Newbery Roundup #1: The Poetry of Car Mechanics, A Hero’s Guide to Summer Vacation, and Outside

Newbery buzz among librarians begins early in the year, and all three of these books have appeared on speculation lists. All are worthy of some attention, but what kind of chance do they have? The Poetry of Car Mechanics by Heidi E. Y. Semple. Wordsong (Astra), May 2025, 248 pages. Reading Level: Middle Grades, ages10-12…
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