The Newbery Medal is considered more prestigious and valuable in the world of children's literature compared to the Coretta Scott King Book Award. The Newbery Medal is awarded annually by the American Library Association for the most distinguished American children's book, while the Coretta Scott King Book Award specifically recognizes outstanding African American authors and illustrators.
No, Scott Westerfeld has not won a Newbery Medal. The Newbery Medal is awarded for outstanding contributions to children's literature, and his works have not been selected for this recognition.
Scott O'Dell won the 1961 Newbery Medal for Island of the Blue Dolphins.
The 1961 Newbery Medal winner was Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell.
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His second book was Bud, Not Buddy. This book won the 2000 Newbery Medal. It also won the Coretta Scott King Award in the same year.
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It is a Anual award that only African writters get!
Scott O'Dell won the Newbery Medal in 1961. It was for his book Island of the Blue Dolphin. It's a good book, which is why it won.
Christopher Paul Curtis's second book was "Bud, Not Buddy." It received the Newbery Medal in 2000 for being the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
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Island of the Blue Dolphins.
The Newbery Medal winner in 1961 was "Island of the Blue Dolphins" by Scott O'Dell.