The document provides information about the Newbery Medal, which is awarded annually to the author of the most distinguished American children's book published in the United States. It notes that the award is named after 18th century British bookseller John Newbery and has been given since 1922. The medal itself is made of bronze and engraved with the winner's name and date, with the actual medal going to the author and a replica placed on the book. Selection of the award winner is made by the Association for Library Service to Children, which is a division of the American Library Association. A list of recent award-winning books from 2012 is also included.

1. The best book written
for children

2. Newbery Award
Named for British
bookseller John
Newbery
Given annually
since 1922
Given to the author
of the most
“distinguished”
contribution to
children’s literature

3. Going for the BRONZE!!!!
Newbery Medal is
bronze
Winner’s name &
date are engraved
on the back
Actual medal given
to author
Replica placed on
the book

4. Who selects the winner?
•Association for
Library Service to
Children
•Division of
American Library
Association

5. 2012
Dead End in
Norvelt
By Jack Gantos

6. Inside Out & Back Again
By: Thanhha Lai
Breaking Stalin’s Nose
By Eugene Velchin
This is on order!