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Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Finalist: WILL’S RACE FOR HOME by Jewell Parker Rhodes
Today's Mock Newbery Finalist is WILL'S RACE FOR HOME by Jewell Parker Rhodes, a historical fiction novel set during the 1889 Oklahoma Land Rush.
Practice Mock Newbery Discussion: DEATH IN THE JUNGLE
Our discussions of the 15 titles on our Heavy Medal Book List begins Monday. To help prepare us, we'll do a practice discussion today on a book that that just missed making that list: DEATH IN THE JUNGLE by Candace Fleming.
The Heavy Medal Book List: The Final 15
Our 2026 Heavy Medal Book List is finalized! Here are the 15 titles that will be discussed in the coming weeks during our Mock Newbery process.
Sign Up Now: Heavy Medal Live Webcast on January 23rd
Registration is now open for our live Heavy Medal Webcast: "What's It Really Like? Join the 2026 Mock Newbery Live!" The free event is scheduled for Friday, January 23rd, at 1:00 pm EST.
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."
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