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The Newbery is Not For….
The official Newbery Terms and Criteria describe the elements that must be considered when selecting the "most distinguished book" of the year. Here's a look at some key element that are in the Criteria...and some that are not.
Can Newbery Winners Do It Again?
Cynthia Kadohata, Gary D. Schmidt, and Kevin Henkes have earned Newbery recognition in past years. Could their most recent books be contenders for the 2020 Medal?
Heavy Medal Is Back!
Heavy Medal returns for a 12th year of book discussion and Newbery predictions. Here's a quick look at what the next several months of our Mock Newbery blog will look like...
What Do We Read Next? – Add Your Newbery Picks to the List
Read any great kids' books in the last month? Now's your chance to add your suggestions for possible Newbery Medal contenders to the Heavy Medal blog. Add your recommendation between August 5 - August 12th.
PREMIUM
Ants Don’t Wear Pants
An excellent choice for younger readers who like animal facts peppered with humor.
64 Children’s Books: Will 1 Win the Newbery?
The announcement of the 2020 Newbery Medal is 6 months away. Readers of the Heavy Medal Mock Newbery blog have identified 64 titles from the first half of the year that just might be contenders!
Suggestions – Totals Through June
Heavy Medal readers continue to suggest possible Newbery-worthy children's books from the current year. Check out the updated list.
June Suggestions
With the 2020 Newbery Medal announcement still seven months away, readers of the Heavy Medal Mock Newbery blog continue to build a list of titles that might be possible contenders. The monthly call for Suggestions is open from June 5 - 12.
Suggestions: March – May
With one third of the year completed, Heavy Medal readers have identified 42 titles as "suggestions" for possible Newbery consideration. Here's the updated ranked list.