The
Newbery Awards
Directions: Read the information on the American Library Association web site to answer the following questions and activities about the Newberry Awards.
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1. Who is the Newbery Awards named after? What are some additional details about this person?
2. Who are the awards administered by?
3. What is the purpose of the medal award?
4. What was the first year the Newbery medal award was given?
5. What does the inscription of the medal say?
6. List two terms of the award.
7. List three criteria of the award.
8. Describe the application process and deadline for applying for the award.
9. What is a Newbery Honor book?
10. What are the titles and authors of the most recent Newbery Award winners?
When you are finished answering the above questions, go on the next page and click on each activity to complete.
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