Newbery Medal
How does a book get selected for a Newbery Medal?
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2010-04-01 14:24:29
My sister served on the award committee several years ago. Each
member of the committee receives a copy of every book that
qualifies, or is believed to qualify, for the award for that year.
The committee consists of educators and librarians from across the
US. My sister received over 400 books!
The first step is to eliminate any books that do not fit the
requirements. Each member then shares the books they feel are
worthy and a listing of all of the ones that people like is created
and the rest are eliminated. Then they all take time to carefully
review the books on the list and start narrowing it down to a
winner. They may also select a few Honor books for those that are
worthy of notice.
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How can you get a Newbery medal?
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.
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Is the book Holes a Newbery Medal book?
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What does the Newbery Medal signify?
The Newbery Medal is awarded to the best children's book of the
year as selected by the Association for Library Service to Children
of the American Library Association (ALA). It is named in honor of
19th Century bookseller John Newbery.
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What book won the Newbery Medal in 2009?
The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman won the 2009 Newbery
Medal.
Asked in Newbery Medal
How many books are selected for the John Newbery Medal?
One book a year is selected. Up to three honor books may be
selected each year as well.
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Did the book where the wild things are receive a Newbery Medal?
No, it received a Newbery Honor which are like the runner ups
for the Newbery Medal.
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Which book won the 2004 Newbery Medal book award?
The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo was the 2004
Newbery Medal winner.
Asked in Newbery Medal
What does it mean to be a Newbery Medal book?
This is a book that has won the Newbery Medal. This award is
given to the book deemed to be the best American children's
literature of the year.
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What book did Jerry Spinelli win the Newbery Medal for?
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What book won the 1939 Newbery Medal?
Thimble Summer by Elizabeth Enright won the 1939 Newbery
Medal.
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Which book won the Newbery Medal in 1969?
The 1969 Newbery Medal winner was The High King by Lloyd
Alexander.
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What book won a Newbery Medal in 2005?
Kira-Kira by Cynthia Kadohata won the 2005 Newbery
Medal.
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What Beverly cleary book won a Newbery Medal?
Dear Mr. Henshaw won the 1984 Newbery Medal.
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Was the book Shiloh a 1st or 2nd place Newbery Medal Winner?
Shiloh was the Newbery Medal winner in 1992.
Asked in Newbery Medal
What does it mean to be a Newbery Medal winner?
It means your book has won the Newbery Medal for outstanding
contribution to children's literature.
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Is James and the Giant Peach a Newbery Medal winning book?
No, James and the Giant Peach has not won a Newbery Medal.
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Why didn't a Harry Potter book get a Newbery Medal?
The Newbery Medal can only be awarded to books by American
authors.
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Has the book Surviving the Applewhites won a Newbery Medal?
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not the medal.
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Is wonder a newbery medal book?
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York Times Bestseller and was awarded many smaller awards, but not
the Newbery.
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What is a John Newbery Medal?
The John Newbery Medal is a medal that is given to one
children's book each year for excellence in children's
literature.
Asked in Newbery Medal
What book won the Newbery Medal in 2004?
"The Tale of Despereaux" won the 2004 Newbery Medal. It was
written by Kate DiCamillo.
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What book won the Newbery Medal in 1949?
The 1949 Newbery Medal winner was King of the Wind. It was
written by Marguerite Henry.
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Which book won the Newbery Medal in 2001?
The 2001 winner of the Newbery Medal is Richard Peck's A Year
Down Yonder.
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What book won the 2002 Newbery Medal?
The 2002 Newbery Medal was awarded to A Single Shard by Linda
Sue Park.
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Why is a book given a Newbery Medal?
A book is chosen to win the Newbery Medal because the committee
believe it is the most outstanding American children's literature
of the year.