Abraham
Baldwin Middle School Library Media Center
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Pamela Dear, Library
Media Specialist
Maureen Lutar, Library
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Medal images from the
American Library Association, Newbery and Caldecott Award Homepages.
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In 1921 the American Library Association enthusiastically
received a proposal that it should award a medal for the most distinguished
children's book each year. The proposal was accepted in 1922 and
the first Newbery Award winner was announced. The medal was named
for the eighteenth-century book seller, John Newbery.
In 1937 a companion award for the most distinguished
picture book of the year was established. This award was named the
Caldecott Medal in honor of the nineteenth-century illustrator, Randolph
J. Caldecott.
Today, the Newbery Medal, along with the
Caldecott Medal, are the most prestigious awards in children's literature.
The medals honor outstanding writing and illustration of children's books
published in the U.S. during the previous year. For a complete list of
this year's winners and past medal and honor books, visit the official
homepages by clicking on the medals above or the buttons below.