The Newbery Award
Newbery Medal named after British bookseller John Newbery ( ) Awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children To the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children
The Newbery Award The Newbery Award has been given out each year since There are Honor books named in addition to the Gold Medal winner.
Criterion #1 “Committee members need to consider the following: – Interpretation of the theme or concept” Excellence in presenting the main idea of the story
Criterion #2 – “Presentation of information including accuracy, clarity, and organization” Excellence in accurate details, a clear storyline, and organization of the story
Criterion #3 – “Development of a plot” Excellence in storyline
Criterion #4 – “Delineation of characters” Excellence in creating characters for the story
Criterion #5 – “Delineation of a setting” Excellence in the choice of the when and where of the story
Criterion #6 – “Appropriateness of style.” Excellence in the style of writing
Criterion #7 “Committee members must consider excellence of presentation for a child audience.” Is it a good story and appropriate for children?
2010 When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead
2009 The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
How can I find the Newbery Medal and Honor Books in our library?
Use the OPAC!
Select “Literary Prizes” out of the Award Winner menu box.
A new drop down menu will appear; find Newbery Medal/Honor from the listing.
With the cursor in the search box, press the return/enter key on the keyboard. The results list will appear.
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The books are in A-B-C order by the author’s last name.