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With the turning of the new year, it’s time to talk Printz contenders. Here are six picks to keep an eye on.

Katherine Paterson, who won Newbery Medal for Bridge to Terabithia and Jacob Have I Loved, speaks about the impact of the prestigious award on her writing process and what book makes her most proud. 

SLJ celebrates the 100th anniversary of the award with an array of feature coverage and a series of interviews with Newbery greats.

My picks for 2022 Caldecott glory.

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Spinelli, known for spot-on portrayals of early adolescence, talks about unexpected rewards of the Newbery Medal, “star people,” and creating harmony with characters and story elements. 

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Kadohata reflects on winning the Newbery, writing longhand, and how her work has enriched her connection to her Japanese American parents and their experience. 

The prolific author of Newbery Medalist Crispin and Honor titles Nothing But the Truth and The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle points out that protest and patriotism are woven into American history. 

Not everyone loves a winner. Match Newbery books to these terrible reviews.

In the main, awards season will celebrate honored books and their creators. Yet such a high-profile occasion presents a unique opportunity to celebrate and honor, too, the right of kids and teens to read and access content.