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Easy reading, graphic novel and dinosaurs? Can Dino Poet break into Newbery territory?
In our next guest post, Leonard Kim analyzes a beginner graphic novel featuring poetry and graphic novels, a dinosaur-sized feat!
Compare/ Contrast Two Newbery Contenders
Today we do a compare and contrast exercise where we put two 2026 Mock Newbery Titles against each other and see which stands out.
Freedom, separation, and family: THE FREEDOM SEEKER offers Mock Newbery potential
Today’s guest blogger is Quade Kelley, introducing THE FREEDOM SEEKER by Ruchira Gupta
A Sad, Sad Year: Themes of Grief and Loss in 2026 Newbery Potentials
The first of the six Newbery criteria is interpretation of theme or concept. Without a doubt, this year our most common thing is coping with grief and loss. Today Steven and Emily take a look at different titles addressing these themes and compare them.
Is OLD SCHOOL Gordon Korman’s Newbery title?
OLD SCHOOL by Gordon Korman is a realistic fiction title with strong description and rich characters. Guest blogger Elizabeth Johnson introduces the title.
Is OLD SCHOOL Gordon Korman’s Newbery title?
OLD SCHOOL by Gordon Korman is a realistic fiction title with strong description and rich characters. Guest blogger Elizabeth Johnson introduces the title.
Not Yet Suggested: Mock Newbery 2026 Sleeper Titles
There may be 96 suggested Mock Newbery 2026 titles on Heavy Medal, but there's still many more possibilities for Newbery gold.
Fantasy week continues: four more fantastical Newbery 2026 contenders
2025 is a very strong year for fantasy and today we highlight FOUR more potential Newbery fantsy contenders.
September check in: poll results
We asked readers to rank their favorite Newbery contenders so far and share observations about current trends in children's literature. Here are the results:
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