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Hendrik Willem van Loon won it for The Story of Mankind. The first Newbery Medal was awarded in 1922.
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Who was the first African American authorto win the Newbery Medal?
Virginia Hamilton was the first African American author to win the Newbery Medal. She won in 1975 for her book "M.C. Higgins, the Great."
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.
Who became the first Korean-American author to win a Newbery Medal for her book?
Linda Sue Park.
Do you have to be a citizen of the US to win a Newbery Medal?
No, you do not have to be a citizen of the United States to win a Newbery Medal. The award is given to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children, regardless of their citizenship.
Did Stephenie Meyer win the Newbery Medal?
No, Stephenie Meyer has not won a Newbery Medal.
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.
Did the Harry Potter books ever win a Newbery Medal?
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.
What year did the book Rules by Cynthia Lord Win the Newbery Medal?
The book "Rules" by Cynthia Lord won the Newbery Medal in 2007.
What year did Turtle in Paradise win the Newbery Medal?
Turtle in Paradise by Jennifer L. Holm won the Newbery Honor in 2011.
Which Childrens book who was the first to win the Newbery Medal?
The Story of Mankind by Hendrick Willem van Loon. It won the Newbery in 1922.
Is twilight going to win the Newbery Medal?
No.
Why did A Wrinkle in Time win the Newbery Medal?
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