According to the Association for Library Service to Children, "The Newbery Medal was named for eighteenth-century British bookseller John Newbery. It is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children, a division of the American Library Association, to the author of the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children."
Smiley Memorial Library has many Newbery Medal winners and honor titles available in its collection. Browse select titles in the gallery below. Please note that this list is not comprehensive. Use the Smiley Memorial Library catalog to search for specific award-winning titles, or browse the Children's Award Winners collection on the third floor of the Library. Contact a Librarian if you have any questions!
2025 Newbery Medal Winner
Also available as a Libby eBook and audiobook
2024 Newbery Medal Winner
2024 Newberry Medal Honor Title
Pura Belpré Children's Author Award 2024 (Medal Winner)
Pura Belpré Youth Illustrator Award 2024 (Medal Winner)
2023 Newbery Medal Winner
2023 Newbery Medal Honor Title
2023 Newbery Medal Honor Title
2022 Caldecott Medal Winner
2023 Newbery Medal Honor Book
Also available as a Libby eBook
2021 Newbery Medal Winner
Also available as a Libby eBook or audiobook.
2020 Newbery Medal Winner
2019 Newbery Medal Winner
2019 Newbery Medal Honor Title
2019 Newbery Medal Honor Title
Also available as a Libby eBook and audiobook
2018 Newbery Medal Winner
2017 Newbery Medal Winner
2016 Newbery Medal Winner
2016 Caldecott Medal Honor Title
2014 Newbery Medal Winner
2013 Newbery Medal Winner
2012 Newbery Medal Winner
2010 Newbery Medal Winner
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