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Newbery
The John Newbery Medal is a literary award given by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association (ALA). The award is given to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. The award has been given since 1922. It was the first children's literary award in the world. It is named for John Newbery, an 18th century English publisher of juvenile books.
In addition to the Newbery medal the committee awards additional citations referred to as the Newbery Honor to worthy runners-up. Though the Newbery Honor was i ...more
In addition to the Newbery medal the committee awards additional citations referred to as the Newbery Honor to worthy runners-up. Though the Newbery Honor was i ...more
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I'm afraid your literary prizes don't give you any jurisdiction in this particular instance, sir.
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― Remarkable
― Remarkable
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. . . the three adventurers were overcome by that delicious weariness which suddenly overtakes on at the end of an outdoor day.
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― Caddie Woodlawn
― Caddie Woodlawn
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