Sandwiches
All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team
The Companion
Punching the Air
Show Me a Sign
Land of the Cranes
Furia
Dragon Hoops
When Stars Are Scattered
Snapdragon
The Radium Girls: The Scary But True Story of the Poison That Made People Glow in the Dark
American as Paneer Pie
Tune It Out
The Gilded Ones
The Left-Handed Booksellers of London
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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

That's As Close As We Can Get And Still Declare The Winner!




 It always fills my withered heart with joy when the three finalists of Smackdown are all so worthy of attention and an audience. You all may not completely agree but I found the finalists to be all MIGHTY contenders. May is a time when ships go down metaphorically speaking. Many of our most eager bloggers and readers are spinning away right now in a distant universe. We had a few schools who did not vote - yet so many of you who took time to come up with criteria and pick a winner. This year's winner was put over the top with just ONE vote. Dragon Hoops wins again (life and art right?) by one. Final scores: 21 Dragons 20 Furia 13 Cranes. Thanks to all our participants who got to see first hand that book choice needs to be the real winner in any battle!

1 comment:

  1. This being my first year with Smackdown, this was such a fantastic experience! Thanks so much to Dia and her team for not only taking on the organization side of things (a tremendous undertaking that baffles my mind) but also keeping the steam going with enthusiasm. I can't wait until next year!!

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