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Please only add books for children published in 2023 that meet the terms and criteria for the Newbery Award: https://www.ala.org/ala/alsc/awardssc...

Terms and Criteria include:
The book should... be a form of written text (fiction, non-fiction, poetry, graphic novel; picture book; etc.); have an intended audience of children up to and including age 14; have a publication date and/or was first available for purchase in the year 2023; be in English (though it may include words from other languages); and be a self-contained, original work that is distinguished and demonstrates excellence of quality among the following considerations: interpretation of theme or concept; accurate, clear, organized presentation of information; development of plot; delineation of characters and setting; and appropriateness of style for children.

Note: the criterion that most often excludes a work on this list is the requirement that the author(s), who receives the award, must reside in or maintain a residence in the US.
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133 books · 109 voters · list created January 26th, 2023 by Beth (votes) .
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message 1: by Thomas (new)

Thomas Bell Just like last year, there is a random book on top. With a third of the people that voted for it, it is their only activity on Goodreads ever. Just like last year, I believe the author is getting their friends to go on Goodreads and vote for their book.


message 2: by Susannah (last edited Sep 18, 2023 11:33AM) (new)

Susannah Greenberg Thomas wrote: "Just like last year, there is a random book on top. With a third of the people that voted for it, it is their only activity on Goodreads ever. Just like last year, I believe the author is getting t..." You're wrong in this case. Not random. It's an outstanding book. This book has received STARRED reviews in School Library Journal, Kirkus Reviews, School Library Journal, and Common Sense Media and more. An array of notable authors incl fmr Children's Poet Laureate Kenn Nesbitt, Jane Yolen, NCTE Children's Poetry Award Winner Janet Wong, A.F. Harrold, Kate Wakeling, and many more have praised the book. Why don't you check out the book and its reviews and I think you will re-think your comment. Not all great books are published by the big five or four houses and that is a good thing!


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