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The newly revised Newbery Manual came out a few months ago. We highlight some key changes and how they affect the work of the Newbery Committee (and Mock Newbery groups like Heavy Medal)
Last year's Newbery Medal book, FREEWATER, was written by a debut author. Could it happen again? Our Wednesday Round-Up looks at possible Newbery contenders by first-time authors.
From NUMBER THE STARS to HOLES, the 1990s was a decade of memorable children's books. Take our "Debating the Decades" poll and cast your vote on the best Newbery (and non-Newbery) books from that period. And check out the just-released results of our 2000-2009 poll.
Two books have been at the top of Heavy Medal's Mock Newbery lists for most of the year. Are they truly the most likely Medal winners so far?
30 titles on our list 52 titles receiving nominations so far in our Heavy Medal Mock Newbery process have received just one vote so far. Which ones have the best chance to be a surprise Medal winner?
The Early Six are here! Our final list of 15 (or so) titles for the Heavy Medal Book List won't be out until December, but you can get an early start with a half-dozen excellent titles that will definitely be part of our Mock Newbery.
Heavy Medal readers have nominated a total of 52 books (so far) as the most likely contenders for the 2024 Newbery Medal. Check out the full list of titles.
The age range for the Newbery Medal goes all the way up to age 14. In today's YA Round-Up we look at some of this year's best books that approach (or maybe pass) that upper end of the age-range.
From BUD, NOT BUDDY to THE GRAVEYARD BOOK, the first decade of the 21st century was filled with excellent award-winning books. Cast your vote for your favorites in our newest "Debating Decades" poll!
Can you tell a Newbery book from its first lines? Probably not, but that won't stop us from looking at how several 2024 Medal contenders manage to intrigue and hook young readers on the very first page.
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