A book must meet the criteria for a Newbery Award. It must be published in English, in the United States, by an American author or someone residing in America. It must make a distinguished contribution to children's literature.
Some newbery awards
Louis Sachar has won numerous awards throughout his career as an author. Some of his most notable awards include the Newbery Medal for his book "Holes," the National Book Award for Young People's Literature, and the California Young Reader Medal. In total, Sachar has won over 20 literary awards for his contributions to children's literature.
Yes, there are lists of books that have won the Newberry Medal. Here are some of the links to those sites: http://theteacherspot.com/books/newberry.html http://www2.redmond.k12.or.us/mccall/renz/pdf/2003-2004/newberryawardshonorsbooks.pdf http://members.tripod.com/newberry_awards0/index.htm http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/newberymedal/newberymedal.cfm
Katherine Paterson is an award-winning American author known for writing books for children and young adults. She has won numerous prestigious awards for her work, including the Newbery Medal and National Book Award. Some of her most popular books include "Bridge to Terabithia" and "The Great Gilly Hopkins."
Lois Lowry's important events include winning two Newbery Medals for her books, "Number the Stars" and "The Giver," and being recognized for her contributions to children's literature with awards such as the Margaret A. Edwards Award. She also worked as a journalist before becoming a full-time writer and has written over 40 books spanning various genres.
Beverly Cleary was a renowned author of children's books, known for creating beloved characters such as Ramona Quimby and Henry Huggins. She received numerous prestigious awards for her contributions to children's literature, including the Newbery Medal and the National Medal of Arts. Cleary's books have stood the test of time, continuing to captivate and resonate with young readers for generations.
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The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread by Kate DiCamillo won the Newbery Medal in 2004.
"The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill won the Newbery Medal in 2017 and features elements of dark fantasy and suspense. "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman, which won in 2009, also contains elements of horror and mystery.
No, you can get free books sometimes, but dont be fooled! Some are just samples and you dont want those 85% of the time!
Kate Dicamillo won the Bestseller
the newberry honor award goes to special books :-)