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    Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Finalist: CHANCE: ESCAPE FROM THE HOLOCAUST by Uri Shulevitz

    Steven Engelfried, December 28, 2020 | Book Discussion, Heavy Medal Mock

    The Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Award discussion begins with CHANCE: ESCAPE FROM THE HOLOCAUST, Uri Shulevitz's memoir of his family's flights for survival during World War II.

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    Introducing: The Heavy Medal Award Committee

    Steven Engelfried, December 21, 2020 | Book Discussion, Heavy Medal Mock, Process

    Meet the members of this year's Heavy Medal Award Committee! These 14 readers will discuss 15 of the year's best children's books, culminating in a live Zoom Discussion and a ballot to select our 2021 Mock Newbery Winner.

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    It All Starts December 28th: The Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Book Discussion Schedule

    Steven Engelfried, December 18, 2020 | Book Discussion, Heavy Medal Mock, Process

    Discussion of the 15 books on our Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Book List begins on December 28th. Check out the schedule of titles, and mark your calendar for the final Live Zoom Discussion on January 22nd.

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    The List is Final: The 15 books that will be part of Heavy Medal Mock Newbery ballot

    Steven Engelfried, December 16, 2020 | Book Discussion, Heavy Medal Mock

    Announcing the final Heavy Medal Book List. These are the 15 titles that will be read, discussed, and voted upon by the Heavy Medal Award Committee, starting on December 28th.

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    The List of Books That Will Be Discussed: Six titles that will definitely appear on our final Mock Newbery book list

    Steven Engelfried, November 23, 2020 | Heavy Medal Mock, Process

    As the announcement of the 2021 Newbery Medal gets closer, here are six books that will definitely be part of the Heavy Medal Mock Newbery discussion and balloting. The complete Heavy Medal Book List will be announced in a couple weeks, so make sure the books on this "Early Six" list are on your radar.

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    Newbery-ish: Do expectations limit the scope of a search for the most distinguished children’s book?

    Steven Engelfried, October 14, 2020 | Book Discussion, Heavy Medal Mock

    What do we think of when we think of a "Newbery book?" Do we jump to the most common and familiar qualities of past award winners? Or can we truly and fairly consider any form, style, content and age range, as long as they result in a truly distinguished children's book?

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    Guest Blogger Post: KENT STATE

    Steven Engelfried, October 12, 2020 | Book Discussion, Guest Blogger, Heavy Medal Mock

    In his introduction to KENT STATE, Guest Blogger Leonard writes: "the book is beautiful. It is powerful. It directly and continually involves the reader from the very first line." Join the Mock-Newbery discussion of Deborah Wiles' innovative book.

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    October Nominations Total

    Steven Engelfried, October 11, 2020 | Heavy Medal Mock, Process

    Heavy Medal readers have selected three titles to put forward as nominations in our Mock Newbery process. Check out the list of 34 of the best children's books of 2020.

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    Guest Blogger Post: KING AND THE DRAGONFLIES

    Steven Engelfried, October 9, 2020 | Book Discussion, Guest Blogger, Heavy Medal Mock

    Guest blogger Lynette notes that In KING AND THE DRAGONFLIES, "Grief can...reside in the conversations that we have and the words, both said and unsaid, the dead leave behind..." Join our Mock Newbery discussion of Kacen Callender's powerful novel.

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    Family Dynamics, New Friendships, and Political Intrigue: Distinguished Plots

    Steven Engelfried, October 7, 2020 | Book Discussion, Heavy Medal Mock

    In three excellent children's book from this year, new friends solve a mystery from the past, a boy tries to find his place within his family, and a king's attendant decides the fate of an empire. Are any of these creative plots worthy of consideration for the 2021 Newbery Medal?

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