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Posts by Steven Engelfried

March 14, 2022 by Steven Engelfried

March Suggestions: A list of early Mock Newbery candidates

March suggestions are now closed. Heavy Medal readers have identified thirteen early 2022 publications that could be possible contenders for the 2023 Newbery Medal. Check out our first Mock Newbery list.

March 7, 2022 by Steven Engelfried

Mock Newbery Kick-Off: Share your early suggestions for the 2023 Newbery Medal

As the Newbery Medal enters its second century, it's time to start seeking out possible contenders for the 2023 Medal. Please share your suggestions of titles that you think might be considered in the search for the most distinguished children's book of 2022.

January 31, 2022 by Steven Engelfried

Looking Ahead to the 2023 Newbery Medal

The 2022 Newbery Awards were announced last week. We take a brief look ahead to early publications from the new year which might be contenders for the 2023 Newbery Medal.

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The 2022 Newbery Medal goes to: THE LAST CUENTISTA

January 24, 2022 by Steven Engelfried

The winner of the 2022 Newbery Medal is THE LAST CUENTISTA by Donna Barba Higuera! Share your reactions to this and other Youth Media Awards that were just announced this morning.

Reader’s Poll Mock Newbery Results

January 23, 2022 by Steven Engelfried

Nearly 150 readers participated in the Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Reader's Poll. Check out the full results here.

The Heavy Medal Reader’s Poll is Open

January 19, 2022 by Steven Engelfried

The 2022 Heavy Medal Reader's Poll is now open. Choose your top three titles from our list of 15 finalists. You can also write-in your top choice. Cast your ballot by Saturday, June 22nd.

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Last Chance for Comments on the 15 Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Books

January 13, 2022 by Steven Engelfried

Our discussion of the 15 books on our Heavy Medal Book List winds up this week. Now's your chance to add any final thoughts to our Mock Newbery discussion before our Final 5 is decided this weekend.

Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Finalist: TOO BRIGHT TO SEE by Kyle Lukoff

January 11, 2022 by Steven Engelfried

Next up in our Mock Newbery discussion: TOO BRIGHT TO SEE by Kyle Lukoff, described by Heavy Medal Award Committee member Amanda Bishop as "a tender and beautiful book about identity, grief, and growing up."

Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Finalist: STARFISH by Lisa Fipps

January 10, 2022 by Steven Engelfried

Lisa Fipp's STARFISH is an "incredible novel in verse," says Heavy Medal Award Committee member Aryssa Damon in her introduction. Join our Mock Newbery discussion of this debut novel.

Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Finalist – OPHIE’S GHOSTS by Justina Ireland

January 6, 2022 by Steven Engelfried

Heavy Medal Award Committee member Emily Joan Smith Introduces OPHIE'S GHOSTS by Justina Ireland, noting the "vivid settings" and "universal themes" that help to make it a contender in our Heavy Medal Mock Newbery discussions.

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