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Looking Ahead: Early Thoughts about 2026 Newbery Contenders
The 2025 Newbery winner has finally been announced, so we take a short look ahead at possible contenders for the 2026 Medal.

And the Newbery winner is….
Another year, another surprising Newbery winner. View Steven and Emily's live thoughts here on the 2025 Youth Media Award announcements.
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And the Newbery winner is….
Another year, another surprising Newbery winner. View Steven and Emily's live thoughts here on the 2025 Youth Media Award announcements.

Predictions for the ALA Youth Media Awards
STEVEN: It’s five days until the 2025 Newbery Medal will be announced, which means: Predictions! We do this every year, and the record shows that if you’re looking for accuracy, pay attention to Emily and ignore mine. EMILY: Uhh you’re really loading the pressure on here Steven… why? STEVEN: In [...]

Heavy Medal Update: It’s Newbery Week!
As we enter the final week of Heavy Medal discussions there are lots of dates and deadlines to keep an eye on!
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Heavy Medal Reader’s Poll Results
Over 140 ballots were cast in our Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Reader's Poll. Full results here...
And the Heavy Medal Zoom winners are…
After much discussion, two Mock Newbery 2025 winners were determined Friday afternoon.
Predictions for the ALA Youth Media Awards
STEVEN: It’s five days until the 2025 Newbery Medal will be announced, which means: Predictions! We do this every year, and the record shows that if you’re looking for accuracy, pay attention to Emily and ignore mine. EMILY: Uhh you’re really loading the pressure on here Steven… why? STEVEN: In seven years of predictions on […]
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Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Reader’s Poll
Our Heavy Medal Reader's Poll starts today! In this one, we invite all Heavy Medal Readers to submit a ballot.
THE FINAL FIVE: Heavy Medal Mock Newbery 2025 Contenders
Take a look at the five titles the HMAC committee selected to discuss and vote on during the free Zoom Webcast on Friday January 24th.
Heavy Medal Update: It’s Newbery Week!
As we enter the final week of Heavy Medal discussions there are lots of dates and deadlines to keep an eye on!
Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Finalist: THE TENTH MISTAKE OF HANK HOOPEERMAN by Gennifer Choldenko
The last book we'll discuss in our Mock Newbery is THE TENTH MISTAKE OF HANK HOOPERMAN by Gennifer Choldenko. It's been a favorite all year long of many Heavy Medal readers and now it's time to explore why.
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