A committee of about 15 people review the eligibile books each year and make their recommendation. There is a series of votes and discussions throughout the year and a final meeting in January.
The Newbery does not have 'runners' up. They do award Honor Books if the committee determines that there are appropriate candidates.
The Newbery Award is named after John Newbery.
The Newbery Award is made of bronze.
a medal.
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Winners of a Newbery Award don't actually receive a monetary award; the "prize" comes in the form of national recognition and greatly increased royalty checks, as books that have received the Newbery Award sell in greater numbers after receiving the award than they did before.
You earn a John Newbery Medal for the most distinguished contribution to American literature.
Yes, the Newbery Award was established in 1922. The Caldecott Award was established in 1938.
One book wins the Newbery each year. The committee may award three Honor awards each year if they feel it is deserved, but they do not have to.
The Newbery Medal
Yes, the book "Old Yeller" received a Newbery Honor in 1957, but did not win the Newbery Medal.
Yes, the Newbery Medal is given out each year. The committee can also award Honor Book distinction. It has been given each year since 1922.