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Newbery Medal

The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It has been awarded annually since 1922 to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.

Links to Related Sites

The Newbery Medal is administered by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) a division of the American Library Association (ALA). 

Newbery Winners 2009 - 2020

Here you'll find direct links to the San Antonio Public Library catalog for recent Newbery Medal winners.  For more information about the Newbery Medal, including a list of all the Newbery Winners and Honor Books, please visit the Newbery Medal website.