From library shelves to literary history, this is Road to Newbery. Join us as we explore the journey behind one of the most prestigious awards in the literary world: the John Newbery Medal. Each episode, we’ll celebrate distinguished 2024 titles, teasing out their exceptional elements and looking at each title through the lens of the rigorous award criteria. Whether you're a book lover, educator, or parent, we welcome you on this journey as we celebrate some of the best in children’s literature. Let’s hit the road together!

Road to Newbery
Claim This Podcastby Dan and Louie
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From library shelves to literary history, this is Road to Newbery. Join us as we explore the journey behind one of the most prestigious awards in the literary world: the John Newbery Medal. Each episode, we’ll celebrate distinguished 2024 titles, teasing out their exceptional elements and looking at each title through the lens of the rigorous award criteria. Whether you're a book lover, educator, or parent, we welcome you on this journey as we celebrate some of the best in children’s literature. Let’s hit the road together!
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Recent Episodes

January 29, 2026
Episode Twelve: ALA Youth Media Awards Reaction Episode
<p>Louie and Dan discuss their favorite moments from the ALA Youth Media Awards and celebrate the amazing books and authors recognized this past Monday in Chicago!</p><p><br /></p><p>Thank you for joining us on this year's journey to The Road to Newbery!</p><p><br /></p><p>We love to hear from listeners. Did you have thoughts on this year's awards? Let us know in the comments!</p><p><br /></p><p>You can also reach us at RoadToNewbery@Gmail.com</p>

January 23, 2026
Episode Eleven: Prediction Episode
<p>Louie and Dan share about the Newbery process, their Newbery predictions, and other Youth Media Award predictions in this episode of Road to Newbery.</p>

January 22, 2026
Bonus Episode: Ten Book Extravaganza
<p>Dan and Louie share ten more titles we have been thinking about when it comes to the Newberry this year and we share a few 2026 titles we are looking forward to reading soon. </p><p><br /></p><p>Our Final Prediction Episode will be published on Friday.</p>
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