By: Mrs. Kim Moore
Newbery Award Named for British bookseller John Newbery Given annually since 1922 Given to the author of the most distinguished contribution to childrens literature © Insert picture Of Newbery Medal
Going for the BRONZE!!!! Newbery Medal is bronze Winners name & date are engraved on the back Actual medal given to author Replica placed on the book © Insert picture Of Bronze Newbery Medal Up close
Who selects the winner? Association for Library Service to Children Division of American Library Association
First childrens Book Award in the world! Runner up – Honor Book
1.Must be published in the year submitted 2.Send one copy of the book to ALSC 3.Send one copy to the award committee chairman 4.Deadline is December 31st
© 2005 Kira-Kira means Glittering!! Insert picture of The Book, Kira-Kira by Cynthia Kadohata
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