Road to Newbery

In this episode of Road to Newbery, Louie and Dan discuss Candace Fleming's The Forgotten War. Have you read this book? We would love to hear your thoughts on it in the comments on Spotify or via email at roadtonewbery@gmail.com Happy Reading

In this episode of Road to Newbery, Dan and Louie discuss five compelling picture books. Have you read any of these books? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments on Spotify or via email at roadtonewbery@gmail.com. Happy Reading

In this episode of Road to Newbery, Louie and Dan discuss N. West Moss's Birdy. Have you read this book? We would love to hear your thoughts on it in the comments on Spotify or via email at roadtonewbery@gmail.com Happy Reading

In this episode of Road to Newbery, Dan and Louie discuss Julian Randall's verse novel, Shook. Have you read this book? We would love to hear your thoughts on it in the comments on Spotify or via email at roadtonewbery@gmail.com Happy Reading

In this episode of Road to Newbery, Louie and Dan discuss Huda Al-Marashi's Hail Mariam. Have you read this book? We would love to hear your thoughts on it in the comments on Spotify or via email at roadtonewbery@gmail.com Happy Reading

Dan and Louie discuss Aaron Starmer's newest, You Are Now Old Enough To Hear This. It was also brought to Dan's attention that Louie hasn't read The Riverman and he hopes Louie sorts this out as soon as possible. 😁 Have you read Starmer's You Are Now Old Enough To Hear This? What did you think? Let us know in the comments on Spotify or via e-mail at roadtonewbery@gmail.com. We lov...

Louie and Dan discuss Bad Badger: A Family Story by Maryrose Wood in this episode of Road to Newbery. Have you read this book? We would love to hear your thoughts on it in the comments on Spotify or via email at roadtonewbery@gmail.com Happy Reading

Dan and Louie kick off Season 3 of Road to Newbery with a discussion of The Moon Without Stars by Chanel Miller. Have you read this book? We would love to hear your thoughts on it. Leave us a comment on Spotify or email us at roadtonewbery@gmail.com

Dan and Louie share a few updates about the upcoming season of Road to Newbery.

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! Thank you for joining us on this year's journey to The Road to Newbery! We love to hear from listeners. Did you have thoughts on this year's awards? Let us know in the comments! You can also reach us at RoadToNewbery@Gmail.com

Louie and Dan share about the Newbery process, their Newbery predictions, and other Youth Media Award predictions in this episode of Road to Newbery.

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. Our Final Prediction Episode will be published on Friday.

Dan and Louie discuss Teacher or Nomad Land by Daniel Nayeri

Dan and Louie discuss Nicholas Day's A World Without Summer

Louie and Dan discuss The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest Aubrey Hartman

Louie and Dan discuss The Incredibly Human Henson Blayze by Derrick Barnes in this episode of Road to Newbery.

Buckle up! Dan and Louie discuss three potential Newbery contenders and share some of their other favorite books and moments from the year.

Dan and Louie dive into Max in the Land of Lies by Adam Gidwitz on this episode of Road to Newbery

Dan and Louie discuss How to Say Goodbye in Cuban by Daniel Miyares

In Episode Two, Louie and Dan journey through the Trouble With Heroes by Kate Messner

Dan and Louie open up season two by discussing the Newbery Award and its criteria and give a preview of the episodes to come prior to January 26th's ALA Youth Media Awards.

Dan and Louie return from summer vacation with some new book recommendations! What were some books you read this summer? We'll be back for Season 2 of the Road to Newbery soon enough! If you have any 2025 titles you think we should check out please let us know in the comments or email us at roadtonewbery at gmail.com . Happy Reading!

In this episode Louie and Dan share some of what they have been reading this Spring. It's worth noting that this episode is not focused on the Newbery Award but just some of the best of what we have read recently. (The road is long and RTN Season 2 is coming in December and January) Looking for some great reads? You'll definitely want to check this episode out! Do you have some recommendations for...

Louie and Dan discuss all the joys of the ALA Youth Media Awards.

Louie and Dan share a wide range of titles, discuss the criteria, and finally share their predictions for the 2025 Newbery Award.