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    Many May Suggestions: First Quarter Mock Newbery Possibilities

    Emily Mroczek-Bayci, May 9, 2022 | Suggestions

    In a month of 47 titles suggested for the Heavy Medal Mock Newbery- Anybody Here Seen Frenchie? and The Last Mapmaker have made their way up the list.

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    Let’s Make Some May Suggestions!

    Emily Mroczek-Bayci, May 2, 2022 | Suggestions

    We’re already in the month of MAY (don’t ask me how that happens!) And it is time for a new month of Heavy Medal suggestions. Details about how suggestions work are in Steven’s March post; but remember: No more than five suggestions, please save the rest for next month! (Less is fine too) Stick to […]

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    Doubling the titles: April Heavy Medal Suggestions

    Emily Mroczek-Bayci, April 11, 2022 | Heavy Medal Mock, Suggestions

    Eighteen new titles were suggested this month, bringing us to a list of 32 total suggestions for the 2023 Heavy Medal Mock Newbery. I’m excited to have quite the expansive reading list. Imagine where the committee is now, with 15 members having no limit of suggested titles. (I may have gone overboard on suggestions some […]

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    Reader’s Poll Mock Newbery Results

    Steven Engelfried, January 23, 2022 | Book Discussion, Heavy Medal Mock

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

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    Heavy Medal Award Committee Live Zoom Results

    Emily Mroczek-Bayci, January 21, 2022 | Book Discussion, Heavy Medal Mock

    There were more than 400 attendees at Heavy Medal's live Zoom Mock Newbery webcast where STARFISH won the Heavy Medal Mock Award and AMBER and CLAY claimed an honor.

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    The Heavy Medal Reader’s Poll is Open

    Steven Engelfried, January 19, 2022 | Book Discussion, Heavy Medal Mock

    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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    Newbery 2022 Predictions

    Emily Mroczek-Bayci, January 18, 2022 | Heavy Medal Mock

    There are so many strong titles and possibilities for the 2022 Newbery. Here are some predictions in many different categories.

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    THE FINAL FIVE: Heavy Medal Mock Newbery 2022 Contenders

    Emily Mroczek-Bayci, January 16, 2022 | Uncategorized

    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 These are the five we will discuss in our live Zoom conversation on Friday, January 21 at 1 p.m. EST. […]

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

    Steven Engelfried, January 13, 2022 | Heavy Medal Mock, Process

    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.

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    Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Finalist- Watercress by Andrea Wang

    Emily Mroczek-Bayci, January 12, 2022 | Book Discussion, Heavy Medal Mock

    Andrea Wang's WATERCRESS is a gorgeous picture book with exemplary prose and juxtaposition says Heavy Medal Award Committee member Stephanie Saggione in her introduction. Join our Mock Newbery discussion of this picture book.

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

    Steven Engelfried, January 11, 2022 | Book Discussion, Heavy Medal Mock

    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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    Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Finalist: STARFISH by Lisa Fipps

    Steven Engelfried, January 10, 2022 | Book Discussion, Heavy Medal Mock

    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.

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    Sign Up Now for the 2022 Mock Newbery Live!

    Emily Mroczek-Bayci, January 9, 2022 | Heavy Medal Mock

    Don't forget to sign up for our live discussion and voting for the 2022 Heavy Medal Mock Newbery on Friday January 21st at 1:00 p.m. ET.

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