The Newbery Chronicles

By Michael & Rebecca O'Malley

We're reading each book that won a Newbery Medal and talking about it.... more

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The podcast currently has 42 episodes available.

The Newbery Chronicles episodes:

September 10, 2023 Episode 22: Bud, Not Buddy (2000)
Michael and Rebecca talk about Christopher Paul Curtis's 2000 medal winner, Bud, Not Buddy. That's pretty much it.If you have feedback, we'd love to hear it! Email us at: [email protected]!
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1h 1min
August 19, 2023 Episode 21: Shiloh (1992)
Talkin' about a dog book this week: Phyllis Reynolds Naylor's Shiloh.If you have feedback, we'd love to hear it! Email us at: [email protected]!
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48min
July 22, 2023 Episode 20: Dear Mr. Henshaw (1984)
We discuss legend and national hero Beverly Cleary's sole Newbery Medal win, Dear Mr. Henshaw. Plus a new segment at the beginning where we talk about what we're reading (besides Newbery books)!If you have any thoughts, let us know! Email us: [email protected]!Also, shout out to Jake Ward for our theme music! Check out his bandcamp: jaekwrad.bandcamp.com
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57min
July 08, 2023 Episode 19: The Summer of the Swans (1971)
Short episode talking about a short book: Betsy Byars's Summer of the Swans.Also, you may notice that we've added theme music! Thank you very much to our friend Jake Ward, who composed it. You can hear more of his music at jaekwrad.bandcamp.com.Also also, don't forget to give us feedback if you have it: [email protected]
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27min
June 18, 2023 Episode 18: From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler (1968)
Have Michael and Rebecca recorded this from the inside of the Met after having run away from home to live in the museum? No, but wouldn't that be cool if we did?We'd love to hear from you. Email us at [email protected]!
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37min
June 03, 2023 Episode 17: Miracles on Maple Hill (1957)
The only miracle was that Michael and Rebecca didn't fall asleep reading this book.We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected]!
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34min
April 22, 2023 Episode 16: The Twenty-One Balloons (1948)
Rebecca and Michael need to float away on a balloon house so they can record this podcast more often.We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected]!
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37min
March 25, 2023 Episode 15: Roller Skates (1937)
A house (mildly) divided! Michael (sorta) likes the 1937 Newbery Medal winner, Ruth Sawyer's Roller Skates, and Rebecca (sorta) dislikes it!
Weigh in on this spicy controversy by emailing us at [email protected]!
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33min
February 25, 2023 Episode 14: Gay-Neck, the Story of a Pigeon (1928)
We feel bad for not liking this more.
We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected]!
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33min
January 28, 2023 Episode 13: New Kid (2020)
Hear ye, hear ye! Two white people talking about a book about racial microaggressions!
Don't forget: you can email us at [email protected]!
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47min

FAQs about The Newbery Chronicles:

How many episodes does The Newbery Chronicles have?

The podcast currently has 42 episodes available.