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MORE '2022-NEWBERY' POSTS

    Help us finalize our Heavy Medal Book List

    Emily Mroczek-Bayci, December 7, 2021 | Heavy Medal Mock, Process

    With nearly 70 titles on our Heavy Medal Book List, we need to narrow it down to 12-15. Please fill out our poll by Saturday December 11 at 5:00 to help us determine which titles we should discuss.

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    Underrepresented genres: Graphic Novels worth nominating?

    Emily Mroczek-Bayci, December 3, 2021 | Book Discussion

    Graphic novels have been recognized more often in recent Newbery years. There are only two nonfiction titles nominated on Heavy Medal so far. What 2021 titles deserve a place at the table?

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    December Nomination Time: Last Chance to Nominate

    Emily Mroczek-Bayci, November 29, 2021 | Nominations

    It’s time for our final round of nominations, a little early so we can make our Heavy Medal Book List. Select your final top two children’s books of the year by Saturday, December 4th and we’ll add them to our nominations list.

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    Underrepresented Genres: Nonfiction worth nominating?

    Emily Mroczek-Bayci, November 22, 2021 | Book Discussion

    Nonfiction is often mentioned as an underrepresented Newbery category and there are only five nonfiction titles nominated on Heavy Medal so far. What 2021 titles deserve a place at the table?

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    What are we missing 2.0 Heavy Medal sleepers?

    Emily Mroczek-Bayci, November 16, 2021 | Book Discussion

    There's only one nomination period left for Heavy Medal in early December. Are there any titles that we are missing from the list? Here's a look at other Mock Newbery's and what's on their lists.

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    The “Early Six” and “Five Word Friday”

    Emily Mroczek-Bayci, November 12, 2021 | Heavy Medal Mock

    The "Early Six" list of books for the Heavy Medal Book List have been unveiled. Start reading these titles which will definitely be discussed in-depth leading up to the Newbery announcement.

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    Books I Actually Finished: the Best of October Nominations?

    Emily Mroczek-Bayci, November 5, 2021 | Book Discussion

    In today's post, Emily takes a second look at titles from the October nominations she previously overlooked and determines if they deserve a third look or not.

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    November Mock Newbery Nominations: Add Two More

    Emily Mroczek-Bayci, November 1, 2021 | Nominations

    It’s time for round two of nominations. Select your next top two children’s books of the year by Saturday, November 6th and we'll add them to ournominations list.

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    Realistic Historical Fiction, or Just Another Made Up Genre

    Emily Mroczek-Bayci, October 25, 2021 | Book Discussion

    Realistic historical fiction: novels that read like present day with relatable and lovable characters but are actually set in the past. And these characters are what push RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE and FINDING CLEM into the Newbery possible category.

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    Past Newbery Winners: Can They do It Again?

    Emily Mroczek-Bayci, October 20, 2021 | Book Discussion

    There are many past Newbery medal winners and honorees with titles published in 2021. Do any of these titles have what it takes to win it all?

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