Today the Medal is administered by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of American Library Association.
The Newbery Award is named after John Newbery.
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Esther Forbes won the Newbery Medal in 1944 for her book "Johnny Tremain."
The medal was designed by Rene Paul Chambellan.
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It is named after the 18th century publisher of children's literature John Newbery.
The Newbery Medal is named for John Newbery, an 18th century publisher of children's books.
Lois Lowry has won two Newbery Medals:1990 - Number the Stars1994 - The Giver
The Newbery Award is named after John Newbery, an English publisher who brought popularity to children's literature.
The Newbery Award is named after John Newbery, an English publisher who brought popularity to children's literature.
The award began in 1922 and is awarded once a year. That means that 91 medals have been awarded in 2013.
Two books by Katherine Paterson have won Newbery Medals: Bridge to Terabithia in 1978 and Jacob Have I Lovedin 1981.