Let’s get reading: 25 Mock Newbery 2027 Potentials
Ten new titles were suggested, bringing our total to 25 2027 Mock Newbery potentials.
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First Quarter Favs? Time for Mock Newbery Suggestions
With three months of the year down, it’s time to see what early publication titles stand out. We had 15 books suggested in March and amazing titles are getting published. Our SLJ blog friend Betsy Bird already did her first round of Mock Newbery predictions, Goodreads has 47 books on [...]
Early Contenders: Our First List of Mock Newbery Candidates
Our first round of Mock Newbery suggestions is complete, with 15 titles to start us off. Four books already have more than one suggestion, with THE LIONS’ RUN and THE MOON WITHOUT STARS leading the way. We’ll be back with a call for more suggestions in early April. Here’s our [...]
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Looking ahead to Newbery 2027
It's time to look ahead to the 2027 Newbery medal. We don't have a lot on our radar, what's on yours?
The Final 5: These are the books that we’ll discuss on our Live Webcast
Announcing the Final 5: the titles that will be discussed and voted on during our Live Webcast on SLJ this Friday!
Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Finalist: ALL THE BLUES IN THE SKY by Renee Watson
Today we discuss our final title on the Heavy Medal Mock Newbery list- ALL THE BLUES IN THE SKY by Renee Watson.
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It’s Not Too Early: Time for March Mock Newbery Suggestions
It's time for our first round of suggestions for the 2027 Mock Newbery on Heavy Medal. If you've read any 2026 children's books that might deserve consideration as Newbery Medal contenders, share your suggestions now.
Goodbye for Now
The 2026 Award season is officially over, so Heavy Medal will take a break. We'll return with 2027 suggestions starting in March, and Mock Newbery discussions resuming in September.
Looking ahead to Newbery 2027
It's time to look ahead to the 2027 Newbery medal. We don't have a lot on our radar, what's on yours?
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The Newbery Medal goes to: ALL THE BLUES IN THE SKY
The 2026 Newbery Medal winner is ALL THE BLUES IN THE SKY by Renee Watson. Share your reactions to this news and to the other award winners that were announced.
Heavy Medal Reader’s Poll Results
Nearly 100 people cast ballot on our Heavy Medal Reader's Poll, and the winner is: THE TROUBLE WITH HEROES by Kate Messner.
And the Heavy Medal Mock Newbery winners are….
Thanks to all who participated and attended our annual webinar. It was surprising to see the HMAC and viewers poll Mock Newbery winners.
Predictions for the YMAs
ALA's Youth Media Awards will be announced on Monday, including the Newbery, Caldecott, and many more. We have no idea what will win, but it's fun to guess, so....Predictions!
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