Newbery Medal - An Introduction for Grades 4-6

The best book written for children

Newbery AwardNamed for British bookseller John NewberyGiven annually since 1922Given to the author of the most “distinguished” contribution to children’s literature

Going for the BRONZE!!!!Newbery Medal is bronzeWinner’s name & date are engraved on the backActual medal given to authorReplica placed on the book

Who selects the winner?•Association for Library Service to Children

•Division of American Library Association

2012

Dead End in NorveltBy Jack Gantos

Inside Out & Back AgainBy: Thanhha Lai

Breaking Stalin’s NoseBy Eugene Velchin

This is on order!