The start of the year is a big time for awards, including the Youth Media Awards! The 2025 Newbery, Caldecott, Printz (and more!) will be announced on January 27th this year. In anticipation, Nicole, Drew, Killian, and Amanda dive into what book awards exist for what ages, genres, and more - and share their own experiences with award-winning books on the latest episode.

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