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To promote literature for children in the United States. The Medal is given to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children each year.
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The John Newbery Medal is a prestigious award given annually by the Association for Library Service to Children to recognize the most distinguished American children's book published the previous year. It is considered one of the most notable awards in children's literature.
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What person is the Newbery Medal named after?
John Newbery. He lived in the 18th century and was a publisher.mr newberry
Did Bridge to Terabithia win the newberry medal?
yes
When did John Strong Newberry die?
John Strong Newberry died in 1892.
When was John Josiah Newberry born?
John Josiah Newberry was born in 1877.
When did John Josiah Newberry die?
John Josiah Newberry died in 1954.
When did John Stoughton Newberry die?
John Stoughton Newberry died in 1887.
When was John Strong Newberry born?
John Strong Newberry was born in 1822.
When was John Stoughton Newberry born?
John Stoughton Newberry was born in 1826.
What are the names of jean craighead george's awards?
newberry medal
What book won the Newberry Medal in 1994?
The Giver by Lois Lowry won the 1994 Newbery Medal.
Where did the john newberry award get its name?
It is named after john newberry, an 18th century English publisher of juvenile books.
What year did the book bridge to Terbithia receive a Newberry medal?
The book "Bridge to Terabithia" received the Newbery Medal in 1978.
