Heavy Medal Mock
Be prepared for Heavy Medal Live Webcast January 19th
Registration is now open for our Heavy Medal webcast on Friday January 19th.
The Early Six: a half-dozen titles that will definitely be on our Heavy Medal Book List
The Early Six are here! Our final list of 15 (or so) titles for the Heavy Medal Book List won't be out until December, but you can get an early start with a half-dozen excellent titles that will definitely be part of our Mock Newbery.
Looking Ahead to the Heavy Medal Award Committee, Final Book List, and Mock Winner
A Look Ahead: The Heavy Medal Award Committee, the Final Book List, and the Selection of the Mock Newbery Winner
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Cast Your Vote in the Heavy Medal Reader’s Poll
The Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Reader's Poll is now open! Choose your top 3 titles from the 16 books on our Heavy Medal Book List. Submit your picks by January 27th at noon EST; results will be annouced on January 28th.
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