As the Newbery Honor recipients, we wanted to share our feelings on the current Newbery discussions. We are delighted and honored to be in the wonderful company of Susan Patron and her incredible book, The Higher Power of Lucky. We support her creative vision and hope that the present controversy will not overshadow her remarkable achievement. Readers everywhere, young and old, are truly lucky to have such a book in their schools, libraries, stores, and in the world.

Jennifer Holm, author of the 2007 Newbery Honor Book PENNY FROM HEAVEN (Random House Children’s Books)

Kirby Larson, author of the 2007 Newbery Honor Book HATTIE BIG SKY (Random House Children’s Books)

Cynthia Lord, author of the 2007 Newbery Honor Book RULES (Scholastic Press)

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