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Mock Newbery Update – Our List of First Half Suggestions
Here’s our newly updated list of suggestions. These are the children’s books that Heavy Medal readers have put forward as potential contenders for the 2023 Newbery Medal. Since we only include books that have been officially published, there’s still six months worth of forthcoming titles that we haven’t seen, but the list already looks very […]
Time for June Suggestions
2022 is almost halfway through, and Heavy Medal's list of suggested contenders for the 2023 Newbery Medal continues to grow. Add your June recommendations this week!
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.
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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.
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.
The 2022 Newbery Medal goes to: THE LAST CUENTISTA
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.
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Reader’s Poll Mock Newbery Results
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
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.
Last Chance for Comments on the 15 Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Books
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
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."
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