November 6, 2024 by Emily Mroczek-Bayci
In this week’s Wednesday roundup, we take a look at a tough topic with a tough Newbery crowd- poetry. Are there any major 2025 Newbery poetry contenders?
November 1, 2024 by Steven Engelfried
We're less than three months from the announcement of the 2025 Newbery Medal, and the excellent books just keep coming. Today we highlight recently published titles that should be part of this year's awards discussions.
October 30, 2024 by Steven Engelfried
The age range for Newbery eligibility goes as high as 14-year-olds. Yet most books chosen are aimed at younger readers. Are there any Medal contenders this year that might push the upper limits in terms of reader age and maturity level?
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October 21, 2024 by Emily Mroczek-Bayci
Many 2024 titles feature ghosts as primary or secondary characters. Let's take a look at these titles and see if we'll have a spooky Newbery winner for 2025.
October 18, 2024 by Steven Engelfried
Sometimes the best way to evaluate a children's book in Newbery terms is to stick to the words on the page. Here are some examples of how looking at selected passages from a book can illuminate its qualities of excellence and maybe even help us decide if it might be true contender for the Newbery Medal.
October 16, 2024 by Steven Engelfried
It's been nine years since a picture book won the Newbery Medal: that was LAST STOP ON MARKET STREET by Matt de la Peña. This year's notable picture books include palindromes, the Korean War, and a kitchen table. Which 2024 picture books are the strongest candidates for the Newbery Medal?
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October 14, 2024 by Emily Mroczek-Bayci
One of this year's recurring themes is moms that are dealing with a lot of personal issues.
October 11, 2024 by Steven Engelfried
While we've been building our list of possible Newbery Medal contenders on Heavy Medal, other Mock Newbery groups have been doing the same. Looking at other mock lists might help us identify outstanding books that need a closer look.
October 9, 2024 by Emily Mroczek-Bayci
In today's Wednesday round-up, we look at a genre that seldom receives Newbery glory, easy reader and early chapter books.
October 4, 2024 by Emily Mroczek-Bayci
Unlike the Newbery and most other ALA awards, the National Book Awards share their longlists and shortlists of finalists. The first ten for Young Peoples Literature were announced in September and now there are five remaining: BUFFALO DREAMER- Duncan (no current suggestions) THE GREAT COOL RANCH DORITO IN THE SKY- Galarza (teen book, no suggestions) […]
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