Steven Engelfried
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November Nominations Results—67 titles so far!
Nominations for Newbery consideration are pouring into Heavy Medal this month.
Damaged Families, Resilient Girls
Two excellent—but different—books about girls who navigate abusive situations.
Goblins, Elves, and a Different Kind of Book
Discussing National Book Award finalist and possible Newbery contender The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge with its inventive storytelling and extended sequences of illustrations.
Co-Authors and Sequels: Penderwicks 5 and a Zombie in a Chicken Suit
A check of the Newbery criteria and guidelines before digging into these two co-authored possibilities.
Another Look at a Heavy Medal Readers' Favorite
A light touch to the writing makes plot details feel mostly appropriate, supported by strong development of character and themes.
National Book Award Finalists Could Be Newbery Medalists, Too
The five finalists chosen for the National Book Awards are all in "Newbery range."
Nominations: First Round Results
Take a look at the books that received the most votes in the initial nomination submissions.