Through the Eyes of an Author

The Newbery Medal is undeniably the highest literary award given to children’s books. Even though the Michael L. Printz Award is ostensibly an equivalent award for young adult (YA) fiction, it simply doesn’t have the history and prestige that the Newbery carries.
Past winners and honor books (the most distinguished runners-up may be named Honor Books) [...]

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With January fast approaching, we’re coming into the most exciting season of the year for children’s and young adult books. On January 21 the American Library Association will announce the 2008 Newbery Medal winner, recognizing the author who’s made the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. At that time they’ll also announce the Printz [...]

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