In this video I answered the question, why does this book deserve to win, and I did it in a creative way with many transitions, also at the end I made a poster to promote the book.

At the National Writing Project, we are thrilled to partner with the Commonwealth Club’s California Book Awards.

A poem in the form of a letter to Brian Selznick, the author of Kaleidoscope, and how the book describes the grief and loneliness I felt over the past few years.

I explained what I loved about The Mirror Season and why I think it deserves to win the California Book Award in my response.

I made a Canva poster explaining why Lock is my favorite character.

My response was text response. It is about the book "The Genius Under the Table" by Eugene Yelchin.

Talent means freedom, Yevgeny was…average. He wasn't the star athlete or dancer his parents wanted. But he had a pencil, imagination, a stolen pencil, and an old table as a canvas. His story is filled with humor, self-discovery, and above all-- hope.

I want to share my favorite character from "The Mirror Season". I made a poster explaining why Graciela is my favorite character in "The Mirror season"!

I chose Graciela as the most meaningful character to me. I wanted to show this by making a faded image of her and by adding purple watercolor to match the book cover kind of. And, I used Canva to make it.

Do you believe in love? Why or why not? You should read Instructions for Dancing about Evie's ups and downs with love and her journey to possibly even falling in love with a boy she's just met! Watch my video to find out more!

I made this piece because it relates to the book. It is a kaleidoscope image that matches the title. My book cover has the question I answered, which is what I would tell the author. I really enjoyed this book and wanted to share my thoughts.

This picture has the explanation for why Kaleidoscope should win the book award.

This photo shows the water buffalo Pei Pei standing over a forest protecting the lumberjacks. The hearts over the horns represent the love that Pei Pei has over the people and workers and how he really wants to protect them.

I created a book review of the book Instructions for Dancing Book Review. My review was on the main character Evie and how she is meaningful to me.

Are you interested in learning about a mystery that centers around friendship? Kaleidoscope by Brian Selznick is a great book and my response summarizes and explains the story.

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I responded to the book by answering the questions on the California Book Award Website.

After receiving the strange gift of seeing how people's relationships will end, Evie believes that everybody's love will eventually come to an end. Can X prove to Evie that falling in love is about the journey, and not about the end?

Find out what happens to a Jewish boy with a hidden talent for drawing during the period of The Iron Curtain.

This 5-page letter to the author definitely has spoilers about Kaleidoscope, so be warned before you read. However it does contain some reviews about the book, so if you don't care about the spoiler, go on, and then don't forget to read the book!

This is a picture of 2 girls one from reality and the other a figment of the imagination. When they join together the truth, will be revealed in a turn of events.

The Mirror Season should win the California Book Award for many reasons. The book is well written and filled with themes that are important to understand. This book also includes a true story that has been trying to break through social barriers.

Welcome to the 90th Annual California Book Awards, from the Commonwealth Club of California! We can't wait to read your responses.

I created an Instagram post and comment about the book Kaleidoscope by Brian Selznick. The post is "by Brian Selznick" and my comment responds to the question "Which book do you think should win the California Book Award?".