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The Newbery Award is named after John Newbery, an English publisher who brought popularity to children's literature.

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Who is the Newbery Medal after?

The Newbery Award is named after John Newbery.


Was the Newbery Medal named after John Newbery?

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Who was the newbery named after?

The Newbery Medal is named for John Newbery, an 18th century publisher of children's books.


Why is the Newbery Medal called Newbery?

It is named after the 18th century publisher of children's literature John Newbery.


What person is the Newbery Medal named after?

John Newbery. He lived in the 18th century and was a publisher.mr newberry


Why did they name it the Newbery Medal?

The Newbery Award is named after John Newbery, an English publisher who brought popularity to children's literature.


Who gives the Newbery Medal?

The Newbery Award was named after John Newbery because he was a very influential publisher in England who brought children's literature to the literary forefront.The Newbery Medal is named for John Newbery, an 18th century publisher of children's books. He helped to turn children's books into a profitable, and therefore sustainable, endeavor.


When was Newbery Medal created?

Newbery Medal was created in 1922.


What do you call the runners up to the Newbery Medal medal?

The runners-up to the Newbery Medal are called Newbery Honor recipients.


What does the Newbery Medal signify?

The Newbery Medal is awarded to the best children's book of the year as selected by the Association for Library Service to Children of the American Library Association (ALA). It is named in honor of 19th Century bookseller John Newbery.


Who designed the Newbery Medal medal?

Rene Paul Chambellan designed the Newbery Medal in 1921.


What year was the Newbery Medal created?

The Newbery Medal was first awarded in 1922.