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Tag: Newbery 2020

July 6, 2020 by Steven Engelfried

Call for Newbery Suggestions from the First Half of 2020

We're halfway through 2020, and the number of excellent children's books from the year continues to grow. Heavy Medal invites readers to add "Suggestions" to our running list of potential contenders for the 2021 Newbery Award.

June 1, 2020 by Steven Engelfried

It’s Time for June Suggestions

In 2020’s children’s books we've met a wide variety of memorable characters, including kids (like Zoe, Efrén, and King), animals (such as Bob the dog and a mysterious tiger) and historical figures (including Charles Lindbergh and the "scoundrels" of a 1940’s French village). Now it’s time for June Suggestions on Heavy Medal: your chance to add your own recommendations of potential contenders for the 2021 Newbery Award.

May 11, 2020 by Steven Engelfried

Newbery Suggestions: Prairie Lotus is Early Leader

Linda Sue Park's PRAIRIE LOTUS is the leading early Newbery Medal contender according to Heavy Medal readers. Several other titles are also getting strong support. 44 titles have received suggestions so far. Check out the current totals through May 10th in this post.

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Heavy Medal Readers’ Poll Winner: “Lalani of the Distant Sea”

January 26, 2020 by Steven Engelfried

"Lalani of the Distant Sea" by Erin Entrada Kelly won the Heavy Medal Readers poll by a single vote over Jerry Craft's "New Kid." 125 Heavy Medal readers took part in the poll.

HMC Mock Results – No Winner Yet

January 23, 2020 by Steven Engelfried

After weeks of rigorous book discussion, the Heavy Medal Committee has voted for the 2020 Mock Newbery book. And the winner is....not decided. No book emerged as a clear winner, so look for more intense book discussion today, followed by a second ballot.

Heavy Medal Finalist #15: Torpedoed by Deborah Heiligman

January 22, 2020 by Roxanne Hsu Feldman

Nonfiction titles seldom win the Newbery. Here at Heavy Medal, we always include a few nonfiction on our top contenders list. Will Torpedoed, a finely crafted and suspenseful historical account, win over 15 Heavy Medal Award Committee members' hearts and take home the gold medal? Read Sam Leopold's introduction and join the conversation.

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Heavy Medal Finalist #14: The Toll

January 21, 2020 by Steven Engelfried

Heavy Medal Committee member Alissa describes Neal Shusterman's "The Toll" as"a novel that combines all of the elements of an award-winner..." Is this highly popular fantasy a true Newbery contender?

Heavy Medal Finalist #13: To Night Owl from Dogfish

January 20, 2020 by Roxanne Hsu Feldman

Could a light-hearted tale in emails and other communication methods be the strongest contender of the 2020 Heavy Medal Award? Read the introduction and tell us what you think about the odds.

2020 Newbery Predictions

January 18, 2020 by Annisha Jeffries

What are your predictions for Newbery 2020? I have mine ready.

Heavy Medal Finalist #12: This Promise of Change by Jo Ann Allen Boyce and Debbie Levy

January 17, 2020 by Annisha Jeffries

In her introduction to "This Promise of Change," Heavy Medal Committee member Molly Sloan dives deep into this important part of American History that is true, timely and unforgettable. Please join the discussion.

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