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The list of nonfiction Newbery contenders seems to be growing. Deborah Heiligman's TORPEDOED is a recent standout, but it's not the only one.
A half dozen possible Newbery contenders are announced today as the Heavy Medal Early 6. These titles will definitely be on our full discussion list which will be announced in December. We also take a look at Picture Book Biographies that could make that list.
It's time for November Nominations! Heavy Medal readers are invited to submit two more Newbery-worthy titles to our list of nominated books.
One of the scariest children's books of the year features a deadly plague, fox who kills his children, and a villainous version of Beatrix Potter. Can a scary book win the Newbery?
This season's Heavy Medal blog will culminate with in-depth online book discussion and balloting by volunteer participants in the Heavy Medal Award Committee. The HMAC will form in December and here's a preview of how it all works.
Nonfiction history books have not fared well in Newbery announcements in recent years. This year's contenders to break that streak could include a history of the first cross-country women's air race and a look at a year's worth of major events from exactly one century ago.
Under consideration for Heavy Medal's latest mock-Newbery discussion: A school bus road trip novel, a shark-themed coming of age story, and a friendship caper told through emails and texts.
The official Newbery Terms and Criteria describe the elements that must be considered when selecting the "most distinguished book" of the year. Here's a look at some key element that are in the Criteria...and some that are not.
Cynthia Kadohata, Gary D. Schmidt, and Kevin Henkes have earned Newbery recognition in past years. Could their most recent books be contenders for the 2020 Medal?
Heavy Medal returns for a 12th year of book discussion and Newbery predictions. Here's a quick look at what the next several months of our Mock Newbery blog will look like...
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