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    OGRESS vs. MAPMAKER: Battle of the Fantasies

    Emily Mroczek-Bayci, November 18, 2022 | Book Discussion, Heavy Medal Mock

    Its a fantasy face-off; who would win: OGRESS AND THE ORPHANS by Kelly Barnhill or THE LAST MAPMAKER by Christina Soontornvat. Read the arguments and cast your ballot and opinions in the comments.

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    Marshmallows, Wordplay, and a School Garden: Poetry Collections for Newbery Medal Consideration

    Steven Engelfried, November 14, 2022 | Book Discussion

    It's been 33 years since a collection of poems for children has won the Newbery Medal. Could 2023 be the year that poetry breaks through again?

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    The Early Six: The half-dozen books that will definitely be part of our Heavy Medal Book List

    Steven Engelfried, November 11, 2022 | Heavy Medal Mock, Process

    The final list of 15 (or so) titles for our Heavy Medal Book List isn't ready yet, but today we reveal the "Early Six." Find out what we chose and get an early start on your Mock Newbery reading...

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    Talking About Theme: Newbery Criteria Deep Dive

    Emily Mroczek-Bayci, November 4, 2022 | Book Discussion

    In the fourth segment of our Newbery Criteria Deep Dive we look at interpretation of theme in 2023 Newbery potentials.

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    Graphic Novels + Middle School: A Newbery Medal Combination?

    Steven Engelfried, November 2, 2022 | Book Discussion

    Graphic novels have earned Newbery recognition three times in the past eight years. Will they break through again in 2023? We take a look at five possible Newbery contenders in the graphic novel format, all of which take place during the middle school years.

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    That’s Classified: Newbery Committee Inside Insights

    Emily Mroczek-Bayci, October 28, 2022 | Newbery Experience

    Today is the second post in our series of Inside Insights from our experiences on the Newbery Committee. The idea is to give an inside view of some of the nuts and bolts of being on the Newbery Committee. We’re glad to answer questions and would also love to hear from others about their own […]

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    A Look Ahead:  The Heavy Medal Award Committee, the Final Book List, and the Selection of the Mock Newbery Winner

    Steven Engelfried, October 26, 2022 | Process

    The Newbery Medal announcement is just three months away. Here's a preview of Heavy Medal activities between now and then, which will include more reader nominations, a mock award committee, a final booklist, high-level book discussion, and two separate Mock Newbery elections.

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    Picture Book Palooza: 32 page Newbery 2023 Contenders

    Emily Mroczek-Bayci, October 24, 2022 | Book Discussion

    With only one picture book nominated for the Heavy Medal mock Newbery, let's see what options are out there for 32 page titles to win the Newbery medal.

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    Newbery Criteria Deep Dive:  Presentation of Information

    Steven Engelfried, October 21, 2022 | Book Discussion

    What does excellence in the area of "Presentation of Information" look like in a children's book? Today we take a deep dive at how "accuracy, clarity, and organization" can play a role in the selection of the Newbery Medal.

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    Mock Newbery Fantasy Contenders: Mapmaker, Ogress and Windswept

    Steven Engelfried, October 17, 2022 | Book Discussion

    In what looks like a strong year for children's fantasy fiction, we look at three excellent titles, each written by an author that has had Newbery recognition in prior years.

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