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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.
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!
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: CANDLE ISLAND by Lauren Wolk
Our Mock Newbery discussion continues with Lauren Wolk's CANDLE ISLAND.
Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Finalist: THE NINE MOONS OF HAN YU AND LULI by Karina Yan Glaser
Today's featured title in our Heavy Medal Mock Newbery: THE NINE MOONS OF HAN YU AND LULI by Karina Yan Glaser
Entering the Home Stretch: What’s next in our Heavy Medal Mock Newbery process?
The announcement of the Newbery Medal is just a couple weeks away. Find out what's coming up on Heavy Medal before then, including book discussions, a webcast, and three Mock Newbery votes.
Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Finalist – POCKET BEAR by Katherine Applegate
Today's Heavy Medal Mock Newbery discussion book is POCKET BEAR by Katherine Applegate, the 2013 Newbery Medalist
Heavy Medal Mock Newbery Finalist: RETURN TO SENDER by Vera Brosgol
RETURN TO SENDER by Vera Brosgol is now up for discussion in our 2026 Heavy Medal Mock Newbery.
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