Thumbs Up! Awards
The Thumbs Up! Award was established by the Michigan Library Association in 1986 to recognize the excellence--and to celebrate the uniqueness--of Teen/Young Adult literature. A committee made up of young adult and teen librarians from around the state meets several times during the year to determine the winner. Beginning in 2001, the Thumbs Up! Committee has also included a teen vote.
2011 Thumbs Up! Award Winner
Sorta Like a Rock Star- Quick, Matthew
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ISBN: 9780316043526
- 2010
- Amber Appleton lives in a bus. Ever since her mom's boyfriend kicked them out, Amber, her mom, and her totally loyal dog, Bobby Big Boy (aka Thrice B) have been camped out in the back of Hello Yellow (the school bus her mom drives). Still, Amber, the self-proclaimed princess of hope and girl of unyielding optimism, refuses to sweat the bad stuff. But when a fatal tragedy threatens Amber's optimism--and her way of life, can Amber continue to be the rock star of hope?
2011 Thumbs Up! Honor Books