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Emily Mroczek-Bayci, January 19, 2024 | Heavy Medal Mock
The Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Webcast "What's it Really Like" was held on Friday, January 19th. Look to see who the HMAC and viewers picked as their Mock Newbery winners.
Steven Engelfried, January 17, 2024 | Heavy Medal Mock
The Newbery Medal and many other literature awards for youth will be announced on Monday, January 22nd. Today we share our predictions on which books will win, both in our Mock Newbery elections and the real awards.
Emily Mroczek-Bayci, January 15, 2024 | Heavy Medal Mock
Take a look at the five titles the HMAC committee selected to discuss and vote on during Friday January 19th's Zoom webcast.
Steven Engelfried, January 14, 2024 | Book Discussion, Heavy Medal Mock
It's time to cast your Mock Newbery ballot! Our Heavy Medal Reader's Poll is now open. Select your top three titles, in ranked order, from the 16 books on our Heavy Medal Book Lists.
Emily Mroczek-Bayci, January 12, 2024 | Book Discussion, Heavy Medal Mock
A Walk in the Woods is a picture book that conquers the difficult topic of grief and becoming oneself.
Emily Mroczek-Bayci, January 11, 2024 | Book Discussion, Heavy Medal Mock
The book that has been a Heavy Medal favorite all year. Is it truly worthy of Newbery glory? SIMON SORT OF SAYS by Erin Bow.
Steven Engelfried, January 10, 2024 | Heavy Medal Mock, Process
As we near the end of our Mock Newbery book discussion phase, here's a quick look ahead, including our Reader's Poll, the Final Five, and the Live Mock Newbery Webinar.
Steven Engelfried, January 9, 2024 | Book Discussion, Heavy Medal Mock
It's been over 35 years since a work of historical nonfiction has won the Newbery Award. THE MONA LISA VANISHES could be the book to end that nonfiction Medal draught. Join our Mock Newbery discussion of this excellent children's book by Nicholas Day.
Emily Mroczek-Bayci, January 8, 2024 | Book Discussion, Heavy Medal Mock
It might be hard to name the format, but it's not hard to know that THE SKULL by Job Klassen is a Mock Newbery 2024 contender.
Steven Engelfried, January 8, 2024 | Book Discussion, Heavy Medal Mock
Chris Harris' MY HEAD HAS A BELLYACHE is "playful and profound by turns" according to Heavy Medal Award Committee member Elaine Fultz. Will this poetry collection win the Newbery Medal? Join our Mock Newbery discussion.
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