Association For Library Services to Children
Present
An Award
to the
Most Distinguished Contribution
to
American Literature for Children
The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.
There is a fascinating history behind this award. It was the first award that was given to children's books. To learn more about the history and how the award got started:
A book must fit a certain criteria before being considered for the award.
2014 Medal Winner
Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures, written by Kate DiCamillo
and published by Candlewick Press
Comic book fan and natural-born cynic Flora Belle Buckman and Ulysses, a flying, superhero, poetry-writing squirrel, join forces to overcome Ulysses’ arch-nemesis, Flora’s mother and encounter a quirky cast of characters. Through poignant, laugh-out-loud episodes, this homage to comic books is a testament to the power of love.
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