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Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed worked together to create WHEN STARS ARE SCATTERED, a graphic novel that is "important, relevant, and relatable," according to Heavy Medal Award Committee member Tegen Beese. Will this unique collaborative effort contend for our Mock Newbery award on Heavy Medal?
In Kat Leyh's SNAPDRAGON, "it is the moments and conversations that the characters have with each other that truly bring this story to life," according to Heavy Medal Award Committee member Amanda Bishop. This unique graphic novel is now up for discussion as our Heavy Medal Mock Newbery process continues.
"Amy Timberlake's SKUNK AND BADGER is a hilarious and poignant tale about compromise," according to Heavy Medal Award Committee Member Meredith Burton. Read her introduction and join our Mock Newbery discussion.
THE RISE AND FALL OF CHARLES LINDBERGH "explore[s] a difficult and complex individual," notes Heavy Medal Award Committee member Emily Mroczek (Bayci) as she introduces this biography into our Mock Newbery conversation.
An early favorite on Heavy Medal, today committee member Aryssa Damon introduces STARFISH by Lisa Fipps.
Lese Cline-Ransome's OVERGROUND RAILROAD is the only picture book on our Mock Newbery list. Heavy Medal Award Committee member Emily Mroczek-Bayci notes that "strong writing, presentation, and setting made [it] a true Newbery contenter."
Join the Mock Newbery discussion of THE LIST OF THINGS THAT WILL NOT CHANGE by Rebecca Stead. Heavy Medal Award Committee member Nadia Salomon notes how well this novel explores "family bonds, forming relationships, and the realization that families can be created."
Today's Mock Newbery Finalist is KING AND THE DRAGONFLIES by Kacen Callender, which Heavy Medal Committee member Charlotte Chung describes as "a tender, affecting, and hopeful story of grief, belonging, and transformation."
In A GAME OF FOX AND SQUIRRELS, author Jenn Reese "perfectly marries the realistic with the magical," according to Heavy Medal Award Committee member Sara Beth West. Our Mock Newbery discussion of this unique novel begins today.
Kimberly Brubaker Bradley's FIGHTING WORDS introduces two sisters dealing with the aftermath of abuse. Join the Mock Newbery discussion of this powerful novel.
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