Newbery Winners
What is behind that silver seal on some kids’ books?
This means that the book is awesome. Most of the time the kids will fall in love with the book. It will entertain and teach at the same time. The Newbery Medal is awarded annually by Association for Library Service for Children to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children. The first Newberry Medal was awarded in 1922.
Current winner New Kid is a great choice for tween readers.
Booklist calls it “Possibly one of the most important graphic novels of the year.”
“Award-winning author/illustrator Jerry Craft confronts elitism, microaggression, racism, socioeconomic disparity and white privilege in a familiar setting… Presented in predominantly full-color, richly saturated panels, Craft distinguishes Jordan’s sketchbook entries in black-and-white pencil drawings, their stark simplicity underscoring their uncomplicated wisdom…. Preteen audiences will undoubtedly recognize and empathize with Craft’s memorable cast.”
—Shelf Awareness, Starred Review
Most days, Jordan Banks feels like he is “falling without a parachute.” Torn between two worlds—and not really fitting into either one, Jordan learns to navigate the new school culture while keeping his neighborhood friends and staying true to himself.
2020: New Kid by Jerry Craft,
2018: Hello, Universe by Erin Entrada Kelly
2016: Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Pena
2015: The Crossover by Kwame Alexander
2013: The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
2010: When you reach me by Rebecca Stead
1999: Holes by Louis Sachar
1995: Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech
1990: Number the Stars by Louis Lowry
1978: Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson