2022 Mock YMA Election Results

Each year the American Library Association honors books, videos, and other outstanding materials for children and teens. Recognized worldwide for the high quality they represent, the ALA Youth Media Awards – including the prestigious Newbery, Caldecott, Printz, and Coretta Scott King Book Awards – guide parents, educators, librarians, and others in selecting the best materials for youth.

As we approach the annual Youth Media Award (YMA) announcements to be held at the virtual 2022 LibLearnX, libraries, schools, and book discussion groups around the globe offer Mock Election programs. These are a wonderful opportunity for children’s literature aficionados to learn more about some of the great, recently published books for kids. Below, you will find results from mock elections around the country. This page will be updated as results are received. (Because most Mock YMA Elections are held in December and January, keep checking back for more results.)

The 2022 Youth Media Award (YMA) announcements will take place on Monday, January 24, 2022 starting at 8:00 am CT; here is the livestream link to the announcements.! Fans can follow 2022 results in real-time via the live webcast or follow hashtag #alayma. Seals can be purchased in advance to place them on 2022 award winning books, just visit the ALA Store!

To add your mock election results to this page, please use this form. Please attach a copy of the ALSC Photo Release Waiver if you would like us to include images of participants.

Results from 2016 mock elections , the 2017 mock elections, the 2018 mock elections, the 2019 mock elections, 2020 elections, and last year’s mock (2021) YMA elections are also available.

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Use these links to jump quickly to the results of the Mock Award in which you are most interested.

• Mock Caldecott Results
• Mock Newbery Results
• Mock Coretta Scott King Results
• Mock Geisel Results
• Mock Printz Results
• Mock Sibert Results
• Mock Pura Belprè Results
• Mock (Mildred L.) Batchelder Results
• Mock Sydney Taylor Results

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Mock Caldecott Results

(For information about the Caldecott Award, visit the Caldecott Medal homepage.)

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125 students from The Stanley Clark School in South Bend, Indiana participated in a Mock Caldecott program. They selected one winner and three Honor books:

Mock Caldecott Honor Books: Mel Fell illustrated and written by Corey R. Tabor

Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Riot, illustrated by Floyd Cooper, written by Carole Boston Weatherford

Inside Cat, illustrated and written by Brendan Wenzel

For more information about this program, contact Carly Squadroni at csquadroni@stanleyclark.org.

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257 students from Locust Grove Elementary School in the Orange County Public Schools participated in a Mock Caldecott program. They selected one winner and four Honor books:

Mock Caldecott Honor Books: Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Riot, illustrated by Floyd Cooper, written by Carole Boston Weatherford

Watercress illustrated by Jason Chin and written by Andrea Wang

Bright Star, illustrated and written by Yuyi Morales

Wishes, illustrated by Victo Ngai and written by Mượn Thị Văn

For more information about this program, contact Heidi Pettyjohn at hpettyjohn@ocss-va.org.

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Twenty-four students at Mt. Tamalpais School in Mill Valley, CA participated in a Mock Caldecott program. They selected one winning title:

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Sixty-six third grade students at the Cathcart Elementary in the Snohomish School District in Snohomish, WA participated in a Mock Caldecott program. They selected one winner and two Honor books:

Mock Caldecott Honor Books: Mel Fell illustrated and written by Corey R. Tabor

Yes & No, illustrated and written by Elisha Cooper

For more information about this program, contact Megan Sloan at megan.sloan@sno.wednet.edu.

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The Wells County Public Library in Bluffton, IN has been hosting a Mock Caldecott for more than 25 years. This year, 21 people gathered for the event, selecting one winner and three Honor books:

Mock Caldecott Honor Books: Hurricane, illustrated and written by John Rocco

Off-Limits, illustrated and written by Helen Yoon

Survivor Tree, illustrated by Aaron Becker and written by Marcie Colleen

For more information about this program, contact Susan Dailey at sdailey@wellscolibrary.org.

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Eight people at the Wood County District Public Library in Bowling Green, Ohio participated in a Mock Caldecott program at which 8 people participated. They selected one winner and five Honor books:

Mock Caldecott Honor Books: Mel Fell illustrated and written by Corey R. Tabor

Outside, Inside illustrated and written by LeUyen Pham

Wonder Walkers illustrated and written by Micha Archer

Milo Imagines the World, illustrated by Christian Robinson and written by Matt de la Peña

Thankful, illustrated by Samantha Cotterill and written by Elaine Vickers

For more information about this program, contact Cassie Greenlee at woodkids@wcdpl.org.

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The 49th annual Toledo Lucas Public Library Caldecott Read-In was held on Zoom. Fourteen teachers, librarians and other children’s book fans watched 10 Powerpoint reviews created by children’s librarians of our top ten outstanding picture books published in 2021. We then discussed each title and voted for our favorites. One winning title and three Honor titles were selected:

Mock Caldecott Honor Books: Bright Star, illustrated and written by Yuyi Morales

Wishes, illustrated by Victo Ngai and wreitten by Mượn Thị Văn

Mel Fell illustrated and written by Corey R. Tabor

For more information about this program, please contact Nancy Eames at nancy.eames@toledolibrary.org.

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This is the 23rd year that Mr. Bill Wright’s 3rd Grade Class at Kensico School in Valhalla, NY has done a Mock Caldecott project. It is always one of the highlights of the classroom year and Mr. Wright and his 21 students are all looking forward to seeing who wins on Monday! In this program they selected one winner and 4 Honor Books:

Mock Caldecott Honor Books: Mel Fell illustrated and written by Corey R. Tabor

The Rock from the Sky, illustrated and written by Jon Klassen

Someone Builds the Dream, illustrated by Loren Long, written by Lisa Wheeler

Wishes, illustrated by Victo Ngai and written by Mượn Thị Văn

For more information about this program, please contact Bill Wright at bwright@valhallaschools.org.

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The Truro Public Library collaborated with Truro Central School and Provincetown IB School to offer the Outer Cape Mock Caldecott to students, teachers, and librarians. 185 people participated. They selected the following winner and two Honor books:

Mock Caldecott Honor Books: Mel Fell illustrated and written by Corey R. Tabor

King of Ragtime: The Story of Scott Joplin, illustrated and written by Stephen Costanza

For more information about this program, please contaact Maggie Hanelt at mhanelt@clamsnet.org.

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Eight people at the Jacksonville Public Library in Jacksonville, Florida participated in a Mock Caldecott program. They selected one winner and two Honor books:

Mock Caldecott Honor Books: Many Shapes of Clay: A Story of Healing, illustrated and written by Kenesha Sneed

The Tree in Me, illustrated and written by Corinna Luyken

For more information, contact Hannah Genslinger at hgenslinger@coj.net.

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The Curriculum Resource Center, Jerome Library, Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio offered a Mock Caldecott program in which 12 people participated. They selected one winning title and two Honor books:

Mock Caldecott Honor Books: Keeping the City Going, illustrated and written by Brian Floca

Wonder Walkers, illustrated and written by Micha Archer

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The Wilmington Stroop Branch (Kettering, Ohio) of the Dayton Metro Public Library offers an opportunity space which housed a collection of well-reviewed picture books from 2021. Library patrons were invited to look through all these books and vote for their top three favorites in the Mock Caldecott program. There was also a table with art supplies including pastels, watercolor, and materials for collage making so that participants could each try their hand at making Caldecott worthy art. They ultimately selected one winning title and three Honor books:

Mock Caldecott Honor Books: Tomatoes for Neela, illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal and written by Padma Lakshmi

A Little Round Panda on the Big Blue Earth, illustrated by Luciana Navarro Powell and written by Tory Christie

There’s a Ghost in this House, illustrated and written by Oliver Jeffers

For more information about this program, contact Melissa Sokol at msokol@daytonmetrolibrary.org.

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The Eldredge Public Library Mock Caldecott group in Chatham, MA met monthly via Zoom or in-person, weather permitting. The group of 12 adults read 42 titles in the past year before enthusiastically defending and voting for their 2022 Mock Medal and Honor winners:

Mock Caldecott Honor Books: Milo Imagines the World, illustrated by Christian Robinson and written by Matt de la Peña

Nina: A Story of Nina Simone, illustrated by Christian Robinson and written by Traci N. Todd

Watercress illustrated by Jason Chin and written by Andrea Wang

For more information about this program, contact Tamara DePasquale at tdepasquale@clamsnet.org.

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A Mock Caldecott workshop was held virtually at the Wells County Public Library in Bluffton, Indiana with 17 participants. The winning titles selected were:

Mock Caldecott Honor Books: Bear Island, illustrated and written by Matthew Cordell

Have You Ever Seen a Flower, illustrated and written by Shawn Harris

Off-Limits, illustrated and written by Helen Yoon

For more information about this program, contact Susan Dailey at sdailey@wellscolibrary.org.

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The Grand Forks Public Library in Grand Forks, ND normally hosts a Mock Caldecott program annually. While they did not host a public Mock Caldecott program this year, they did write a blog post about their annual program titled Partners in Creativity: Inspiring Childhood Through Art and Stories. Privately, three staff member selected their Mock Caldecott winners:

Mock Caldecott Honor Books: Have You Ever Seen a Flower illustrated and written by Shawn Harris

Milo Imagines the World, illustrated by Christian Robinson and written by Matt de la Peña

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This was the fifth year the Children’s department at the Gail Borden Public Library in Egin, IL offered a Mock Caldecott program. This year 15 people participated. They selected one winning title and three Honor books:

Mock Caldecott Honor Books: Change Sings, illustrated by Loren Long and written by Amanda Gorman

Mel Fell, illustrated and written by Corey R. Tabor

Watercress illustrated by Jason Chin and written by Andrea Wang

For more information about this program, contact Katie Clausen at kclausen@gailborden.info

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Thirteen people with Central Indiana IRA met virtually for a Mock Caldecott discussion and election. They selected one winning title and two Honor books:

Mock Caldecott Honor Books: Outside, Inside illustrated and written by LeUyen Pham

Survivor Tree, illustrated by Aaron Becker and written by Marcie Colleen

For more information about this program, please contact Susan Dailey at sdailey@wellscolibrary.org.

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Eleven librarians came from several central Indiana libraries and met in person at the Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library in Zionsville, Indiana for a Mock Caldecott discussion and election. They selected one winning title and two Honor books:

Mock Caldecott Honor Books: Off-Limits, illustrated and written by Helen Yoon

Wonder Walkers, illustrated and written by Micha Archer

For more information about this program, please contact Susan Dailey at sdailey@wellscolibrary.org.

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Eighteen students in grades 1 through 8 met monthly – virtually – for four months in a Mock Caldecott program sponsored by the Evanston Public Library in Evanston, Illinois. At the first three meetings, the participants discussed four books each month. Their top two choices went to a final Voting Party in January 2022 at which a total of six books were discussed by the children. They selected one winning title and two honor books:

Mock Caldecott Honor Books: Strollercoaster, illustrated by Raul the Third & Elaine Bay and written by Matt Ringler

Red, illustrated and written by Laura Vaccaro Seeger

For more information about this program, contact Brian E. Wilson at bwilson@cityofevanston.org.

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Twenty-five people participated in a Mock Caldecott program hosted by Chicago Public Library in Chicago, IL They selected one winner and two honor books. The winners were:

Mock Caldecott Honor Books: Everybody in the Red Brick Building, illustrated by Oge Mora and written by Anne Wynter

Watercress illustrated by Jason Chin and written by Andrea Wang

For more information about this program, contact Liv A. Hanson at ehanson1@chipublib.org.

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187 students at Harwich Elementary School in Harwich, MA, with the Brooks Free Library, participated in a Mock Caldecott program. They read 14 books: It Fell from the Sky, Rock from the Sky, Mel Fell, Inside Outside, Milo Imagines the World, Yes & No, Wonder Walkers, Is/Was, Everybody in the Red Brick Building, Stroller Coaster, Bright Star, Wishes, and Have You Ever Seen a Flower. After discussion, they used a weighted vote, but did not worry about the point spread to select their winners. hey selected one winner and two Honor titles:

Mock Caldecott Honor Books: Rock From the Sky illustrated and written by Jon Klassen

It Fell From the Sky, illustrated and written by Terry Fan and Eric Fan

For more information about this program, contact Ann Carpenter at acarpenter@clamsnet.org.

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The Portland Jewish Academy‘s Caldecott Club consists of third, fourth, and fifth graders who met weekly during their lunch and recess. The results of their final tally resulted in one winner and four honor titles being selected.

Mock Caldecott Honor Books: Mel Fell, illustrated and written by Corey R. Tabor

The Rock from the Sky, illustratted and written by Jon Klassen

New in Town, illustrated and written by Kevin Cornell

Bear Island, illustrated and written by Matthew Cordell

For more information about this program, contact Molly Sloan at msloan@pjaproud.org.

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Eight participants in the Colorado Book Evaluation Discussion Group discussed and voted in a Mock Caldecott program. They selected one winner and three honor titles:

Mock Caldecott Honor Books: Make Meatballs Sing: The Life and Art of Corita Kent, pictures by Kara Kramer and written by Matthew Burgess

Milo Imagines the World, illustrated by Christian Robinson and written by Matt de la Peña

Soul Food Sunday, illustrated by C.G. Esperana and written by Winsome Bingham

For more information about this program, contact Carol Edwards at edwarc48@gmail.com.

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Fifty people with the Oregon Library Association Children’s Services Division met via Zoom for two sessions in a statewide, virtual Mock Caldecott discussion and election. They selected one winning title and two honor books. The winning titles were:

Mock Caldecott Honor Books: Mel Fell illustrated and written by Corey R. Tabor

Watercress illustrated by Jason Chin and written by Andrea Wang

For more information about this state-wide program, contact Molly Sloan at msloan@pjaproud.org.

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Ninety-five 2nd graders at Todd Elementary School in Briarcliff Manor, New York participated in a Mock Caldecott discussion and election. They selected one winning title and two honor books. (They also appreciated The Lost Package, illustrated by Jessica Lanan and written by Richard Ho; several students voted for this picture book to receive a Mock Honor award.) The winning titles were:

Mock Caldecott Honor Books: Watercress illustrated by Jason Chin and written by Andrea Wang

Yes & No, illustrated and written by Elisha Cooper

For more information, contact Tara Phethean at TPhethean@briarcliffschools.org.

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Cuyahoga County Public Library hosted a live Mock Caldecott election. The live election took place via Zoom with 7 staff members participating. Voting took place after some great discussion. Points were tallied using the Caldecott manual for guidance. One winner and three honor books were selected:

Mock Caldecott Honor Books: Zonia’s Rain Forest, illustrated and written by Juana Martinez-Neal

Strollercoaster, illustrated by Raul the Third & Elaine Bay and written by Matt Ringler

For more information about this program, contact Mary Schreiber at mschreiber@cuyahogalibrary.org.

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Cuyahoga County Public Library hosted an online Mock Caldecott election. The online election included 7 staff members and was done by vote only. Points were tallied using the Caldecott manual for guidance. One winner and three honor books were selected:

Mock Caldecott Honor Books: Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Riot, illustrated by Floyd Cooper, written by Carole Boston Weatherford

Zonia’s Rain Forest, illustrated and written by Juana Martinez-Neal

Mel Fell illustrated and written by Corey R. Tabor

For more information about this program, contact Mary Schreiber at mschreiber@cuyahogalibrary.org.

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Four people at the Lincolnwood Public Library in Lincolnwood, IL participated in a 2022 Mock Caldecott Election program. They selected a winning title and two honor books:

Mock Caldecott Honor Books: Strollercoaster, illustrated by Raul the Third & Elaine Bay and written by Matt Ringler

I Sang You Down from the Stars illustrated by Michaela Goade and written by Tasha Spillett-Summer

For more information, please contact Eti Berland at eberland@lincolnwoodlibrary.org.

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Twenty 4th grade students at the Lowrie Primary School in Ms. Aivazis’ class attended a Mock Caldecott program at Wilsonville Public Library in Wilsonville, Oregon. This was a 3-part Zoom workshop with the 4th grade class, culminating in discussion and voting. Voting was weighted (4 points for 1st place, 3 points for 2nd place, 2 points for 3rd place) but we didn’t worry about a point spread. Watercress had 45 points; Mel Fell had 41.

For more information, contact Deborah Gitlitz at gitlitz@wilsonvillelibrary.org.

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Twenty 4th grade students at the Lowrie Primary School in Ms. Burrola’s class attended a Mock Caldecott program at Wilsonville Public Library in Wilsonville, Oregon. This was a 3-part Zoom workshop with the 4th grade class, culminating in discussion and voting.

This was a 3-part Zoom workshop with a 4th grade class, culminating in discussion and voting. Voting was weighted (4 points for 1st place, 3 points for 2nd place, 2 points for 3rd place) but we didn’t worry about a point spread. Mel Fell had 52 votes. Outside, Inside had 40.

Our discussion titles were: Bright Star; Have You Ever Seen a Flower?; Make Meatballs Sing; Mel Fell; Outside, Inside; Strollercoaster; and Watercress.

One title was selected as the winner and one title was chosen as an honor book:

Mock Caldecott Honor Book: Outside, Inside illustrated and written by LeUyen Pham

For more information, contact Deborah Gitlitz at gitlitz@wilsonvillelibrary.org.

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Twenty 4th grade students at the Lowrie Primary School in Ms. Dolezol’s class attended a Mock Caldecott program at Wilsonville Public Library in Wilsonville, Oregon. This was a 3-part Zoom workshop with the 4th grade class, culminating in discussion and voting. One title was selected as the winner and one title was chosen as an honor book:

This was a 3-part Zoom workshop with a 4th grade class, culminating in discussion and voting. Voting was weighted (4 points for 1st place, 4 points for 2nd place, 2 points for 3rd place) but we didn’t worry about a point spread, so the race was quite close. Outside, Inside had 30points, the honors followed with 29, 26, and 26.)

The discussion titles were: Bright Star; Have You Ever Seen a Flower?; Make Meatballs Sing; Mel Fell; Outside, Inside; Strollercoaster; and Watercress.

One title was selected as the winner and three titles were chosen as honor books:

Mock Caldecott Honor Books: Watercress illustrated by Jason Chen and written by Andrea Wang

Strollercoaster, illustrated by Raul the Third & Elaine Bay and written by Matt Ringler

Have You Ever Seen a Flower? written and illustrated by Shawn Harris

For more information, contact Deborah Gitlitz at gitlitz@wilsonvillelibrary.org.

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Twenty 4th grade students at the Lowrie Primary School in Ms. McConville’s class attended a Mock Caldecott program at Wilsonville Public Library in Wilsonville, Oregon. This was a 3-part Zoom workshop with the 4th grade class, culminating in discussion and voting. One title was selected as the winner and one title was chosen as an honor book:

Mock Caldecott Honor Book: Strollercoaster, illustrated by Raul the Third & Elaine Bay and written by Matt Ringler

For more information, contact Deborah Gitlitz at gitlitz@wilsonvillelibrary.org.

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Sixteen people attended a Mock Caldecott program during a staff training day at Wilsonville Public Library in Wilsonville, Oregon. This Mock Caldecott was pretty early; it was held in October 2021. Titles discussed were: Mel Fell, The Lost Package, Outside, Inside, Watercress, Wonder Walkers, and Strollercoaster. One title was selected as the winner:

For more information, contact Deborah Gitlitz at gitlitz@wilsonvillelibrary.org.

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Mock Newbery Results

(For information about the Newbery Award, visit the Newbery Medal homepage.)

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The Ossining Public Library in Ossining, NY, held its 12th annual Mock Newbery program from May 2021 through January 2022. Twelve children in grades 4 and up participated. The group met monthly and read a total of 23 books. They selected one winner and two Honor books:

Mock Newbery Honor Books: The Lion of Mars, written by Jennifer L. Holm

Unplugged, written by Gordon Korman

For more information about this program, please contact Debbie Fletcher at dfletcher@wismail.org.

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Sixty-eight students at Mt. Tamalpais School in Mill Valley, CA participated in a Mock Newbery program. They selected one winning title and two Honor books:

Mock Newbery Honor Books: Shape of Thunder by Jasmine Warga

Finding Junie Kim by Ellen Oh

For more information about this program, please contact Lisa Levin at llevin@mttam.org.

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These results are from the School Library Journal‘s Heavy Medal blog “Reader’s Poll.” One hundred and forty-nine participants ranked their top three Newbery choices from a list of 15 mock finalists. One winner and two Honor books were selected:

Mock Newbery Honor Books: Amber and Clay, written by Laura Amy Schlitz

The Beatryce Prophecy, written by Kate DiCamillo and illustrated by Sophie Blackall

For more information about this program, contact Steven Engelfried at sengelfried@yahoo.com.

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This was the first Mock Newbery event ever for the Hiteon Elementary 5th Grade Newbery Committee at Hiteon Elementary School in Beaverton, Oregon. This will be a new tradition for 5th graders in our school. It kick started so many great discussions and debates about books! The 30 students selected one winner and one Honor book:

Mock Newbery Honor Books: Amari and the Night Brothers written by B. B. Alston

For more information about this program, contact Helen Chandler at helen.chandler@beaverton.k12.or.us.

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The Allen County Public Library (Fort Wayne, IN) Mock Newbery has been an annual event for many years. The past two years we have held the event virtually, but this has not curbed the enthusiasm by those who have participated. This year we met virtually to discuss two titles a month for five months. We then met a sixth time on Saturday, January 22nd for our final discussion and voting by 11 people. As it has traditionally been, it was a great experience for all. One winning title and two Honor books were selected:

Mock Newbery Honor Books: Red, White, and Whole by Rajani LaRocca

Fallout by Steve Sheinkin

For more information about this program, contact Angela Fetters at afetters@acpl.info.

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A committee of 13 discussed a short-list of titles and balloted for the Mock Newbery during a live Zoom webcast offered by School Library Journal’s Heavy Medal Blog. The recording is available at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5216427967338/WN_eY0ycnLRQwCeVGa9vFw64g. They selected one winning title and one Honor book:

Mock Newbery Honor Book: Amber & Clay, written by Laura Amy Schlitz and illustrated by Julia Iredale

For more information about this program, contact Steven Engelfried at sengelfried@yahoo.com.

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235 viewer’s of the live Zoom Webcast of School Library Journal’s Heavy Medal‘s Mock Newbery voted on the 5 titles that the panelists discussed. One winning title and two Honor books were selected:

Mock Newbery Honor Books: Amber & Clay, written by Laura Amy Schlitz and illustrated by Julia Iredale

Ophie’s Ghosts, written by Justina Ireland

For more information about this program, contact Steven Engelfried at sengelfried@yahoo.com.

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The Pittsford Schools Middle Schools: Barker Road and Calkins Road in Pittsford, NY have run their Mock Newbery Club for over 15 years. They had to adapt due to COVID (like everyone else) but the 60 participants continued to realize that there is nothing more rewarding than being a part of avid readers being excited about having a voice. The coordinator reports that “the cheers that ring out when their winner is announced is amazing!” They selected one winner and three Honor books:

Mock Newbery Honor Books: Fallout: Spies, Bombs and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown by Steve Sheinkin

The Samosa Rebellion written by Shanthi Sekaran

Amari and the Night Brothers written by B. B. Alston

For more information about this program, contact Toni Baller at toni.baller@pittsford.monroe.edu.

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Twenty people at the Eastchester Public Library in Eastchester, NY participated in a Mock Newbery program. They read a total of 8 books, with hybrid meetings every two weeks. (The other titles which were considered were Set Me Free by Ann Clare LeZotte, Ancestor Approved edited by Cynthia Leitich Smith, How to Win a Slime War by Mae Respicio, Katie the Catsitter by Colleen AF Venable, and Jukebox by Nidhi Chanani.) At the final meeting, discussion and a series of votes determined the strongest books based on the criteria of setting, characters, plot, and style. All meetings also included cumulative trivia utilizing the buzzin.live platform. They selected one Mock winner and two Honor books:

Mock Newbery Honor Books: A Soft Place to Land, written by Janae Marks

Ophie’s Ghosts, written by Justina Ireland

For more information about this program, contact Jonathan Heifetz at jheifetz@wlsmail.org.

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The Eldredge Public Library Mock Newbery group in Chatham, MA met monthly throughout 2021. They welcomed both students and adults who are passionate about children’s literature, meeting virtually via Zoom and in-person when weather permitted. This year, they read 14 titles before defending and balloting for the winning Medal and Honor books:

Mock Newbery Honor Books: The Beatryce Prophecy by Kate DiCamillo

Just Like That by Gary D. Schmidt

The Lion of Mars by Jennifer Holm

For more information about this program, contact Tamara DePasquale at tdepasquale@clamsnet.org.

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Four staff members from the Cuyahoga County Public Library participated in an online vote at the conclusion to a Mock Newbery program. The point spread was too narrow for the “real” committee; there was a difference of only 2 points between the winner and the Honor books. But for this vote the group went by total points using the weighted system in the manual. Fun was had by all! The winning titles selected were:

Mock Newbery Honor Books: Born Behind Bars, written by Padma Venkatramanb

Shape of Thunder written by Jasmine Warga

For more information about this program, contact Mary Schreiber at mschreiber@cuyahogalibrary.org.

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Eleven staff members from Cuyahoga County Public Library gathered after work on Zoom to discuss and ballot for a Newbery winner and Honor books. It took two ballots to reach a winner using the Newbery manual criteria. An Honor ballot was then completed by the participants. Fun was had by all! The winning titles selected were:

Mock Newbery Honor Books: The One Thing You’d Save, written by Linda Sue Park and illustrated by Robert Sae-Hang

Shape of Thunder written by Jasmine Warga

Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre, written by Carole Boston Weatherford and illustrated by Floyd Cooper

For more information about this program, contact Mary Schreiber at mschreiber@cuyahogalibrary.org.

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Each fall, Rhode Island librarians begin meeting to select a “mock” version of the Newbery award in a program coordinated by the Rhode Island Office of Library and information Services. This year’s discussions took place over Zoom. The group met three times to nominate and discuss potential winners before developing a final list of books to be considered at the January voting meeting. On January 13, 2022, after reading and discussing 39 eligible books, eleven participating youth services school librarians selected one winner and five honor books. Here are their winners:

Mock Newbery Honor Books: Amari and the Night Brothers by B. B. Alston

The Beatryce Prophecy by Kate DiCamillo

The Genius Under the Table: Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain by Eugene Yelchin

The Lion of Mars by Jasmine Holm

The Shape of Thunder by Jasmine Warga

For more information about this program, contact Danielle Margarida at danielle.margarida@olis.ri.gov.

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Twenty-five people participated in a Mock Newbery discussion and election hosted by the Chicago Public Library in Chicago, IL. They selected one winner and two honor books:

Mock Newbery Honor Books: Starfish written by Lisa Phipps

Too Bright to See by Kyle Lukhoff

For more information about this program, contact Liv A. Hanson at ehanson1@chipublib.org.

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Eight participants in the Colorado Book Evaluation Discussion Group discussed and voted in a Mock Newbery program. They selected one winner and five honor titles:

Mock Newbery Honor Books: Amber & Clay Laura Amy Schlitz

Just Like That by Gary D. Schmidt

The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuero

Ophie’s Ghosts by Justina Ireland

The Raconteur’s Commonplace Book by Kate Milford

For more information about this program, contact Carol Edwards at edwarc48@gmail.com.

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Thirty-five students at Lincoln Hall Middle School in Lincolnwood, IL participated in a Mock Newbery program. The teacher reports that the kids had a great time and that they’re excited to see which books actually win. 

One title was selected as a winner and there were two honor books selected: 

Mock Newbery Honor Books: The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera 

Linked by Gordon Korman 

For more information, contact Leanne Ellis at LEllis@sd74.org.

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Mock Coretta Scott King Results

(For information about the Coretta Scott King Awards, visit Coretta Scott King Book Awards homepage.)

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Members and friends of the Association of Children’s Librarians of Northern California read all year in preparation for this Mock CSK program. The group of 25 was divided into two groups for the day of discussions and balloting. This winning title and 3 Honor titles represent one of the groups:

Mock Coretta Scott King Honor Books: The 1619 Project: Born on the Water, written by Nikole Hannah-Jones and Renée Watson, illustrated by Nikkolas Smith

Kneel by Candace Buford

Ophie’s Ghosts by Justina Ireland

For more information about this program, please contact Angela Moffett at acmoffett@gmail.com.

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The ACL (Association of Children’s Librarians of Northern California) in Oakland, California had a warm and wonderful group of dedicated readers whose enthusiasm for all the titles considered was truly inspiring. Even having to have their Mock CSK program via Zoom didn’t dim their considerate and thorough examination of a truly beautiful array of books. They selected one winning title and three Honor books:

Mock Coretta Scott King Honor Books: Ophie’s Ghosts by Justina Ireland

Root Magic by Eden Royce

A Sitting in St. James by Rita Williams-Garcia

For more information about this program, contact Lesley Mandros Bell at lmandrosbell@earthlink.net.

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A small but dedicated group of 11 children’s literature lovers met virtually, braving technical difficulties and Zoom fatigue to discuss the year’s best books written and illustrated by African American creators. This Cincinnati Ohio area Mock CSK group held discussions both for the Author and Illustrator Award. These are the results of the CSK Illustrator discussion and voting.

One title was selected as a winner and one honor book was selected: 

Mock Coretta Scott King Honor Book: We Wait for the Sun, illustrated by Raissa Figueroa, written by Dovey Johnson Roundtree & Katie McCabe

For more information, contact Sam Bloom at sibloom24@gmail.com

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A small but dedicated group of children’s literature lovers met virtually, braving technical difficulties and Zoom fatigue to discuss the year’s best books written and illustrated by African American creators. This Cincinnati, Ohio area Mock CSK group held discussions both for the Author and Illustrator Award. These are the results of the CSK Author discussion and voting.

One title was selected as a winner and three honor books were selected: 

Mock Coretta Scott King Honor Books: Nubia: Real One, written by L.L. McKinney, illustrated by Robyn Smith

A Sitting in St. James, written by Rita Williams-Garcia

Unspeakable: the Tulsa Race Massacre, written by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Floyd Cooper

For more information, contact Sam Bloom at sibloom24@gmail.com

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Mock Geisel Results

(For information about the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award, visit the Geisel Awards homepage.)

Eight participants in the Colorado Book Evaluation Discussion Group discussed and voted in a Mock Geisel program. They selected one winner and three honor titles:

Mock Geisel Honor Books: Moose, Goose and Mouse, written by Mordecai Gerstein, illustrated by Mordecai Gerstein and Jeff Mack

See the Dog: Three Stories About A Cat, written by David LaRochelle, illustrated by Mike Wohnoutka

Starla Jean, written by Elana Arnold, illustrated by A.N. Kang

For more information about this program, contact Carol Edwards at edwarc48@gmail.com.

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Mock Printz Results

(For information about the Printz Award, visit the Printz Award homepage.)

Two Mock Printz elections – online and in-person – were held at the Cuyahoga County Public Library in Parma, Ohio.

Three staffmembers voted for their Mock Printz favorites. This live vote resulted in one winner and two Honor books based on the highest points received:

Mock Printz Honor Books: From a Whisper to a Rallying Cry by Paula Yoo

In the Wild Light by Jeff Zentner

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In the online vote, nine staffmembers gathered on Zoom to discuss a short list of Mock Printz nominees. They then proceeded to balloting following the Printz guidelines. After two ballots one winner was selected and there were two clear Honor books:

Mock Printz Honor Books: A Sitting in St. James by Rita Williams-Garcia

From a Whisper to a Rallying Cry by Paula Yoo

For more information about these programs, contact Mary Schreiber at mschreiber@cuyogalibrary.org.

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A small group of educators, librarians, and parents in Oakland, California have been meeting and discussing youth literature for well over a decade. To prepare for the 2022 Mock Printz election, this group of 8 met twice monthly via Zoom, and read nearly 50 titles. The “Predicting Printz” group selected one winning title and five Honor books:

Mock Printz Honor Books: Concrete Rose, written by Angie Thomas

Six Crimson Cranes, written by Elizabeth Lim

From a Whisper to a Rallying Cry: The Killing of Vincent Chin and the Trial that Galvanized the Asian American Movement, written by Paula Yoo

Firekeeper’s Daughter, written by Angeline Boulley

For more information about this program, contact Angela Moffett at acmoffett@gmail.com.

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The Eldredge Public Library Mock Printz group for tweens, teens, and adults in Chatham, MA met monthly both virtually via Zoom and in-person when weather permitted. Fourteen participants read 14 titles before defending and casting votes for their Medal and Honor winners:

Mock Printz Honor Books: Concrete Rose, written by Angie Thomas

The Life I’m In, written by Sharon G. Flake

The Firekeeper’s Daughter, written by Angeline Boulley

For more information about this program, contact Tamara DePasquale at tdepasquale@clamsnet.org.

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Eighteen SJLP staffmembers participated in a Mock Print discussion and election at the San Jose Public Library in San Jose, CA. (Read more about this program, the fun they had, and an announcement of their winner on their website at this link.) They selected one winning title and one Honor book:

Mock Printz Honor Books: Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley

For more information about this program, contact Megan Maloy at megan.maloy@sjlibrary.org.

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Austin Public Library staff, in Austin, Texas, participated in a Mock Printz committee. They met virtually throughout the year to select one Mock Printz Award title and two Mock Honor titles. The winners were:

Mock Printz Honor Books: The Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley

Me (Moth) by Amber McBride

For more information about this program contact Heather Rowan at heather.rowan@austintexas.gov.

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Eight participants in the Colorado Book Evaluation Discussion Group discussed and voted in a Mock Printz program. They selected one winner and three honor titles:

Mock Printz Honor Books: In the Wild Light written by Jeff Zentner

Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo

The Words in My Hands by Asphyxia

For more information about this program, contact Carol Edwards at edwarc48@gmail.com.

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Mock Sibert Results

(For information about the Sibert Award, visit the Sibert Award homepage.)

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Eight participants in the Colorado Book Evaluation Discussion Group discussed and voted in a Mock Sibert program. They selected one winner and two honor titles:

Mock Sibert Honor Books: Larger Than Life: Lyndon B. Johnson and the Right to Vote, written by Anne Quirk

Unspeakable: The Tulsa Race Massacre, written by Carole Boston Weatherford and illustrated by Floyd Cooper

For more information about this program, contact Carol Edwards at edwarc48@gmail.com.

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Twenty students at PS 174Q in Queens, NY participated in a Mock Sibert program, selecting one winning title:

For more information, contact Galiah Morgenstern at galiahm3@gmail.com.

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Mock Pura Belpré Results

(For information about the Pura Belpré  Award, visit the Belpré Awards homepage.)

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Mock (Mildred L.) Batchelder Results

(For information about the Batchelder  Award, visit the (Mildred L.) Batchelder homepage.)

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Eight participants in the Colorado Book Evaluation Discussion Group discussed and voted in a Mock Batchelder program. They arrived at an “unbreakable tie” and selected two winner and one honor title:

Mock Batchelder Winners:

Mock Batchelder Honor Book: In the Meadow of Fantasies, written by Hadi Mohameddi, illustrated by Nooshin Safakhoo, translated by Sara Khalili (Elsewhere Editions)

For more information about this program, contact Carol Edwards at edwarc48@gmail.com.

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Mock Sydney Taylor Results

(For information about the Sydney Taylor Book Award, visit the Sydney Taylor Book Award homepage)

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Picture Books – Mock Sydney Taylor Honor Book: Planting Friendship: Peace, Salaam, Shalom illustrated by Kate Talbot and written by Melissa Stoller, Callie Metlet, and Shirin Rahman

Picture Books – Mock Sydney Taylor Notable Book: Let Liberty Rise! How America’s Schoolchildren Helped Save the Statue of Liberty, illustrated by Chuck Groenink and written by Chana Stiefel

Middle Grade Books – Mock Sydney Taylor Honor Book: Sorry for Your Loss by Joanne Levy

Middle Grade Books – Mock Sydney Taylor Notable Book: Starfish by Lisa Fipps

Young Adult Books – Mock Sydney Taylor Honor Book: Rebel Daughter by Lori Kauffman

Young Adult Books – Mock Sydney Taylor Notable Book: The Last Words We Said by Leah Scheier

For more information about this program, contact Heidi Rabinowitz at sydneytaylorshmooze@gmail.com.

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