Dave Eggers's Newbery Win: 'Wandering Around in a Daze'.

This article focuses on author Dave Eggers's reaction to winning the 2024 Newbery Medal for his book *The Eyes and the Impossible*, illustrated by Shawn Harris and published by McSweeney's in partnership with Knopf. Eggers described feeling "catatonic" and surreal shortly after learning of the award, emphasizing his strong personal connection to librarians and teachers. The book centers on Johannes, a dog who observes and maintains balance in an urban park, and was developed over five years with a focus on creating a visually rich, beautifully crafted object. Eggers highlighted the collaborative and uncompromising publishing process as key to the book's success and expressed gratitude for the support from his editors and early readers.