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Newbery / Caldecott Predictions

March 30, 2022 by Betsy Bird

Newbery/Caldecott 2023: Spring Prediction Edition!

Today I take a crack at predicting some true Newbery/Caldecott contenders for 2023. What will win? And why must we wait so long to find out?

January 18, 2022 by Betsy Bird

Newbery/Caldecott 2022: Final Prediction Edition

The final predictions! Remember: These are not all the books I would necessarily want to win this year. They're just the ones that make the most sense to me convincing their committees.

January 17, 2022 by Betsy Bird

Fuse 8 n’ Kate: 2022 Caldecott Contenders

Every year I present Kate with three Caldecott contenders. Will our streak of picking winners continue, or will we be defeated in 2022? Find out!

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Newbery/Caldecott 2022: Fall Prediction Edition

November 1, 2021 by Betsy Bird

Now that fall has fallen, I'm looking through the Newbery and Caldecott contenders, trying to see into the heads of the committees and figure out what they'll pick!

Newbery/Caldecott Summer Prediction Edition 2022

June 23, 2021 by Betsy Bird

It's summertime and that means a second round up of potential winners of the 2022 Newbery/Caldecotts!

Newbery/Caldecott 2022: Spring Prediction Edition

March 17, 2021 by Betsy Bird

What has a chance to win it all as the next Newbery and Caldecott Award winners? Join this FAR too early listing of some of the marvelous titles of 2021 thus far.

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Newbery/Caldecott 2021: Final Prediction Edition

January 20, 2021 by Betsy Bird

The Newbery and Caldecott Awards are almost upon us. What will win? It's the final prediction edition!

Newbery/Caldecott 2021: Fall Prediction Edition

October 22, 2020 by Betsy Bird

If 2020 taught us anything, it's that predictions are useless. And yet, we are human. We try anyway. I give this year's crop of books the once over, and come up with some ideas. Let's see if you agree.

Newbery/Caldecott 2021: Summer Prediction Edition

July 15, 2020 by Betsy Bird

If you're anything like me, 2020 hasn't been a great year for reading. That's okay. This isn't a great list for predicting (but it's fun). See what may or may not win big in 2021!

Spring Prediction Edition: Newbery / Caldecott 2021

April 23, 2020 by Betsy Bird

This year's first round of predictions varies somewhat from those of the past because I am releasing the list in April rather than March. Turns out, pandemics are not good for forecasting. I've only just now gotten my head in order enough to try and offer a paltry take on what may or may not have a chance come January.

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