It is named after the 18th century publisher of children's literature John Newbery.
The runners-up to the Newbery Medal are called Newbery Honor recipients.
Newbery Medal was created in 1922.
Karen Cushman's 1995 The Midwife's Apprentice won her a Newbery Medal, while her 1994 Catherine, Called Birdy won her a Newbery Honor.
Rene Paul Chambellan designed the Newbery Medal in 1921.
The Newbery Award is named after John Newbery.
The Newbery Medal was first awarded in 1922.
The first Newbery Medal was awarded in 1922.
The Giver, by Lois Lowry won the 1994 Newbery Medal.
The Newbery Medal was first awarded in 1922.
Rene Paul Chambellan designed the Newbery Medal in 1921.
The Newbery Medal was first awarded in 1922.
Yes it won the Newbery Medal in 1999.