Dan and Louie

Road to Newbery

Arts EN ↓ 30 episodes

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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Dan and Louie

Episodes

Episode Five: Weirdo by Tony Weaver Jr. 09.01.2025 17:53

Louie and Dan discuss Weirdo by Tony Weaver Jr. and illustrated by Jes & Cin Wibowo in episode five of Road to Newbery. CONTENT NOTE: This story includes mentions of attempted suicide.

Episode Four: Wrong Way Home by Kate O'Shaughnessy 02.01.2025 20:36

Dan and Louie discuss Wrong Way Home by Kate O'Shaughnessy in this episode of Road to Newbery.

Episode Three: Black Girl You Are Atlas 02.01.2025 9:23

Louie and Dan discuss Black Girl You Are Atlas by Renée Watson in this episode of Road to Newbery.

Episode Two: Ferris by Kate DiCamillo 02.01.2025 14:23

Dan and Louie discuss Ferris by Kate DiCamillo in episode two of Road to Newbery.

Episode One: Introductions 02.01.2025 19:27

Dan and Louie introduce themselves, their history with discussing the Newbery Award, and why they have decided to start this podcast in episode one of Road to Newbery.