2026 Books from Newbery Winners
Now that we’re in March, most of the 2026 book releases have been announced. Around this time of year I always wonder what past award winners are up to. Over the next few weeks, we’ll find out. Beginning with Newbery.
Below are all the 2026 books I could dig up by past Newbery Medal and Honor winners.
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Did I miss any? Let me know in the comments.
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About Travis Jonker
Travis Jonker is an elementary school librarian in Michigan. He writes reviews (and the occasional article or two) for School Library Journal and is a member of the 2014 Caldecott committee. You can email Travis at scopenotes@gmail.com, or follow him on Twitter: @100scopenotes.
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You left off the My Brother Sam is Dead sequel.
A sequel that must set the record for longest gap (42 years) between sequel and original title.
After My Brother Sam (April 21, 2026)
55 years between Gone with the Wind and Scarlett. But After My Brother Sam must be second.
Witchward Bound by Newbery Honor winner Erin Bow is coming in September! https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/815456/witchward-bound-by-erin-bow/
Thank you! Added it in