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    Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Finalist: THE LAST MAPMAKER by Christina Soontornvat

    Steven Engelfried, January 19, 2023 | Book Discussion, Heavy Medal Mock

    In 2021 Chirstina Soontornvat won Newbery Honor for two different books. Her latest novel, THE LAST MAPMAKER, could be a contender for the 2023 award. Join our discussion of the last of the 16 titles on our Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Book List.

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    Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Finalist: BERRY SONG by Michaela Goade

    Steven Engelfried, January 18, 2023 | Book Discussion, Heavy Medal Mock

    BERRY SONG, the newest picture book from Michaela Goade, is "a symphony of words," according to Heavy Medal Award Committee member Gabrielle Stoller. Does the winner of the 2021 Caldecott Medal have a chance to win the 2023 Newbery?

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    Mock Newbery Finalist: ATTACK OF THE BLACK RECTANGLES by Amy Sarig King

    Steven Engelfried, January 17, 2023 | Book Discussion, Heavy Medal Mock

    Young adult author A. S. King won the 2020 Printz Medal. Could ATTACK OF THE BLACK RECTANGLES make her a Newbery Medalist as well? Join the discussion on our Heavy Medal Mock Newbery blog.

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    Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Finalist: AIN’T BURNED ALL THE BRIGHT By Jason Reynolds

    Emily Mroczek-Bayci, January 16, 2023 | Book Discussion, Heavy Medal Mock

    Not only is there a one-sentence Newbery potential for 2023, but a three-sentence one two. A double Jason heavily illustrated tag-team effort, AIN'T BURNED ALL THE BRIGHT, is definitely a unique Newbery contender.

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    Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Finalist: AVIVA VS. THE DYBBUK by Mari Lowe

    Steven Engelfried, January 14, 2023 | Book Discussion, Heavy Medal Mock

    Mari Lowe explores themes of family, friendship, and grief in her debut novel, AVIVA VS. THE DYBBUK. Could she be one of the rare first-time authors to win a Newbery Medal?

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    Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Finalist: VIOLET AND JOBIE IN THE WILD by Lynn Rae Perkins

    Emily Mroczek-Bayci, January 13, 2023 | Book Discussion, Heavy Medal Mock

    Previous Newbery winner Lynne Rae Perkins is back with an animal adventure story about VIOLET AND JOBIE IN THE WILD.

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    Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Finalist: THE DOOR OF NO RETURN by Kwame Alexander

    Steven Engelfried, January 12, 2023 | Book Discussion, Heavy Medal Mock

    Kwame Alexander won the 2015 Newbery Medal and a Newbery Honor in 2020. Today we discuss the Newbery potential of his powerful new book, THE DOOR OF NO RETURN,

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    Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Finalist: MARSHMALLOW CLOUDS by Ted Kooser and Connie Wanek

    Emily Mroczek-Bayci, January 11, 2023 | Book Discussion, Heavy Medal Mock

    A poetical duo looks at figures of speech in Marshmallow Clouds in this years poetry potential Newbery winner.

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    Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Finalist: THE OGRESS AND THE ORPHANS by Kelly Barnhill

    Steven Engelfried, January 10, 2023 | Book Discussion, Heavy Medal Mock

    Kelly Barnhill's THE OGRESS AND THE ORPHANS is a "delightful and thought-provoking read," says Heavy Medal Award Committee member Kerrie Lattari in her introduction. Barnhill won the 2017 Newbery Medal; will her latest book match that accomplishment?

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    Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Finalist: FARMHOUSE by Sophie Blackall

    Emily Mroczek-Bayci, January 9, 2023 | Book Discussion, Heavy Medal Mock

    Caldecott powerhouse Sophie Blackall made another show stopper, one that might even be Newbery worthy? Let us know your take on this intergenerational read about an abandoned farmhouse.

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