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January 16, 2022 by Emily Mroczek-Bayci

THE FINAL FIVE: Heavy Medal Mock Newbery 2022 Contenders

January 16, 2022 by Emily Mroczek-Bayci   3 comments

The votes were tight and the discussion was strong, but we finally have a final five Heavy Medal Book List. They are, in alphabetical order:

AMBER AND CLAY

JUST LIKE THAT

OPHIE’S GHOSTS

STARFISH

WATERCRESS

  • Just Like That
  • Watercress
  • Starfish

These are the five we will discuss in our live Zoom conversation on Friday, January 21 at 1 p.m. EST. There’s still time to sign up, and you’re welcome to attend even If you haven’t read all the books.

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About Emily Mroczek-Bayci

Emily Mroczek (Bayci) is a freelance children’s librarian in the Chicago suburbs. She served on the 2019 Newbery committee. You can reach her at emilyrmroczek@gmail.com.

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  1. Aryssa Damron says

    January 17, 2022 at 1:00 pm

    Yay! Can’t wait to see you all on Friday!

  2. Meredith says

    January 17, 2022 at 5:13 pm

    Excellent list! I hope to read Watercress soon as it sounds very intriguing. Best wishes on the final decision!

  3. Kimbra Power says

    January 19, 2022 at 8:40 pm

    I hope to join from Shanghai

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