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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.
Newbery Suggestions: Leaders through June
The growing list of Suggested Titles on Heavy Medal's 2021 Mock Newbery is up to 51. Check out the updated list of possible contenders for the award that will be given to the best children's book of the year.
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Animals of the Forest
Decent additions for younger nonfiction collections, especially where subject coverage is needed.
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.
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Fauja Singh Keeps Going: The True Story of the Oldest Person To Ever Run a Marathon
A fine addition to picture book biography collections, with an inspirational message and strong cultural content.
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Ocean Anatomy: The Curious Parts & Pieces of the World Under the Sea
A fact-filled, browsable title with strong visual appeal.
Newbery Suggetsions: 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 the May in this post.
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.
