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HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY, NEWBERY MEDAL

7/7/2022

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The Newbery Medal is 100 years old this year!

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Have you ever picked up a book at the library or bookstore and noticed that mysterious gold label on the front cover? Maybe you already know that that particular book has been awarded the Newbery Medal, an annual award given to the best middle-grade book of the previous year. But what kind of books are eligible? How is a book chosen? Who are the past winners? And how many Newbery winning books have you read?

The 2022 Newbery Medal was awarded to Donna Barba Higuera for her book, The Last Cuentista. What led her to write this book? Read her acceptance speech and discover the answer.

Listen to (or read) my interview about the Newbery Medal with podcaster Terrie Hellard-Brown and check out her other podcasts while you're at it. 

Did you know that I wrote about about the first 75 years of the Newbery award, with profiles on all the authors up until then? The book, Winning Authors: Profiles of the Newbery Medalists isn't easily available anymore, but if you're interested, you can find it on my website under "Books for Adults." Leave a comment and let me know which authors are your favorites!

Be sure to spell "Newbery" with one "r!"

Here's an interesting Newbery Nugget:
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"I truly believe that reading can help dreams come true. Whatever you want to become in your life, whatever you want to do, reading can help you get there!"
                                              - Linda Sue Park, 2002 Newbery Medalist for A Single Shard


A WOOF FROM SOPHIE GRACE

Hi, everyone! Sophie here. I'm 5 months old now and growing fast!
When I came home the end of March, I weighed 6.5 pounds and now I'm 13.5 pounds. Mom can still carry me around sometimes, but only when I hold still which I don't always do. Guess what? I got bitten by a baby rattlesnake, but Mom and Dad took me to the animal hospital. I had to stay overnight. I did not like being bit one bit! I was so glad to come home! I love all my family and they love me. Aren't we lucky?
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  • Newest Book: Daddy, Tell Me A Story
  • Children's Books
    • Easter Books for Children >
      • Easter Stories and Prayers
      • Why Is There a Cross?
      • Who Is Jesus?
      • Sunrise Hill: An Easter Story of Faith, Inspiration, and Courage
      • God Loves You
      • Thank You God!
      • VeggieTales Hooray! It's Easter Day!
      • Bedtime Stories and Prayers
      • Questions from Little Hearts - Signed Edition
    • Board Books >
      • Will You Be Friends with Me?
      • The View At The Zoo
      • God Loves You
      • Thank You God!
      • Good Morning God!
      • Rufus and Ryan Say Their Prayers
      • VeggieTales This Little Light of Mine
      • VeggieTales Count Your Blessings
      • VeggieTales Hooray! It's Easter Day!
    • Picture Books >
      • Newest Book: Daddy, Tell Me A Story
      • Since The Baby Came
      • Easter Stories and Prayers
      • Why Is There a Cross?
      • Who Is Jesus?
      • God Loves You
      • The View At The Zoo
      • The Worst Christmas Ever
      • Who Made the World?
      • Bedtime Stories and Prayers
      • My Pet Shop
      • Papa's Gift
      • When Pete's Dad Got Sick
      • That's So Weird!
      • Song of Creation
      • Sunrise Hill: An Easter Story of Faith, Inspiration, and Courage
      • Stories from the Bible
      • The Day Scooter Died
      • Waiting for Christmas: A Story about the Advent Calendar
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      • Since The Baby Came
      • Easter Stories and Prayers
      • Who Is Jesus?
      • Questions from Little Hearts - Signed Edition
      • Thank You God!
      • God Loves You
      • Bedtime Stories and Prayers
      • Who Made the World?
      • Good Morning God!
      • Rufus and Ryan Say Their Prayers
      • Stories from the Bible
      • The Worst Christmas Ever
      • Waiting for Christmas: A Story about the Advent Calendar
      • Papa's Gift
      • Song of Creation
      • Why Is There a Cross?
      • That's So Weird!
      • Sunrise Hill: An Easter Story of Faith, Inspiration, and Courage
      • The Day Scooter Died
      • When Pete's Dad Got Sick
      • The Value-Able Child
      • 99 Ways To Raise ​Spiritually Healthy Children
      • VeggieTales This Little Light of Mine
      • VeggieTales Count Your Blessings
      • VeggieTales Hooray! It's Easter Day!
    • Christmas Stories >
      • The Worst Christmas Ever
      • Waiting for Christmas: A Story about the Advent Calendar
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    • Women's Devotional & Spirituality >
      • Finding Calm in the Chaos
      • Making Space For The Spirit
      • 99 Things to Do Between Here and Heaven
      • Daily Feast Meditations from Feasting of the Word
    • Raising Healthy, Happy Children >
      • 99 Ways To Raise ​Spiritually Healthy Children
      • The Value-Able Child
    • Devotionals & Spirituality >
      • Daily Feast Meditations from Feasting of the Word
      • Finding Calm in the Chaos
      • Making Space For The Spirit
      • 99 Things to Do Between Here and Heaven
    • Daily Feast Meditations from Feasting of the Word
    • Finding Calm in the Chaos
    • Making Space For The Spirit
    • The Value-Able Child
    • 99 Things to Do Between Here and Heaven
    • 99 Ways To Raise ​Spiritually Healthy Children
    • Winning Authors: Profiles of the Newbery Medalist
  • Exclusive Signed Editions for Sale
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    • Who is Jesus? Signed Edition
    • Why is There a Cross? Signed Edition
    • Rufus and Ryan Go to Church! - Signed Edition
    • Mary's Happy Christmas Day
    • Bedtime Stories & Prayers - 4 Books in 1 - Signed Edition
    • Who Made the World? Signed Edition
    • Papa's Gift - Signed Edition
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