Presented by: School Library Journal
Event Date and Time: Friday, January 23, 2026 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM ET / 10:00 - 11:30 AM PT

The Newbery Committee chooses the Medal winner behind closed doors, but here’s your chance to see how it works. Our expert Mock Newbery panel, the Heavy Medal Award Committee, discusses five of the best books of the year, following the process of the real Committee. Check out the final nomimation list!

Watch, listen in, and join the debate with comments and questions before casting your vote to help decide this year’s Mock Newbery winner!

Moderated by "Heavy Medal" bloggers Steven Engelfried and Emily Mroczek.
 

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