Mock Newbery Club arrives at seven finalists

We began reading in October with a selection of 50 books. Favorites were quickly chosen, reconsidered, rechosen. Our Newbery readers have been tireless, frequent library visitors. We are so proud of them!

We had arrived at 12 finalists last month, but the librarians have decided, after the most recent round of voting, to cut it down to seven so that more people will read each title. The final discussions in January will be a joint venture between Lower and Middle School, involving Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Graders. We hope to arrive at a clear gold medalist as well as several honor books.

Nominations are done in the style of the real committee, with students nominating their top three favorites in order. First place nominees get 4 points, second place 3 points and third place 2 points.

Here is our list of finalists, also showing the recent round of cuts:


Newbery club members are asked to please try to read as many of these seven finalists as possible over the break. None are available in paperback yet, so do check your public library for copies - here's a link to the Brooklyn Public Library site where anyone with a library card can place books on hold.