newbery

     

Newbery is a surname.

Trivia about newbery

  • The Caldecott is for illustrators; authors get this medal for the most distinguished American children's book
  • Winners of this award include Scott O'Dell for "Island of the Blue Dolphins" & Lois Lowry for "Number the Stars"
  • First awarded in 1922, this medal is given out for excellence in U.S. children's literature