It must be written by an American author. Or an author living in the United States. And it has to have been published in the US originally.
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.
One book a year can win the Newbery Medal. Up to 5 books a year can earn the Newbery Honor Award.
No, the Harry Potter books did not win a Newbery Medal. The Newbery Medal is awarded for the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children, and the Harry Potter series was not eligible as it is a British book series.
No, Judith Viorst has not won a Newbery Medal. She is known for writing children's books and poetry, but she has not been awarded a Newbery Medal, which is specifically for distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
No, particularly because the Newbery Award can only be given to American books.
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.
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.
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