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S8 E2: The Westing Game

In this episode, Marcy and Jennie discuss the 1979 Newbery Medal winner The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin. 

Interview: Dan Santat

In this episode Marcy and Jennie talk to Dan Santat the Caldecott Medal-winning and New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of The Adventures of Beekle The Unimaginary Friend Are...

S8 E1: The Great Gilly Hopkins

In this episode, Marcy and Jennie discuss the 1979 Newbery Honor book The Great Gilly Hopkins by Katherine Paterson.

Interview: Jason Chin

In this episode Marcy and Jennie talk to Jason Chin illustrator of Watercress a Newbery Honor Book Jason Chin is a celebrated author and illustrator of children's books His book...

Interview: Andrea Wang

In this episode Marcy and Jennie talk to Andrea Wang author of Watercress a Newbery Honor Book Caldecott Medal Winner and APALA Award Winner Andrea Wang is the award-winning author...

Interview: Darcie Little Badger

Each week on NewberyTart Jennie and Marcy two book-loving mamas and a librarian and a bookseller respectively read and drink their way through the entire catalogue of Newbery books and...

Featured Episodes

Tracking Character Growth in Ellen Raskin’s Beloved Children’s Novel <em>The Westing Game</em>

Tracking Character Growth in Ellen Raskin’s Beloved Children’s Novel The Westing Game

April 15, 2019  By NewberyTart 
Author-Illustrator Dan Santat on the Magic of Fractured Fairy Tales

Author-Illustrator Dan Santat on the Magic of Fractured Fairy Tales

April 15, 2019  By NewberyTart 
Who Is <em>The Great Gilly Hopkins</em> for?

Who Is The Great Gilly Hopkins for?

April 15, 2019  By NewberyTart