My Newbery Hopefuls tend to have more hope than my Caldecotts, but this year, who knows? I'm very deliberately leaving off a few books which may be strong contenders but were most definitely Not For Me. These, I loved.

A Conspiracy of Kings by Megan Whalen Turner (I might love this one best).
Alchemy and Meggy Swann (Ye toads and vipers! I'm still in London, after all).
The Dreamer by Pam Munoz Ryan (Maybe it will win the Belpre, too).
One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia (See my story here).
Only One Year by Andrea Cheng (For younger readers).
Ninth Ward by Jewell Parker Rhodes (Reviewed here).
The Shadows (Probably not a Newbery, but it's my list! Reviewed here).
Something I'm forgetting, I'm sure (See: London).

I'm wishing everyone involved, from authors to committee members to readers (and bloggers!) a good night's sleep and a happy ALA awards day. See you on the other side--of the ocean and the announcements!