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Comparing Best Books of the Year Lists: Journals, Libraries, and Heavy Medal
As we enter the last month of the year, it's time to compare the top children's books on Heavy Medal to recently announced "best of the year" lists from review journals and public libraries.
December Mock Newbery Nominations: Last chance to add two books
December nominations are open from now through December 6th. Choose your final two titles and we'll share the final list of nominated titles for our Mock Newbery next week.
BLOOD IN THE WATER: A murder mystery with Newbery Medal potential
Could Tiffany D. Jackson's BLOOD IN THE WATER be one of the rare mysteries to earn Newbery recognition? Guest blogger Betsy Bird highlights the many strengths of this book that "could easily become that dark horse candidate that deserves to be taken seriously."
Looking Back: Past Newbery Books and the Wonder of Child Readers
This year's Newbery winner will need to excel in the area of "presentation for a child audience." As we consider this year's contenders with that in mind, let's recall some past award winners that were especially notable for the ways they connect with child readers.
The Newbery Medal and the “Child Audience” Criteria
While we continue to look for the most distinguished children's books in our Mock Newbery year, we can't forget one important criteria: award winners must display "excellence of presentation for a child audience."
The Early 6: Six titles that will be on our Mock Newbery Book List for sure
A month from now we'll announce our full 15-title Heavy Medal Book List. For now, though, we've identified a half-dozen books that will definitely be on that list: The Early 6.
Cute and Cuddly Animals, Gross and Fascinating Creatures | Animal Series Nonfiction
This season’s collection of animal series offers many access points for young learners.
STORY SPINNERS: A Humorous Graphic Novel Enters the Mock-Newbery Conversation
Guest poster Owen Ridings introduces STORY SPINNERS to our Mock Newbery discussion, noting that this graphic novel "manages to pack in humor, realistic sibling dynamics, and fantastical adventures—all while cleverly satirizing the entire fairy tale genre."
Looking Ahead on Heavy Medal
Here's a look ahead at what's in store on Heavy Medal over the coming weeks as we move towards the announcement of the Newbery Medal on January 26th
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