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Heavy Medal Update: Book Discussions, Reader’s Poll, Live Webinar, and other Mock Newbery activities coming soon
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.
Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Finalist: THE MONA LISA VANISHES by Nicholas Day
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.
Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Finalist: MY HEAD HAS A BELLYACHE by Chris Harris
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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Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Finalist: MEXIKID by Pedro Martin
In the past decade, three graphic novels for children have won Newbery recognition: two Honor books and one Medal book. Pedro Martin's MEXIKID is a rich example of the genre and one of our Mock Newbery Finalists. Will it be the 4th Newbery graphic novel?
Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Finalist: THE LABORS OF HERCULES BEAL by Gary Schmidt
Gary Schmidt's THE LABORS OF HERCULES BEAL has been one of the front-runners all year in our mock Newbery discussions, with 19 nominations from Heavy Medal readers. Today we take a closer look at the two-time Newbery Honoree's latest book.
Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Finalist: THE EYES AND THE IMPOSSIBLE by Dave Eggers
Johannes the dog, also known as "The Eyes," is the hero of THE EYES AND THE IMPOSSIBLE. Is this unique work of animal fiction a leading contender for the Newbery Medal? Join our Heavy Medal Mock Newbery discussion of this book.
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Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Finalist: EB & FLOW by Kelly J. Baptist
In EB & FLOW, Kelly J. Baptist shows how the two participants in a school fight react in the aftermath, using free verse from two distinct points of view. Here's a close look at the potential contender for the Newbery Medal.
Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Finalist: ALEBRIJES by Donna Barbra Higuera
Donna Barbra Higuera won the 2022 Newbery Medal for THE LAST CUENTISTA. This year she published ALEBRIJES, a stand-alone companion to that earlier book. Will this imaginative dystopian fiction work earn a second Newbery Medal. We discuss its chances as part of our Heavy Medal Mock Newbery.
Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Finalist: A FIRST TIME FOR EVERYTHING by Dan Santat
Author/Illustrator Dan Santat has already won a Caldecott Medal. Will his graphic novel A FIRST TIME FOR EVERYTHING earn him Newbery recognition this year? It's now up for discussion as part of our Heavy Medal Mock Newbery.
Meet the 2024 Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Award Committee
Meet the 16 members of the 2024 Heavy Medal Award Committee. These book-loving volunteers will read and discuss all 16 titles on our Heavy Medal Book List, then choose our Mock Newbery winner in our live Zoom event on January 19th.
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