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.
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The Newbery Medal is named after John Newbery. He was a publisher of books authored for juveniles in 18th century England. The award is given to those who make distinguishing contributions to literature for children.
The medal is awarded by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of American Library Association. There is a committee of about 15 people who review the eligibile books each year and make their recommendation.
The Newbery Medal is awarded by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA). It recognizes outstanding contributions to children's literature.
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