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There have been many winning books. The most recent three to win the Newbery Medal are:
- 2013 - The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
- 2012 - Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos
- 2011 - Moon Over Manifest by Clare Vanderpool
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Is Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows a Newbery Medal winning book?
No, to win the Newbery Medal, a book must be published in the United States before any other country, and the Harry Potter series was originally published in England.
Why is the Newbery Medal important?
The Newbery Medal is important because it is a prestigious award given annually to outstanding children's literature. It helps to recognize and promote quality literature for young readers. Winning the Newbery Medal can boost an author's career and bring attention to important stories and themes in children's books.
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 do you call the runners up to the Newbery Medal medal?
The runners-up to the Newbery Medal are called Newbery Honor recipients.
What are all the Newbery Medal and Newbery Honor books?
This link will take you to the American Library Association's site, with a list of the Newbery Medal and Honor books in alphabetical order by title.
How many books receive the Newbery Medal each year?
One book receives the Newbery Medal each year. There may be up to three Newbery Honor books each year.
Who was the newbery named after?
The Newbery Medal is named for John Newbery, an 18th century publisher of children's books.
Is lovely bones a newbery book?
It is not. The Newbery Medal is only awarded to children's books.
Are the Twilight books Newbery Medal winners?
No, they are not even close to being Newbery quality.
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.
Where do all of the books for the Newbery Medal have to be published?
All Newbery contenders must be published in the US.
Is the newbery honor better than the Newbery Medal?
Yes because you don't see many books with a newbery honor.
