Tag: black bird blue road

January 2, 2023 by Emily Mroczek-Bayci

Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Finalist: BLACK BIRD, BLUE ROAD by Sofiya Pasternack

A September publication that made the Early Six, Black Bird, Blue Road by Sofiya Pasternack features Jewish lore, angels, demons and sibling love. Heavy Medal committee member Aryssa Damron kicks off our official discussions.

November 11, 2022 by Steven Engelfried

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

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...