Katherine Paterson has won the Newbery Award for two books: Bridge to Terabithia (1978)and Jacob Have I Loved(1981). She also won the Newbery Honor in 1979 for her book The Great Gilly Hopkins.
Virginia Hamilton won the Newbery Medal for her book "M.C. Higgins, the Great" in 1975. The book follows the story of a boy named Mayo Cornelius Higgins, who faces challenges in his life living on Sarah's Mountain. Hamilton's writing style, themes, and character development impressed the Newbery committee, leading to her receiving the prestigious award.
M. C. Higgins, the Great by Virginia Hamilton was awarded the Newbery Medal in 1975. She has also had three Newbery Honor books. They are The Planet of Junior Brown in 1973 In The Beginning: Creation Stories from Around the World in 1989 and Sweet Whispers, Brother Rush in 1983.
Yes, Virginia Hamilton won the Newbery Award in 1975. Her book was M.C. Higgins, the Great. Her book met the criteria and the committee considered it a distinguished contribution to children's literature.
Mildred D Taylor wrote Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. It won the Newbery in 1977.
M. C. Higgins, the Great.
Virginia Hamilton was the first African American author to win the Newbery Medal. She won in 1975 for her book "M.C. Higgins, the Great."
Newbery Medal was created in 1922.
The runners-up to the Newbery Medal are called Newbery Honor recipients.
Rene Paul Chambellan designed the Newbery Medal in 1921.
The Newbery Award is named after John Newbery.
The Newbery Medal was first awarded in 1922.
No, Stephenie Meyer has not won a Newbery Medal.
The first Newbery Medal was awarded in 1922.
The Newbery Medal was first awarded in 1922.
The Newbery Medal was first awarded in 1922.
Rene Paul Chambellan designed the Newbery Medal in 1921.