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Who was the first African American authorto win the Newbery Medal?
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Why does an author receive a Newbery Medal?
An author is given the Newbery Medal for an outstanding contribution to American children's literature.
How do you earn a Newbery Medal award?
You earn a John Newbery Medal for the most distinguished contribution to American literature.
What was the first year the Newbery was given?
The Newbery Medal was first awarded in 1922 by the American Library Association.
Why did the whipping boy win the 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.
Has The Lord of the Rings won the Newbery Medal?
No, it was not written by an American, so is not eligible for the Newbery.
How can you get a Newbery medal?
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.
Who presents the newbery medal?
The Newbery Medal is presented by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association.
In what year did the book Sounder win the Newbery Medal?
"Sounder" won the Newbery Medal in 1970. It was written by William H. Armstrong and tells the story of a young African American boy and his dog's unbreakable bond during difficult times.
What are all the Newbery Medal and Newbery Honor books?
This link will take you to the American Library Association's site, with a list of the Newbery Medal and Honor books in alphabetical order by title.
Is Huckleberry Finn a Newbery Medal book?
No, "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain has not won the Newbery Medal. The Newbery Medal is awarded to the most distinguished children's book of the year by the American Library Association.
Did judith viorsts win a Newbery Medal?
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.
Why do you win the Newbery Medal?
The Newbury Medal is an award given in American literature for children for
