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March 13, 2023 by Emily Mroczek-Bayci

March suggestions: early Mock Newbery possibilities

Sixteen titles have been suggested as Mock Newbery 2024 contenders. Keep reading and we'll open suggestions again in April.

March 6, 2023 by Emily Mroczek-Bayci

March Forward: Heavy Medal 2024 Mock Newbery Suggestions

We're 10 months away from the 2024 Newbery Medal announcement, but it's never too soon to start reading. If you've read any early 2023 publications that might have a chance at the Medal, add your suggestions to our monthly list between now and March 13th.

February 3, 2023 by Steven Engelfried

What’s Coming in 2023, A Feedback Poll, and Goodbye for Now…

With the announcement of FREEWATER as the 2023 Newbery Medal winner, our Mock Newbery season is complete. Help us plan next year with our Readers' Feedback Poll and take a look at our early list of possible contenders for the 2024 Newbery Award.

Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Readers’ Poll Results

January 28, 2023 by Steven Engelfried

Nearly 150 participants weighed in on our annual Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Readers' Poll. In a very close race, Kelly Barnhill's THE OGRESS AND THE ORPHAN is our winner. See the full list of results here.

Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Webcast Results

January 27, 2023 by Emily Mroczek-Bayci

About 300 people attended the webcast where the 16 Heavy Medal Award Committee members discussed the final five titles and voted on a Mock Newbery winner.

Cast Your Vote in the Heavy Medal Reader’s Poll

January 23, 2023 by Steven Engelfried

The Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Reader's Poll is now open! Choose your top 3 titles from the 16 books on our Heavy Medal Book List. Submit your picks by January 27th at noon EST; results will be annouced on January 28th.

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

January 19, 2023 by Steven Engelfried

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.

Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Finalist: BERRY SONG by Michaela Goade

January 18, 2023 by Steven Engelfried

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: AIN’T BURNED ALL THE BRIGHT By Jason Reynolds

January 16, 2023 by Emily Mroczek-Bayci

Not only is there a one-sentence Newbery potential for 2023, but a three-sentence one two. A double Jason heavily illustrated tag-team effort, AIN'T BURNED ALL THE BRIGHT, is definitely a unique Newbery contender.

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