I also think that you can go up a grade or even two for these books but i would not necessarily go down. Several books receive this award each year, so this list is several pages long. See all the newbery and caldecott winners and honorees. The mock newbery group is the best place to find out about the great new books being published. John newbery medal for the most outstanding contribution to childrens literature. Award winners recommended reads for grades 6 through 8.
The newbery medal honors the author of the most distinguished contribution to american literature for children. Printerfriendly version a a a a for a list of newbery winners by year, visit the association for library service to children website. The book is published by harpercollins childrens books, a division of harpercollins publishers. Melcher in 1921, making it the first childrens book award in the world. Printz award, first given in 2000, is an award for a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature. A book certainly doesnt need to be award winning to be a distinguished read for a child, but these newbery medalawarded chapter books are some of the most recognized titles by educators and. Roxanne hsu feldman is the middle school 4th to 8th grade librarian at the dalton school in new york city. Lexile 520 flora and ulysses by kate dicamillo 2014 rescuing a squirrel after an accident. This guide will help you find winners and honor books for many prominent youth literature awards in the uni youth collection. In college, i took a childrens lit class as part of my elementary education courses. A normal squirrel wouldnt stand a chance against a vacuum cleaner. Thayer academy middle school newbery award winners 2000. Thank you for visiting my newbery and caldecott medal books page.
Here is a list of fifteen of my favorite newbery medal winners. This middle grade novel is an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially. One of my assignments was to read 25 newbery medal books. Many of the books i read became books that i read to my own children and those i taught in school. The various characters were welldrawn, and the voiceover narration told the story clearly so that one could understand it even if one hadnt read the book. Karen scott, thompson middle school library, alabaster, ala soraya silvermanmontano, las vegas clark county library district. While the bestknown awards are the john newbery medal and the. The one and only ivan by katherine applegate harpercollins. Newbery medal criteria the newbery medal was named for eighteenthcentury british bookseller john newbery. Named for john newbery, an 18thcentury english publisher of juvenile books, the winner of the newbery is selected at the alas midwinter conference by a fifteenperson committee. Mar 24, 2020 previous schnieder book award winners 2020 middle school winner and honor books winner is listed first, followed by honor titles. Following is a list of the newbery medal winners in the nls collections.
The newbery medal was established on june 22, 1921, at the annual conference of the american library association ala. Previous schnieder book award winners 2020 middle school winner and honor books winner is listed first, followed by honor titles. For the past couple of years our reading selections have come from the newbery award book list. At the beginning of each school year we select books based on the kids interests and abilities. Grade 4 boston public library set this as middle school read. Awardwinning books for tweens and teens resources for. Ala announces caldecott, coretta scott king, newbery and. The north carolina school library media association. Join us while we search for next years newbery award winning books. For a list of newbery winners by year, visit the association for library service to children website lexile 520 flora and ulysses by kate dicamillo 2014 rescuing a squirrel after an accident involving a vacuum cleaner, comicreading cynic. Newbery medal, book girl, award winner, fiction books, criss cross, middle school. Newbery award and honor books national library service for.
The john newbery medal, awarded annually for the most distinguished contribution to juvenile literature, takes its name from the eighteenthcentury british bookseller who first conceived of publishing books for children. The library adventure uses affiliate links, see our policies for more information. The 20 newbery medal winner is the one and only ivan by katherine applegate, published by harpercollins childrens books, a division of harpercollins publishers. Below are the winners of the prestigious newbery award.
Books have been highlighted with a star if they were considered to be one of the top twentyfive books most deserving of receiving the newbery medal, as voted by the goodreads community. The newbery medal honors the years most distinguished contribution to american literature for children. A book certainly doesnt need to be awardwinning to be a distinguished read for a child, but these newbery medalawarded chapter books are some of the most recognized titles by educators and. See more ideas about newbery medal, newbery award and books. All digital audio titles are also available on the nls braille and audio reading download bard, which allows eligible patrons to download digital talking books and audio magazines. Ive always known about the newbery award, even as a kid. Goodreads mock newbery award 20 booksdecember book.
Newbery award books for middle school students from the mixedup files of mrs. I liked the various choices for the background music. Please feel free to use our selected list of winners for collection development, for. The ten most readable newbery medal winners books tell you. Apr 16, 2014 at the beginning of each school year we select books based on the kids interests and abilities. Members of the 20 newbery medal selection committee. Ivans transformative emergence from the ape at exit 8 to the one and only ivan, mighty silverback, comes to life through the gorillas own distinct narrative voice, which is filled with wry humor, deep emotion and thoughtprovoking insights into the nature of friendship, hope and humanity. Proposed by publishers weekly editor frederick melcher, the proposal was well received by the childrens librarians present and then approved by the ala executive board. Printz award, alex award, and schneider family book award, are noted on this list. In my opinion, this list is a goldmine of middle grade reading material. Based on our experience, here are 10 books our children recommend for a newbery inspired middle school book club. The complete list of newbery medal winners, annotated. Realistic fiction new kid is a graphic novel about starting over at a new school where. Thayer academy middle school newbery award winners 20002016.
Get your creep on middle grade books is doll bones by holly. Sep 14, 20 ive always known about the newbery award, even as a kid. The john newbery medal and current and past winners. Many organizations end the year with a best of list of young adult books. Newbery award and honor books national library service. This beloved newbery medalwinning novel by bestselling author katherine paterson is a modern classic of friendship and loss. I have read many of the books on these lists over the years and have been pleased with the selections. Mar 18, 20 the first newbery medal was awarded to the story of mankind in 1922. The one and only ivan winner of the 20 newbery medal and a new york times bestseller.
When claudia runs away from home, she doesnt just go anywhere, she runs to the metropolitan museum of art in new york city, bringing her brother, jamie, along with her. Many of the titles are more appropriate for younger middle school students, though. Thayer academy middle school independent reading newbery award winners 20002016 the pages that follow include every winner and honor book for the prestigious newbery medal since 2000. The babysitters club or sweet valley high did not have those stickers. Newbery medal books for middle school the library adventure. For your convenience, notable childrens books that have also received other ala awards, such as the ala coretta scott king award, yalsa michael l. Sep 16, 20 the newbery medal honors the author of the most distinguished contribution to american literature for children.
The one and only ivan, written by katherine applegate, is the 20 newbery medal winner. When choosing books for my kids to read, i love to look through the award winning books like the newbery medal and caldecott medal books. Bomb is a 2012 national book awards finalist for young peoples literature. Adapted by hailey wright of scott highlands middle school 2019 from apple valley, mn. Aug 20, 2014 one of my assignments was to read 25 newbery medal books. Hopeful, relatable story of syrian refugee in middle school. Whether youre searching for a special gift or hoping to learn more about the award, look no further than this list of the ten most engaging newbery medal winners. Sep 11, 2011 i have added one asterisk to the books that ive read and liked it and two asterisks for books i read and loved.
Honoring the most distinguished contribution to american literature for children, these newbery winners are great additions to your childs bookshelf. The ala website lists newbery medal and honor books, 19222012. The award was administered by the ala from the start, but melcher provided funds that paid for the design. John newbery medal, 19222020 resources for the titles recognized by this award since its inception in 1922 recognizing distinguished contributions to american literature for children sponsored by association for library service to children alsc. Newbery winners by lexile childrens reading suggestions. Award winning childrens books 20 a2z homeschooling. Click here for newbery medal and honor books, 1922present. See more ideas about newbery award, newbery medal, childrens books. Check out the 2014 newbery medal and honor winners given to books published in 20. Konigsburg when claudia runs away from home, she doesnt just go anywhere, she runs to the metropolitan museum of art in new york city, bringing her brother, jamie, along with her. All newbery award winners newbery award books libguides.
Newbery award winners tween booklists newton free library. Caldecott, newbery medals awarded by american library assn. This is the story of the plotting, the risktaking, the deceit, and genius that created the worlds most formidable weapon. The illuminated adventures by kate dicamillo 2014 look out. Middle school gift list 20 novels and stories in verse. The medal was established in 1922 and is presented annually by the association for library service to children alsc, a division of the american library association ala. Award winners for ages 11 award winners for ages 11 award winners for ages 11 book list. According to alsc policy, the current years newbery, caldecott, belpre, sibert, geisel, and batchelder award and honor books automatically are added to the notable childrens books list.
This is a complete list of the books that have won the newbery award. Here are links to those lists and other annual awards we like, including picks from the new york times, the international reading association, and the newbery medal and printz award winners. Tween booklists newbery award winners search this guide search. Jan 28, 20 roxanne hsu feldman is the middle school 4th to 8th grade librarian at the dalton school in new york city. Well, the 2014 newbery medal and honor books were announced yesterday, so the biggest celebrities in our lives books and authors got some pretty big awards yesterday. Since then dozens of fabulous childrens books have received this award from the american library association. I hadmt realized how many newbery winners i have read over the years growing up and with my kiddo as she grew. Printz, a school librarian from topeka, kansas who was a longtime active member of the young adult library services association. In my tenyearold mind, that meant the book was a serious book. Newbery medal youth literature award winners libguides.
The tanglecoated horse and other tales by ella young longmans vaino by julia davis adams dutton little blacknose by hildegarde swift harcourt 1930 members of newbery medal selection committee. If you want to find a newbery winning book that is funny or scary or mysterious or serious, click on the find a good one tab. Top titles for tweens alscs schoolage programs and services committee is happy to share with you a list of this years youth media award winners that are especially suited to those inbetween patrons, those who straddle that line between little kid and teenager, ages 10 to 14. Dec 03, 2015 this is the story of the plotting, the risktaking, the deceit, and genius that created the worlds most formidable weapon. Newbery medal and honor books, 1922present association for. 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. The first newbery medal was awarded to the story of mankind in 1922. Within each age grouping, books have been listed by the year in which they won the award, with the newest winners at the top of the list. Roxanne was also a member of 20082009 notable books for children, 2015 best fiction for young adults, and the 2017 odyssey award committees. Be sure to click the more arrow at the bottom of the page. Newbery award and honor books in the nls collection. The 2016 newbery award winners, the medal winner, and three honor books include a picture book, a graphic novel, a fairy tale with historical elements and historical fiction. Click on the title to see if the book is available.
Newbery medalwinning books for kids scholastic parents. May 02, 2016 newbery award books for middle school students. The fourth volume in the dark is rising series, the grey king follows will on his quest to find a magical harp and awake the sleepers for battle. Newbery award winners for independent readers book list. All newbery award winners newbery award books libguides at. Newbery medal and honor books, 1922present association. I clearly remember looking at that circle of gold or silver on a book. This version has incorporated recent events to make it an uptodate world history. That being said, many important books from my childhood did. The newbery medal was named for eighteenthcentury british bookseller john newbery. Newbery medal youth literature award winners libguides at. These awardwinning books have been recognized for excellence and distinction in fiction.