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November 10, 2023 by Steven Engelfried

The Early Six: a half-dozen titles that will definitely be on our Heavy Medal Book List

The Early Six are here! Our final list of 15 (or so) titles for the Heavy Medal Book List won't be out until December, but you can get an early start with a half-dozen excellent titles that will definitely be part of our Mock Newbery.

January 19, 2023 by Steven Engelfried

Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Finalist: THE LAST MAPMAKER by Christina Soontornvat

In 2021 Chirstina Soontornvat won Newbery Honor for two different books. Her latest novel, THE LAST MAPMAKER, could be a contender for the 2023 award. Join our discussion of the last of the 16 titles on our Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Book List.

January 18, 2023 by Steven Engelfried

Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Finalist: BERRY SONG by Michaela Goade

BERRY SONG, the newest picture book from Michaela Goade, is "a symphony of words," according to Heavy Medal Award Committee member Gabrielle Stoller. Does the winner of the 2021 Caldecott Medal have a chance to win the 2023 Newbery?

Mock Newbery Finalist: ATTACK OF THE BLACK RECTANGLES by Amy Sarig King

January 17, 2023 by Steven Engelfried

Young adult author A. S. King won the 2020 Printz Medal. Could ATTACK OF THE BLACK RECTANGLES make her a Newbery Medalist as well? Join the discussion on our Heavy Medal Mock Newbery blog.

Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Finalist: AVIVA VS. THE DYBBUK by Mari Lowe

January 14, 2023 by Steven Engelfried

Mari Lowe explores themes of family, friendship, and grief in her debut novel, AVIVA VS. THE DYBBUK. Could she be one of the rare first-time authors to win a Newbery Medal?

Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Finalist: THE OGRESS AND THE ORPHANS by Kelly Barnhill

January 10, 2023 by Steven Engelfried

Kelly Barnhill's THE OGRESS AND THE ORPHANS is a "delightful and thought-provoking read," says Heavy Medal Award Committee member Kerrie Lattari in her introduction. Barnhill won the 2017 Newbery Medal; will her latest book match that accomplishment?

Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Finalist: HOW TO BUILD A HUMAN by Pamela S. Turner

January 7, 2023 by Steven Engelfried

Will the 2023 Newbery winner be a science book? Pamela S. Turner's HOW TO BUILD A HUMAN is "an outstanding work of narrative nonfiction," according to Heavy Medal Award Committee member Amanda Bishop. How will it measure up to the rest of our Mock Newbery titles?

Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Finalist: I MUST BETRAY YOU by Ruta Sepetys

January 4, 2023 by Steven Engelfried

Ruta Sepetys' I MUST BETRAY YOU has been on our Mock Newbery radar since it came out last February. Heavy Medal Award Committee member Courtney Hague highlights the author's "masterful use of both setting and theme and her thorough descriptions and details" in her introduction. Will this historical fiction novel be a strong contender for the Newbery Medal?

Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Finalist: BLUE: A HISTORY OF THE COLOR AS DEEP AS THE SEA AND AS WIDE AS THE SKY by Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond

January 3, 2023 by Steven Engelfried

Nana Ekua Brew Hammond's BLUE is a "valuable history of a beautiful color with a 'complicated history'" according to Heavy Medal Award Committee member Jenny Arch. How will this unique informational picture book fare in our Mock Newbery discussion?

The Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Book Discussion Schedule

December 19, 2022 by Steven Engelfried

Our official Heavy Medal Mock Newbery discussions begin in January, with an intense 2+ weeks of in-depth book evaluation and debate. The Heavy Medal Award Committee members will lead the process, but all readers are welcome to join in. Here's our full schedule of book titles and discussion dates.

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