Heavy Medal, Mock Newbery, Award – Nominations Tally

After two rounds of nomination, we have 18 titles that are top contenders (4 nominations or more by 59 Heavy Medal readers). The top six titles remain the same, while This Promise of Change, Genesis Begins Again, The Bridge Home and To Night Owl from Dogfish have gained greater momentum than others. Sal & Gabi, Eventown, and A Place to Belong did not pick up additional nominations. Out of the top 19 titles listed below, only one (This Promise of Change) is nonfiction. Given the fact that 1919 The Year That Changed America just won the National Book Award for young readers and that Torpedoed has garnered much praise, I wonder whether the numbers for these two will change drastically during our December nomination round – 12/9 to 12/13.

The full nominations list could serve as inspiration of reading choices for the next three weeks. For example, I have a copy of Infinite Hope (one nomination in November) and can’t wait to read it. It could also help Heavy Medal readers to strategize: if a title you love seems already secure as a contender, would you “waste” a nomination on it or find another title that might be on the cusp of being included? (In the Real Newbery Process, you don’t have to worry about this since even a single nomination would ensure a full discussion at the Midwinter Conference.) To see the detailed nomination tally, please CLICK ON THIS LINK.

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