Newbery Medal

Named after John Newbery, a British bookseller, the Newbery Medal is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children.  It is given to an author who is seen to have a most distinguished contribution to American children's literature.

2012 Medal Winner

Dead End in Norfelt by Jack Gantos 

2012 Honor Books

Inside Out and Back Again, by Thanhha Lai

Breaking Stalin's Nose, by Eugene Yelchin

 

Newbery Medal Website