There is very strict set of criteria. All of the books that meet that criteria are eligible for consideration. A committee of librarians spends the year reviewing all the books and then voting on them. They can also award Honor Books for those that they feel are distinguished.
The Giver won the Newbery Medal for its powerful storytelling, thought-provoking themes, and impact on young readers. Lois Lowry's ability to address complex issues such as individuality, freedom, and societal control in a compelling and age-appropriate manner set it apart as a deserving recipient of the prestigious award.
Because it has made a distinguished contribution to children's literature. It must also meet the criteria for a Newbery Award. It must be published in English, in the United States, by an American author or someone residing in America.
It is such an story!!! It tells of such a struchered life It is such an story!!! It tells of such a struchered life
The Giver won the Newbery Medal in the year 1944, the year after it was published.
The book met the criteria and the committee considered it a distinguished contribution to children's literature. It was written by an American author and was published in the United States.
In my opinion, yes the Giver by Lois Lowry did deserve an award. (That's just my opinion)
The committee chose the book as the winner of the award for being an outstanding piece of children's literature that year.
The Giver by Lois Lowry won the Newbery Medal in 1994.
The Giver, by Lois Lowry won the 1994 Newbery Medal.
The book "The Giver" by Lois Lowry won the Newbery Medal in 1994.
No, Stephenie Meyer has not won a Newbery Medal.
The "whipping boy" did not win the Newbery Medal. The Newbery Medal is awarded annually to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
You can win a Newbery Medal by writing a children's book and having it selected by the ALA (American Library Association) panel of voters that choose what books win the Newbery Medal each year.
The book "Rules" by Cynthia Lord won the Newbery Medal in 2007.
Turtle in Paradise by Jennifer L. Holm won the Newbery Honor in 2011.
The 1994 Newbery Award winner was The Giver by Lois Lowry.
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it won the honor not the medal.