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As we near the end of our Mock Newbery book discussion phase, here's a quick look ahead, including our Reader's Poll, the Final Five, and the Live Mock Newbery Webinar.
It's been over 35 years since a work of historical nonfiction has won the Newbery Award. THE MONA LISA VANISHES could be the book to end that nonfiction Medal draught. Join our Mock Newbery discussion of this excellent children's book by Nicholas Day.
Chris Harris' MY HEAD HAS A BELLYACHE is "playful and profound by turns" according to Heavy Medal Award Committee member Elaine Fultz. Will this poetry collection win the Newbery Medal? Join our Mock Newbery discussion.
In the past decade, three graphic novels for children have won Newbery recognition: two Honor books and one Medal book. Pedro Martin's MEXIKID is a rich example of the genre and one of our Mock Newbery Finalists. Will it be the 4th Newbery graphic novel?
Introduction by Heavy Medal Award Committee Member Kyra Nay: Let this be a lesson. You can’t disagree with a good story. Or so argues gregarious, charming, resourceful Samir, silver-tongued purveyor of sand-logged bolts of wool, rings that turn men’s fingers green, and the finest cherry paste, with more combs than the Queen of Sheba and his noble […]
Gary Schmidt's THE LABORS OF HERCULES BEAL has been one of the front-runners all year in our mock Newbery discussions, with 19 nominations from Heavy Medal readers. Today we take a closer look at the two-time Newbery Honoree's latest book.
In this inventive, daring middle grade debut by National Book Award Finalist Amber McBride, history transcends the boundaries of time as a young girl living in pandemic-era Charlottesville grapples with intergenerational trauma through her imagination.
Johannes the dog, also known as "The Eyes," is the hero of THE EYES AND THE IMPOSSIBLE. Is this unique work of animal fiction a leading contender for the Newbery Medal? Join our Heavy Medal Mock Newbery discussion of this book.
In EB & FLOW, Kelly J. Baptist shows how the two participants in a school fight react in the aftermath, using free verse from two distinct points of view. Here's a close look at the potential contender for the Newbery Medal.
Arranged like a CHINESE MENU, notable author Grace Lin offers readers a delectable feast of the history and folklore behind Chinese foods. Read more about the titles strengths in this introduction by Heavy Medal Committee Member Sabrina Ponce.
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