Newbery

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=Newbery Medal=

This medal is awarded to the author of "the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children" in the United States. [|(1)]

A paraphrase of criteria considered by the committee:

 * Interpretation of the theme or concept
 * Accuracy, clarity, and organization of information
 * Plot development
 * Portrayal of characters
 * Portrayal of setting
 * Appropriateness of style
 * Presentation to child audience
 * Literary quality, not popularity

Recent Newbery Medal and Honor Books

 * 2008 Medal: //Good Masters! Sweet Ladies! Voices from a Medieval Village// by Laura Amy Schlitz
 * 2008 Honor: //Elijah of Buxton// by Christopher Paul Curtis
 * 2008 Honor: //The Wednesday Wars// by Gary D. Schmidt
 * 2008 Honor: //Feathers// by Jacqueline Woodson
 * 2007 Medal: //The Higher Power of Lucky// by Susan Patron
 * 2007 Honor: //Penny from Heaven// by Jennifer L. Holm
 * 2007 Honor: //Hattie Big Sky// by Kirby Larson
 * 2007 Honor: //Rules// by Cynthia Lord
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