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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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    Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Finalist- PITY PARTY by Kathleen Lane

    Emily Mroczek-Bayci, January 7, 2022 | Book Discussion, Heavy Medal Mock

    PITY PARTY is the quintessential story for middle school students. It’s a party no one wants to go to, but we have all been there. The interpretation of the theme is well done throughout the book and presented in different ways.

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    Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Finalist – OPHIE’S GHOSTS by Justina Ireland

    Steven Engelfried, January 6, 2022 | Book Discussion, Heavy Medal Mock

    Heavy Medal Award Committee member Emily Joan Smith Introduces OPHIE'S GHOSTS by Justina Ireland, noting the "vivid settings" and "universal themes" that help to make it a contender in our Heavy Medal Mock Newbery discussions.

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    Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Finalist: MILO IMAGINES THE WORLD by Matt de la Peña

    Steven Engelfried, January 5, 2022 | Book Discussion, Heavy Medal Mock

    In MILO IMAGINES THE WORLD, Matt de la Peña's writing "excels with beautiful imagery, metaphors, and alliteration," says Heavy Medal Award Committee member Megan Howes. Could this be one of the rare picture books to earn Newbery recognition?

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    Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Finalist: THE LEGEND OF AUNTIE PO by Shing Yin Khor

    Emily Mroczek-Bayci, January 4, 2022 | Book Discussion, Heavy Medal Mock

    Let’s talk about the one graphic novel on our Heavy Medal Mock Newbery list this year. THE LEGEND OF AUNTIE PO by Shing Yin Khor is a historical graphic novel with a bit of a reimagining of the Paul Bunyan tall tale thrown in.

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    Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Finalist: THE LAST CUENTISTA by Donna Barba Higuera

    Steven Engelfried, January 3, 2022 | Book Discussion, Heavy Medal Mock

    THE LAST CUENTISTA is "an incredible novel that underscores the power of storytelling," says Heavy Medal Award Committee Christy Brennen. Join our discussion of the latest title in our Mock Newbery.

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    Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Finalist: JUST LIKE THAT by Gary Schmidt

    Emily Mroczek-Bayci, January 2, 2022 | Heavy Medal Mock

    Our second week of Heavy Medal Mock Newbery discussion opens up with Just Like That by Gary Schmidt, introduced by Heavy Medal Award Committee member Louie Lauer.

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